Anambra West Communities Hail Soludo for Ukwu-Ubili-Akpaka Access Road Project, Pray for its Completion

By Olisemeka Obeche

Anambra Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has been hailed for creating an access road to Ezi-Anam communities in Anambra West Local Government area through Ukwu-Ubili riverside- Akpaka Nsugbe near Onitsha.

Leaders from Ezi Anam communities, while expressing their appreciation for the access road initiative, however appealed to Governor Soludo to ensure completion of the project to provide an alternative route, rather than relying solely on the Umueze Anam-Otuocha.

The appeal was made during an inspection tour of road projects at Nzam and Onono in Anambra West LGA, led by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Chief TonyCollins Nwabunwanne.

Also on the entourage were the Mayor of Anambra West, Hon. Fidelis Nnazor, and his Deputy, Mrs. Nkeiru Ndive.

The President-General of Umuikwu Anam, Hon. Lawrence Udekwe, who spoke on behalf other community leaders during the tour, stressed the importance of the road to residents of the area.

“The road extension to Ukwu-Ubili is a great step forward for our people. We are grateful to Governor Soludo for bringing this long-awaited development closer to completion. However, we urge him to see it through so that Ezi Anam communities can finally have an alternative access route instead of passing only through Otuocha. ”

Hon. Udekwe added that completing the road would enhance economic activities, improve transportation, and ease the movement of people and goods, particularly for farmers who often struggle to transport their produce to larger markets.

Chief Nwabunwanne, responding on behalf of the state government, assured the people that their concerns had been noted. He reiterated Governor Soludo’s commitment to rural development and infrastructural expansion, assuring them that the government is working strategically to improve road connectivity across Anambra West.

Also speaking, Mayor, Anambra West, Hon. Nnazor informed the community leaders that arrangements were in top gear for Pontoon services within the local government.