…Promises Improved Infrastructure In The Community
Professor Chukwuma Soludo has terminated the contrat awarded to NBHH for nine roads in Okpoko, Ogbaru Council area, Anambra State totalling 14.053 km, for failure to deliver the project on stipulated time.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that Soludo terminated the contract when he conducted an on-site inspection of Okpoko, a densely populated community, revealing unfinished infrastructure projects and sanitation concerns.
Governor Soludo expressed dissatisfaction with the state of some of the nine road projects initially scheduled for completion in June 2023 and deemed the contractor “incompetent”.
Soludo explained that his government will seek a new contractor to ensure swift completion of the project.
He condemned the practice of street trading, emphasizing the need for organized markets and announced the construction of a modern fruit and vegetable market to relocate street vendors and improve overall aesthetics.
Governor Soludo highlighted the poor sanitation conditions and ordered immediate cleanup efforts, assuring that the SASA Anti-Tout Task Force will address harassment and illegal levies imposed on traders.
Soludo tasked local market unions with internal security arrangements, assuring that the government will ensure overall peace and safety.
Reiterating his focus on helping the underserved, Governor Soludo pledged continued infrastructure development in Okpoko, including street lights, pipe-borne water, and a standard general hospital.
He also emphasized the importance of collaboration, urging residents to play their part in maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
Governor Soludo’s visit underscores his commitment to improving living conditions in Okpoko through infrastructure development, improved sanitation, and organized market systems. While acknowledging challenges, he emphasized the shared responsibility between the government and residents to achieve progress.
Earlier, the Transition Committee Chairman for Ogbaru, Local Government Area, Mr. Paschal Aniegbuna, applauded Governor Soludo for his commitment to transforming the Okpoko community into a livable homeland.
Mr Aniegbuna also expressed optimism about Governor Soludo transforming the Okpoko markets into modern markets, following the government’s meeting with Okpoko market leaders.
