In its determination to create access roads through which farm produce from various parts of the state could get to cities, the government of Anambra State has flagged off a 9.5 kilometre road that would connect communities in the Orumba North Local Government Area.
This is in continuation of the mass construction of roads to infrastructural sites and agricultural belts of the state with the strategy to achieve food security and industrialisation in the state.
Governor  Willie Obiano, who flagged off the reconstruction of the 9.5 kilometre Eke-Awgbu-Amaetiti-Okpeze-Ndiukwuenu Road, the second longest road project in the state, said the road project was part of a 13-kilometre road that stretches to Okpeze Bridge, bringing to 40-kilometres, the entire road projects that cut across communities up to Ufuma, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state.
He stated that the road was the longest road project awarded by the state government after the 47-kilometre Aguleri-Oil Ring Road project, adding that the road was very important as it traverses many agro-based communities and would stimulate socio-economic growth when completed.
The road, he said, is designed with all necessary components, including bridges and culverts, drainages, streetlights, markets and three modern bus stops. He assured communities around the road project axis that his administration would sustain equitable distribution of democracy dividends to all parts of the state, stressing that it was a deliberate policy of his government to open up roads into the hinterland with viable sources for wealth creation and employment for the youths. Obiano urged the people to monitor the progress of work and preserve facilities in the area as well as ensure that security is maintained.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Works, Sir Callistus Ilozumba, said the contract had been fully mobilised and assured that government would maintain prompt payment of all certificates generated.
He commended the people of the area for removing all obstructions on the road to pave way for drainage work. The Commissioner, however, warned against burning of tyres on the roads as those who violated the directive would pay for the cost of clearing the bumps.
Ilozumba directed traditional rulers and presidents-general of communities to arrange for proper maintenance of the roads and drainage systems to increase the lifespan of the roads.
Romanus Obi, member representing Orumba North in the State House of Assembly, in his appreciation, confirmed that the road would link various parts of Orumba North, thanking the governor for maintaining continuity in government. Also speaking, the Chairman of Orumba North, Mr. Okey Enekwe and his Orumba South counterpart, Mr. John Onyeakpa noted that the governor had increased the tempo of rural development through massive infrastructural development.

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