The people of Ozuitem community, Abia State had a good cause to celebrate Independence Day as they trooped out in their large numbers to witness yet another Federal road construction flag off by the Buhari Administration under the NDDC.
The 6-KM Road from Ihemba Junction to Ogboko-Ozuitem to Umuhia Road was one of the many Federal Roads facilitated by former Governor of Abia State and APC Chieftain. Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu.
Speaking on behalf of the community at the event Barr. Azubuko J. Udah DIG (Rtd) extended their gratitude to President Buhari for approving the construction of the 6KM community road project and others in Abia State.
Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu flagged off another Federal road construction by the Buhari Administration under the NDDC
Barr. Azubuko used the opportunity to extol the achievements of President Buhari in the construction and rehabilitation of major Southeast roads particularly the 2nd Niger Bridge and assured the community’s 100% support for the re-election of President Buhari in next year’s elections.
He further outlined the numerous achievements of Dr. Kalu during his tenure as Governor of Abia State from 1999-2007 and assured him of the people’s support for his Senatorial Ambition to represent the people of Abia North come 2019.
Dr. Kalu in his response thanked the people for their support, especially the traditional ruler of the community H.R.M. Eze John Akaliro where he (Kalu) was earlier received and bestowed with a traditional title. The former Governor and 2019 Senatorial Aspirant assured that Abia State would be returned to its glorious days under the leadership of the APC.
In his words “If you remember when I was Governor of this state unlike the suffering you people experience now among other achievements we recorded there used to be free health care in-fact I was the Ist South East Governor to introduce free education, workers were never owed salaries for a single day and roads where being constructed.
Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu in Ozuitem community, Abia State
“This project is among other road projects approved by President Buhari and the only way you people can enjoy more dividends is through consolidation by voting for the APC at all levels including the State.
“I urge you all to remain resolute my ambition to represent you people at the Senate is to attract more Federal projects of this nature. President Buhari is committed to the betterment of the Southeast and Nigeria at large,” Kalu said.
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