Over 8 Kilometers Savinovo-Umuofor- Bright Street – Nkwo -Umuhu- Ubahuezike Road in Okija, Ihiala local government area has been flagged off for construction by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

 

The Road flag off featured inspection and campaign rally as work has long commenced on the road.

Ihiala people in thousands trooped out to receive the governor and show solidarity to his administration and the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA.

 

Traditional rulers, community leaders, youths, government functionaries and other relevant stakeholders joined the event which ended at St Mary’s Catholic Church field Okija.

Speaking, Governor Soludo who pleaded with the contractor to ensure timely delivery of the project tasked the people of Okija and Ihiala local government for their continued support.

 

He promised more democratic dividends to them and urged them to deliver APGA candidates that will work with him for a greater Ihiala and Anambra in the forthcoming general elections.

The Governor used the occasion to remind them of the National Census that is coming up soon and harped on the need for every onye Ihiala to participate in the head count as things are being shared in Nigeria on the basis of population.

The Deputy Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly and the APGA Candidate for Ihiala Federal Constituency, Right Honourable Paschal Agbodike, the Member Representing Nnewi North, South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency and the APGA Candidate for Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Honourable Chris Azubogu in their remarks commended Governor Soludo for his dedication in building a livable and prosperous Anambra and assured to partner with him to enthrone sustainable development in Anambra State.

For Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma Udeh and the Managing Director, Anambra Broadcasting Service, Sir Chido Obidiegwu, Governor Soludo has demonstrated competence as the Chief servant of the state and called on the people of Ihiala to support quality, impactful governance Governor Soludo led administration has brought to the state.

 

A Stakeholder in Ihiala local government, Chief Nwabueze Umeh and a former Governorship aspirant under APGA, Nze Akachukwu Nwankpo thaked Governor Soludo for standing by his words and promised not to relent in their efforts to support his administration to succeed.

The Transition Committee Chairman, Ihiala local government area, Mr Kingsley Obi also lent his voice in calling for the people of Ihiala to support APGA massively come 25th February and 11th March.