Governor Soludo Flags Off Saint Stephen’s Road Project

As part of Anambra State’s ongoing infrastructure development, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo officially opened the construction of Saint Stephen’s Road on Monday near Emmanuel Church Junction, a significant hub for business activity in Onitsha.

The flag-off is the first of what his government will do in the city, Soludo said, performing the function. Since taking office, his administration has prioritized greater Onitsha, beginning with infrastructure improvements in Okpoko, garbage removal in Ochanja, and environmental preservation in Onitsha, among other things.

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The contractor promised that the road would be completed in three months, but he also mentioned that the residents of Onitsha North One constituency must vote for Barrister, the All Progressives Grand Alliance candidate. Mimi Azikiwe for the bye-election this Saturday, since it is ideal for them to have access to the government.

Speaking as well, Mr. Patrick Aghamba, the commissioner of youth development, referred to Onitsha as a peculiar place with only one monarch and thanked the governor for his contributions to the city, which included the water revolution, road infrastructure, free education, and other things. Mr. Tony Nworah, the mayor of the Onitsha North local council, also expressed hope that Soludo would bring more development to the city.