Soludo outlined ambitious plans for Okpoko, including the provision of potable water, general hospital, and improved street lighting.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has conducted an inspection visit to Okpoko, a densely populated area within the state, to assess the progress of ongoing road infrastructural projects.
The governor expressed satisfaction with the ongoing asphalt-laying on Obodoukwu Road and Ojoto Street, highlighting plans to construct a total of 14 kilometres of roads within Okpoko. He promised that residents would see significant improvements by the end of the following week.
Soludo outlined ambitious plans for Okpoko, including the provision of potable water, general hospital (the first in the area’s history), and improved street lighting. He emphasised his administration’s commitment to revitalising the area.
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During the visit, the governor identified illegally constructed fencing obstructing pedestrian walkways at a market and ordered its removal. He reiterated the designated areas for traders and vendors, emphasising the importance of maintaining clear walkways and roads for pedestrian safety.
Soludo reassured residents that the ongoing teacher recruitment process would benefit public schools in Okpoko, with additional teachers and improved learning facilities being planned.
In a vote of thanks, the governor’s Special Adviser on Markets, Evarist Ubah, lauded his efforts to improve infrastructure and address the needs of Okpoko residents. He maintained that Soludo’s commitment to providing essential services, enhancing safety, and investing in education signifies a focus on comprehensive development for the area.
The governor was accompanied by a delegation of state officials, including the Commissioner for Works, Ifeanyi Okoma; Chief of Protocol, Chinedu Nwoye Glamour; Special Adviser on Security, AVM Ben Chiobi; managing director of ARTMA, Emeka Okonkwo; managing director of Anambra Urban Regeneration Council, Mike Okonkwo, among others.
