Anambra roads under Soludo not substandard — Commissioner

The Anambra State Government has dismissed claims that its road construction projects under Governor Chukwuma Soludo are substandard. State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Okey Ezeobi, clarified during a press briefing in Awka that the state’s roads and infrastructure projects remain in good condition and are progressing across multiple sections.

Ezeobi stated that Soludo has constructed 908.44 kilometers of roads since 2022, with over 744 kilometers fully asphalted. He emphasized that the administration's road projects far exceed those of the three previous governors. The commissioner addressed complaints about the condition of some roads, noting that only less than five kilometers out of the asphalted portions are affected.

He attributed the damage to natural disasters, such as excessive underground water during the rainy season, and population pressure, sand miners, and heavy-duty vehicles. Ezeobi defended the contractors, stating they are A-listed contractors, some of whom were previously employed by the previous governor, Chris Ngige. He also debunked claims that the Ekwulobia Flyover was abandoned due to "integrity test failures," saying the bridge would be commissioned soon.

The commissioner highlighted the South-East region's benefits from federal investments in road infrastructure.