Abuja — In a significant move to ease traffic congestion during the Easter holiday, Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, officially opened a section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. The event took place at the Enugu end of the road, where Umahi addressed journalists and highlighted the government’s efforts to improve infrastructure in the South-east region. “I was instructed by President Bola Tinubu to come and open this road to ease traffic for the people of the South-east who would be coming home for Easter, “Umahi. He went on to emphasize the importance of the road, which he described as the most crucial in the South-east, and spoke of the president’s commitment to providing the Biafra region with the infrastructure it needed.
Umahi detailed the road’s history, explaining that it was inherited under the MTN tax credit and had been at a standstill until he appealed to President Tinubu. The minister revealed that 50 per cent of the road would be modeled after the Lagos-Calabar coastal road, with a focus on durability and minimal maintenance. “The project was awarded before 2023, but there was no meaningful progress, “Umahi. “.
Today, President Tinubu asked me to open it to avoid suffering for the people of the South — east.”He also mentioned the allocation of N202 billion for the project, excluding 70 kilometres.
In addition to the road opening, Umahi spoke about the government’s broader infrastructure plans for the region. “With all these roads, I can say that the Biafra Ndigbo are looking for is here, “he stated. He expressed his confidence in President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 and urged the people of the South-east to vote for him, emphasizing the importance of strategic voting.
Umahi also highlighted the government’s commitment to environmental initiatives, mentioning the directive for solar light installation and tree planting from Enugu to Onitsha. He concluded by calling on Igbo leaders to support President Tinubu and communicate his achievements to the people, emphasizing the need for vocal leadership and the importance of development, infrastructure, equity, and fairness in governance.
Source: allafrica
