Include Completion Of Onitsha-Ndoni Road In Budget – Reps

By Oduyemi Odumade

The House of Representatives has issued a directive to the Federal Ministry of Works and the House Committee on Appropriation to include the completion of the Onitsha-Atani-Ossomalla-Ogwuikpele-Ndoni Road project in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra state in the 2024 budget estimates.

This decision was made in response to a motion moved by member representating Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Afam Victor Ogene.

In his lead debate, the Lawmaker highlighted the poor condition of the road and the difficulties faced by the people in the area who rely on it for transportation.

The House also instructed the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to implement temporary measures to alleviate the transportation challenges on the road.

” The Ogbaru road, which is heavily affected by flood, serves as the shortest route from Anambra to Rivers State.

Mr Ogene emphasized the importance of the road, as it connects 15 communities in the Ogbaru Local Government Area/Federal Constituency to the rest of Anambra state and facilitates the transportation of goods and produce.

“The deplorable state of the road has resulted in the loss of lives, damage to property, and a significant impact on the local farmers’ ability to contribute to the nation’s food security”.

In the light of these concerns, the House resolved to urge the Federal Ministry of Works and the House Appropriation Committee to include the road project in the 2024 budget estimates.

They also called on FERMA to provide temporary measures to improve transportation on the road.

The Committee on Works and FERMA were tasked with ensuring compliance with these resolutions.

Edited By Grace Namiji