The federal government is set to construct a 477km superhighway road project which cuts across Cross River, Southeast -North Central —APO-Abuja Superhighway —spur of Lagos -Port Harcourt —through Enugu State, – Ebonyi to Ogoja, in Northern Cross River State.
David Umahi, Minister of Works, disclosed this at the Stakeholders’ engagement meeting on the alignment for the Ebonyi State 101 km segment of the 477 km 6-lane Cross River-South East- North Central- Apo Abuja Superhighway proposed to be constructed by the Renewed Hope administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu via the Federal Ministry of Works.
The stakeholders’ engagement meeting took place in Exco chambers, the new government house, Abakaliki Ebonyi State, on Wednesday.
David Umahi said the African Tran-Saharan highway, when completed, will boost the economy of the southeast and the country in general, describing it as an economically viable agricultural route.
According to the minister, the Superhighway is an economic, agricultural, viable root for the people. It will help Ebonyi State farmers to bring out their farm produce and, by so, support the Renewed Hope food security agenda.
“There is a lot of rice production here, potatoes and yams, and there is no road to transport them. So, this is going to help us to bring out our agricultural produce to support Mr. President’s policy on food sufficiency. So, it’s an agricultural economic corridor.
“Let me, on behalf of Mr. President, unveil the three legacy projects of Mr. President. Let me emphasize that these legacy projects are not just mere projects”,.
Francis Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State.
in his remarks, said his government reorganises the strategic role infrastructure plays in economic development, w, which was why infrastructure was no 2 in the People’s Charter needs of his administration.
He maintained his readiness to create an enabling environment for investors in the state.
” i Listen to your feedback and concerns regarding the inclusion of Ebonyi State in the 477km road which traverses Cross River, Southeast -North Central —APO-Abuja Superhighway —spur of Lagos -Port Harcourt —Crossing Enugu State and passing through our dear Abakaliki, then to Ogoja, in northern Cross River State.
“It is indeed a huge signature project; we pray to God it comes to timely completion. Foster collaboration and partnerships by identifying opportunities for innovation and investment in the project given its associated socioeconomic potentialities. Our people are predominantly agrarians, and this wonderful initiative we are going to benefit from will further assist our rural farmers to evacuate their farm produce to viable markets.
“This engagement this afternoon— I repeat is predicated on our belief that effective infrastructure development— requires a collective effort from the government, private sector, and civil society. This administration is committed to creating an enabling environment for investment and ensuring that our infrastructure meets the needs of our citizens.
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