Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, at the weekend, inspected various major roads and other infrastructural projects executed by his administration, preparatory to their inauguration in a matter of weeks. The projects he inspected include the 40km Owo-Ubahu-Amankanu-Umualor-Neke-Ikem dual carriageway, the 14.5km Amechi Idodo-Oruku-Amagunze Road, the New Enugu Smart City, and the Enugu International Hospital on Rangers Avenue, Enugu.
Projects Part of Economic Transformation
Mbah, who will mark three years in office as Governor of Enugu State on May 29, stated that the projects are part of the enablers being developed by his administration to power the state’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion. He also aims to position the state as the premier destination for investment, business, tourism, and living, as he promised during the campaigns.
New Gateway to the North
Speaking to newsmen during the inspection tour, Mbah said: “We are just 600 metres away from the main road that takes you to Obollo Afor. That simply means this is a brand-new gateway to the North. It means that our people could now travel to the North Central without going through 9th Mile or Opi Nsukka, and in a few hours, you are in Abuja.”
Economic Opportunities Abound
Mbah emphasized that the 40km infrastructure is not just a mere road, but also represents new economic opportunities. “It is a major gateway that connects our people to opportunities and connects communities to farmlands. If you look to your left, you will see green, and if you look to your right, you will see green. But for us, what we see are opportunities and wealth because our people can now go into farming. They will no longer worry about evacuating their produce,” he stated.
The governor expressed satisfaction with the work speed of the contractor, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), which, he said, is working day and night to deliver the project on schedule.
