Tinubu, Nwifuru, Umahi Flag off construction of 465km super Highway in Ebonyi 

…..endorsed Tinubu for 2nd term 

By, Uchenna Okeh Abakaliki

The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged-off the construction of 465 kilometres super Highway in Ebonyi state 

It was gathered that the super highway will cut across Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Nasarawa- Abuja.

The flag-off of the legacy project took place at the Mgbom Amuro Primary school in Afikpo local government area of Ebonyi state.

The president, who was represented by the governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, vowed to ensure that the project is completed and delivered within the specified period, adding that it must be of good quality and standard.

He applauded the stakeholders of the southeast region for their support to his administration so far, and urged them to continue. 

In his remark, the governor of Ebonyi State Francis Nwifuru applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for embarking on such a project in the SouthEast region, adding that the Renewed Hope Agenda of administration is beginning to take root in every corner of the country.

“This project reflects the president’s resolve to deploy infrastructure as a tool for national development and growth . We  shall remain resolute in our support to the administration of Mr President as a way of reciprocating this gesture”, he said.

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“For us as a State, this project is especially significant. We are a landlocked state with vast potential in agriculture, solid minerals, and trade. 

“For years, our progress has been slowed down by poor connectivity with other States. But today, we break that barrier. With this flagship road construction, we are writing a new chapter — One of progress, prosperity, and integration.

“And as Governor of Ebonyi State, I say this without reservation: this project is a game-changer. For our farmers, it means faster access to regional and national markets” he stressed.

Responding, the Minister of Works, David Umahi described Tinubu as a President for all.

He vowed that the project will be completed within the stipulated time and requested for support of the communities and all the people of the state. 

“Ebonyi has been so marginalized that even as governor I couldn’t lay hands on any reasonable project from the federal government but President Tinubu within a short period of time has changed the narrative for the better.

“He is the first President to appoint a southerner as Minister of Works. We didn’t have projects like this before but today Mr President is working for all regions of the country. 

“Mr President has reunited the entire country and the southeast has no cause not to stand for Mr President. Ndigbo are wiser and won’t join hands with those who don’t like the country.

“We must come together as a nation to endorse Mr. President for a second term.

Also, the former Secretary to the state government, SGF, Senator Pius Anyim, 

 commended the President for the  laudable appointments and projects he extended to the southeast region and vowed to return the support during the polls. 

Similarly, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, Chioma Nweze said the president is building roads across the country and uniting the people.

She applauded the governor of Ebonyi state, Francis Nwifuru for providing the environment for projects like this to thrive, “Southeast is standing for Tinubu”, she stressed.