By; MKPUMA ENYINNA, Abakaliki
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has promised to restore electricity supply in Afikpo and environs.
He made the pledge when he received members of Ekpukessa Traditional Council of Elders at the Government House, Abakalilki.
He expressed displeasure over the delay in the completion of the project despite his intervention.
” I have spoken to Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), and cleared all the backlog of challenges they have. I expected that by now, they are supposed to have mobilised back to site, but it didn’t happen. However, I will not leave it for the Commissioner for Power alone, I will get more people involved to ensure the job is completed before close of work on 30th March, 2024.” The governor assured.
The governor also assured that work will soon commence on Ndibe Beach Bridge as a way of bringing development closer to the people.
” I made this promise during my campaign visit to Afikpo, but the Honourable Minister of Works has told me the project has been captured in the Federal budget. He also assured that enough money was earmarked and a competent contractor will be selected to handle the job. I believe him because he is a man of his words. I will also monitor the project to ensure that it happens.”.
The governor commended Afikpo people for their partnership even before the creation of the state and urged them to always form political alliance with other parts of the state.
The leader of the delegation, Chief Christopher Abagha Egwu said they were in Government House to Identify with the governor and appreciate him for his laudable policies and programmes.
“We wish to place it on record that Ehugbo Traditional Council of Elders have keenly and clearly watched your governance style since you assumed office. Your people oriented policies have given a human face to governance as attested to by civil servants and the general public “.
The member representing Afikpo/ Edda Federal Constituency, Chief Iduma Igariwey was part of the delegation.
