Obiano hopeful of completion of Ogbunike Cave road by December

 

To ensure speedy completion of the road leading to one of the tourist centres in Anambra State as well as boost tourism during the yuletide season, attract investors, create jobs and alleviate poverty, Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has charged the contractor handling the Ogbunike road project to complete the work on schedule or risk immediate enforcement of the contract terms.

Governor Obiano warned the contractor during an inspection of the extent of work at the Ogbunike project where he expressed dissatisfaction with the level of work done so far and  directed the contracting firm to accelerate the  pace of work to complete it on schedule. Warning the contractor Obiano said, “I expect you to expedite action on every aspect of this construction and we will not condone further excuses because we have given you all the necessary support to ensure you deliver the road on schedule.”

Obiano noted that the contractor complained that the delay was as a result of rainy season and stated he had extracted commitment from the contractor to deliver the project before Christmas. The governor enjoined the contractor to use the onset of dry season to increase pace of work to cover more lost grounds and meet the schedule. He noted that, when completed, the road would give people easy access to the cave as one of the important tourist attractions in the State and open the entire area as well as boost socio-economic activities of the people and area.

At the Nkisi Bridge, along Umudioka - Umunya road, the governor said the Bridge would be delivered before the end of the year and the road would be motorable while the asphalting would commence by January next year. He added that when completed, the road would also give access to the Ogbunike Cave.

While inspecting the Umunya end of the road, the governor assured it would be completed within one month with markings and other road infrastructures that would enhance free flow of traffic and safety on the road.

He said the road has strategic importance as it links the Anambra North and Central Senatorial districts.