Anambra to spend over N65bn on road projects

The Anambra State Government has awarded the contract for various road constructions across the state as part of efforts to boost the state’s infrastructure development.

This was disclosed during the 33rd Anambra State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday.

The council approved several key infrastructure projects, including the dualisation and construction of an 18.6 km Nwagu Agulu to Nnobi to Nnewi Road, awarded to Lebtech Constructions Limited at N33.557 billion, with a 12-month project timeline.

The dualisation and construction of the 16.51 km Nnewi-Ozubulu-Okija Road, awarded to Ferotex Construction Company at N30.918 billion, with an 18-month project timeline.

Among the approved projects include the construction of the iconic tower at Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area which was awarded to IDC Construction Limited at N980 million, with a four-month project timeline.

The state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, affirmed that all forms of insecurity –kidnapping, cult killings, among other crimes, would be tackled head-on.

“A new Special Adviser on Community Security, Kenneth Emeakayi, has been sworn in as part of the re-organisation in the security sector to address the growing security concerns in the state.

“Major infrastructure projects were approved. These projects are expected to significantly boost infrastructure development and improve the quality of life for residents in Anambra State,” Soludo added.

Over time, the state has been embroiled in several attacks, thereby increasing insecurity concerns.

In early October 2024, two police operatives were killed by unidentified gunmen in Uruagu, a community in Nnewi North LG of the state, as the officers were on investigation duties.

Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants launched a surprise attack on the police officers, leading to a fierce gun battle.

The attackers reportedly hurled an Improvised Explosive Device at the police team, which exploded, killing two officers instantly.

Also, the House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, to bring to book those who killed seven persons in the state.

Hoodlums suspected to be cultists, last week, invaded Ifite-Awka, near the school gate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, killing no fewer than seven persons.

According to eyewitnesses, the gun-wielding hoodlums invaded the vicinity in the early hours of Thursday, October 24, 2024, and opened fire on some persons suspected to be members of another rival cult group, thereby causing chaos and panic in the area.