The government of Enugu State has disclosed it will begin repair works on the 9th mile-Opi junction, along the Enugu-Makurdi Expressway, as well as the 9th mile-Opi old road.
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| Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State |
The state government clarified that the move will bring about relief to the people who ply the area constantly.
This was made known via a press statement issued by the Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Greg Nnaji, on Friday, in Enugu.
Due to the lamentable condition of the roads, the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi administration has decided to execute repair works on the two Federal roads for the meantime while hoping that the Federal Ministry of Works will bring the needed intervention to the area, Nnaji disclosed.
The Commissioner said, “They are mandated to report findings for some palliative measures aimed at repairing the roads for safe passage, especially for tankers carrying petroleum products and articulated vehicles.
“If no intervention is given, it may negatively impact the availability of these essential products in the state and its environs.”
Nnaji further revealed, the government of Enugu State has pleaded with the Federal Ministry of Works to “urgently carry out maintenance works” on the two roads for protection of lives.
He said, “the state government, therefore, appealed to the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to urgently carry out maintenance works on the two major highways to safeguard the lives of the citizens and protect their livelihood in these tough economic times.”
