As part of activities marking the 100 days in office, Emeka Ihedioha, governor of Imo state, flagged off a road construction project on Thursday.
He said this is in keeping with his campaign promises to deliver quality road network across the state.
The governor flagged off construction of road projects across the three zones of Orlu, Owerri and Okigwe.
At the commencement of the flag off event, the governor said: “We are commencing the urban road rahibilatation across the state today. Few days ago I flagged off the RAMP Projects. We have delibaretely choosen state roads while we have started discussion with the federal government on how we can rehabilitate the many bad federal roads in the state.”
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At the Nkume-Umuowa-Orlu road, the governor said the 7km Road is being handled by an indigenous company, Solberg and the road is expected to be completed in 12 months.
He also flagged off the concord boulevard -PH road which is being handled by Coduc construction company, while the Naze-Nekede-Ihiagwa-Obinze road being handled by CHEC construction company is a 17.1km dual carriage road.
The governor also spoke about the “massive reconstruction and rehabilatation” of the four technical schools in the state.
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At the ground breaking ceremony for the reconstruction of Government Technical College, Okpro in Orlu, the governor spoke on his “firm belief” in the technical and vocational empowerment of the youths.
He revealed that the contractor handling the project is an indigene, saying he likes making use of local manpower where needed.
The governor also maintained that all the schools will be equipped according to international and world best standards.
The reconstruction work at Government Technical School is being financed by Zenith Bank Plc as part of their corporate social responsibility.
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Other technical schools in the state which has been flagged off for reconstruction are Government Technical College, Mbaise; Government Technical College, Mbano.
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