Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano yesterday opend the Nkpor–Amawbia road in Idemili North Council and the Power Holdings Company of Nigeria (PHCN) road at Awada.
At the inauguration, Obiano said the construction was in line with the best standards in road construction around the world.
He said: “I have to make it clear that this road was started by my predecessor in 2008 and was done up to a few kilometers.
“My administration has completed 28 kilometers of the road with end-to-end drainage, clear road signs and markings, as well as the street-lighting which will soon be completed”.
Obiano also hailed the quality of work of the PHCN road, saying:
“My administration started and completed this road which provides access to an important facility.
“I want to assure Ndi Anambra that despite paucity of funds, we have not abandoned any road awarded by my predecessor. This is in line with my promise of ‘3 Cs’: to complete, to commission, and commence new projects”.
Commissioner for Works Lawrence Chinwuba said the Nkpor-Amawbia road cost N9.2 billion while the PHCN road cost N490 million.