A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in Anambra State, Victor Obi has urged Anambra Governor-elect, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo to embark on economic road construction to boost economic strength of the state.
Chief Obi said this in an interview with an Information Officer at his country home, Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State.
Obi explained that construction of roads would promote trade and commerce, as import and export goods were moved in Nigeria through roads.
“I will encourage Prof. Soludo to construct the Ayamelum – Enugu road and Anambra West – Kogi State road link. Even though they are federal roads, I know he can attract Federal Government attention to the roads.
“When constructed, the roads will facilitate economic activities between Anambra and Enugu and between Anambra and Kogi, as most of them ply the roads on daily basis to come to Onitsha Main Market.
“Since Anambra has an airport, it will be easier for Kogi and part of Enugu people to patronise the facility. Traders from these states troop to Anambra to purchase rice from Cosharis Farms.
“A typical example was when a former Anambra Governor, Dr. Chris Ngige opened up a road from Umunze, Orumba South Local Government to Isulo in Abia state.
“Today about 40 per cent of Abia indigenes now study at the Umunze College of Education. Interstate trade occurs at Umunze. This is almost comparable to trade in Onitsha.
“I urge the people of Anambra, irrespective of political party affiliations, to join hands with the incoming Governor, Prof. Soludo, to further project the state into limelight. “I commend Gov. Willie Obiano for attracting legacy projects to the state,’’ Obi said.
