ENUGU FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 141 URBAN ROADS ACROSS 13 ZONES

ONN Enugu 21.03.2025.

BY Peter Mbah

Enugu State Governor

Today in Enugu, we flagged off the construction of 141 urban roads across 13 zones of our state capital, starting from Ologo under the Coal Camp Zone and Monaque Avenue in the Awkunanaw Zone. This reinforces our commitmen to making Enugu a premier destination for investment, business, tourism, and quality living.

This flag-off strengthens our commitment to empowering our people and creating opportunities for wealth generation. Our mission to eradicate poverty is a deliberate effort backed by strategic action. We understand that critical infrastructure like roads plays a key role in driving economic growth, reducing transportation costs, and improving the overall quality of life for our people. When businesses have better access to their customers and residents spend less on transport, we are effectively putting more disposable income in their hands and pushing poverty further away from our communities.

The roads have been carefully organised into 17 lots to ensure their completion within the next three months. We have made the necessary financial provisions and conducted due diligence to engage only competent contractors who will deliver quality work within the stipulated time.

Today’s flag-off in Ologo under the Coal Camp Zone and Monaque Avenue in the Awkunanaw Zone was particularly significant. These communities have been neglected for over forty years, with residents struggling to even construct drainage through personal contributions. That era of neglect is over. We are here to ensure that no community in Enugu is left behind in our development agenda.

I appreciate the heartfelt words from the people of Ologo and Monaque Avenue, particularly Chief Chris Okaka and Chief Ifeanyi Nnaji, who acknowledged the impact of our intervention. Their trust in our government reinforces our resolve to continue delivering results that directly improve lives.

I also commend the Council Chairmen of Enugu North and Enugu South, Hon. Ibenaku Onoh @IbenakuO and Hon. Caleb Ani, for their dedication to grassroots development. Their commitment to prioritising the needs of the people aligns with our vision for a thriving and prosperous Enugu.

~Peter Mbah

Enugu State Governor