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The member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, at the House of Representatives Hon. Chimaobi Atu on Tuesday flagged-off a one-kilometre access road at Ugwuaji community in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu.
Speaking at the flag off ceremony of the Eke Market – Umumba-Afor Market Road in Ndiagu Ugwuaji community, Hon. Atu said that the access road would facilitate evacuation of farm produce to the two major markets in the community.
According to the lawmaker, the road linking both major markets would contribute greatly to boosting the economic potential of the community even as it will also create wealth among farmers and traders in the two markets in the community.
He said the construction of the road is part of the campaign promises he made to the people during his election and a way to appreciate the good people of Ugwuaji for supporting him.
“I thank the good people of Ugwuaji community for believing in me and giving me your mandate to represent you.
“It is all through the grace of God and I believe that to whom much is given, much is expected. I am assuring that more dividends of democracy is still coming even I have installed solar streetlights in most parts of the constituency.
“What I have in mind to do for the people in order to reposition and ensure quality representation and people-oriented leadership is much,” he said.
The rep member appreciated the state government and entire security agencies for ensuring security of lives and property, adding: “I appeal to everyone to support government at all levels as they provide security meant to ensure that human and commercial activities strive.”
Atu urged the people to own the project and assist the contractor handling the project to ensure timely and quality delivery according to laid down specifications for the project.
Speaking, the Traditional Ruler of Obeagu Ugwuaji Autonomous Community, Igwe Chinedu Nwobodo described Hon. Atu as a trailblazer who is God sent to liberate Ugwuaji from lack of dividends of democracy.
“We are witnessing development that have eluded our people for some years; and Atu, today, has shown he is capable of providing leadership and direction to our people.
“I am urging other politicians and leaders to emulate Atu and be people-centred in all they do and ensure alleviation of hardship, among the people,” Nyia said.
On his part, the Chairman of Labour Party in Enugu South LGA, Chief Chinwiuba Ngwu, said that the party was proud of Atu’s achievements within a short time in the House of Representatives, adding: “Atu has sponsored 14 bills and he remained outspoken at the house”.
He said that Atu before now had embarked on extensive provision of solar streetlights, scholarship to students and direct empowerment to indigents living within the constituency.
The Chief Executive Officer of SAZODO Engineering Services Ltd, Chief Onyeka Azodo, who is handling the project, assured that the company would abide by specifications and ensure timely completion and handover of the project.