President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ebonyi State governor Francis Nwifuru and the minister of Works, Senator David Umahi have assured of the timely completion of the 465 kilometres Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Nasarawa- Abuja superhighway.
They made the pledge during the flag-off of the legacy project at the Amuro Mgbom Primary School in the Afikpo local government area of Ebonyi state.
President Tinubu, represented by Governor Francis Nwifuru, thanked the people of the southeast for their support so far and urged them to continue, noting that the project will bring about huge benefits to the people of the region.
He promised that the project would be completed not only in record time but also according to stipulated specifications.
Governor Nwifuru described the project as key and critical to the aspirations of the people.
“May I also take this opportunity to thank very profoundly, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose Renewed Hope Agenda is beginning to take root in every corner of our country.
“This project reflects the president’s resolve to deploy infrastructure as a tool for national development and growth. We shall remain resolute in our support to the administration of Mr President as a way of reciprocating this gesture,” he said.
Governor Nwifuru noted that the multiplier effect of the road is immeasurable, For us as a State, this project is especially significant. We are a landlocked state with vast potential in agriculture, solid minerals, and trade.
“For years, our progress has been slowed down by poor connectivity with other states, but today, we break that barrier. With this flagship road construction, we are writing a new chapter — One of progress, prosperity, and integration.
“And as Governor of Ebonyi State, I say this without reservation: this project is a game-changer. For our farmers, it means faster access to regional and national markets.
“For our traders, it means reduced cost of transportation. For our students, it means more secure and accessible roads to institutions across state borders. For our youth, it means employment. For our local economy, it means growth.
“This initiative is not merely a civil engineering task. It is a bold declaration that the era of isolation, marginalization, and infrastructural neglect is giving way to an era of transformation, inclusion, and nationwide accessibility”, Nwifuru said.
Speaking on the laudable achievements of the present administration, minister of Works, David Umahi described Tinubu as a president for all.
“He does not discriminate but he is a unifier, a true Nigerian and patriotic leader who has the entire nation at heart. This is a legacy project of the President and the legacy projects are spread across the entire regions of the country.”
Umahi promise that the project will be completed within the stipulated time and requested for support of the communities and all the people of the state.
He noted that President Tinubu has changed the story of the southeast for good and united the entire country.
