The people of Isu community in Arochukwu local government area of Abia state are still in high spirit following the flagging off of the construction of their road which they said will boost agricultural activities and aid them in transporting their produce to the market where they will have value.
Members of the community said because of the bad shape of the road, they find it difficult to access the market which has affected agriculture and indeed the people’s life in the community.
Speaking with ABN TV on Wednesday at the flagging-off exercise, the President General of Isu Progressive Union, elder Felix Okonkwo said despite bearing the tag of federal government road, the road has not received adequate attention over the years.
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According to Okonkwo, the new development brings joy to them especially with the value it will add in helping them to ferry their agricultural produce to the market.
He further expressed optimism that the project will be completed, saying surveyors had in the past surveyed the road without doing anything.
Also speaking, the project manager, Chief John Nwankwo said the Niger Delta project is part of President Muhammadu Buhari’s move to ensure that Nigerians in the rural communities are reached so that the infrastructure can support their economic life especially in the area of agriculture.
He expressed optimism that if the needed fund is available, the 2.5-kilometer road earlier meant to commence last year will be concluded by December this year.
Senator representing Abia North, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu had during a recent townhall meeting with the people of the community assured them that he is committed to ensuring the construction of the road to boost their economic life.
The former governor had assured the local governments that makeup Abia North that he will deliver effective representation that will touch their lives in the area of infrastructure and empowerment.
