Motion calling on Governor of Anambra to construct dilapidated roads in Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim and Nnewichi.

By Bona Ogbonna

Nnewi is one of the industrial hubs in Nigeria and the second most viable commercial town in Anambra State. Nnewi, as the supposed Japan of Africa, has continued to face a serious challenge in road infrastructure.

The deplorable state of roads in Nnewi has become a nightmare to her ever-increasing population. Whenever it rains, it is always a bitter experience for commuters and residents. Worse is that some of the existing good roads in the town are fast dilapidating.

On Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020, on the floor of the hallowed chamber of Anambra State House of Assembly, I sponsored a motion calling on the Executive Governor of Anambra, His Excellency, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano, to intervene by constructing dilapidated roads in Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim and Nnewichi.

Moving the motion, I explained that Nnewi is hard hit by road infrastructure gap, which is currently making it difficult for the town to fulfil its growth aspirations and potentials as a manufacturing and business centre.

Constructing accessible roads is very important for businesses to thrive, some of the roads constructed in the town by past administrations were poorly built. Most of the paved roads networks have lost their asphalt surface and are covered by water during the raining season because of lack of proper drainage, uneven surfaces, potholes, and eroded areas.

To enable more development in Nnewi, the state government should make construction and rehabilitation of roads a top priority in Nnewi, the multiplicity of accessible road network will trigger more social and economic activities.

If possible, there is the need for more ring roads to enable easy connectivity, the increasing economic activities also calls for dualization of key Nnewi roads to ease the congestion experienced in Ibeto Junction, St. Mary's Road, Amuko Junction, Owerri road, Nwafor Uruagu road and Nwafor-Orizu.

Our dear Governor, His Excellency, Governor Chief Dr. Willie Obiano, has really done a lot in Nnewi especially in terms of roads and erosion control, but as a town that has a long history of poor road infrastructure, we are still asking for more government attention.

Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor,
Member Representing,
Nnewi North Constituency,
Anambra State House of Assembly.


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