ACTDA Repairs Esther Obiakor Avenue Road Awka
By Ikemefuna Asika
Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) has commenced thorough road maintenance of Esther Obiakor Avenue, Awka.
This is to ensure that the much dilapidated Esther Obiakor Avenue in Awka wears a new look, befitting road network found within the State Capital.
According to the Authorities Media Officer, Ukpa Uwa Eke, the move was motivated by the Governor Soludo’s choice in making Awka one of the best state Capitals within the country.
While inspecting the level of works ongoing, the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, (ACTDA), Mr. Ossy Onuko, disclosed that his presence was to ensure that the work met the required standards prescribed by Governor Soludo.
He reiterated the efforts of Governor Soludo in giving Anambra State the best quality of leadership it deserves in all facets of development across all sectors in the State.
Mr Onuko however, warned that the state government through his agency will not tolerate any activities targeted at destroying the quality road maintenance in place.
In his remarks, the Transition Committee Chairman of Awka South Local Government Area, Prince Chinedu Okafor, explained that the ongoing road maintenance is part of Governor Soludo’s proactive efforts in preventing further dilapidation
Prince Okafor who praised the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo for his higher quality of infrastructural development across the state, thanked the Managing Director of ACTDA, Mr. Ossy Onuko, for his proactive approach, which has significantly contributed to the successes recorded in Awka, the State capital.
Okafor while commending ACTDA for its efforts to address the portholes and upgrade the road to ensuring a smoother drive for the road users within Awka metropolis, called on Ndí Anambra to support Gov Soludo’s administration beyond 2025.
Also speaking, the Deputy Commander of ACTDA Rapid Response, Mr. Henry Uchechukwu Nebolisa, emphasized the need of making the road motorable for the surrounding community.
He noted that good roads network among other infrastructural development gives facelift to State capital.
He acknowledged the residents’ pleas for road repairs and emphasized government’s intervention through ACTDA.
Mr Nebolisa while urging residents to avoid activities that could damage the road, insists that government properties is everybody’s business and should be taken as such.