AdminThe Anambra State government has assured of quick intervention in reconstruction of Ulasi bridge in Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state.
The state government made the promise during a visit to the site of the bridge by the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Ifeanyi Okoma, on Friday, 7 March 2025.
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The bridge, which collapsed a few years ago, connects Ukpor in Nnewi South to the neighboring town of Okija in Ihiala LGA.
During the visit, the Mayor of Nnewi South, Hon. Van George Ezeogodi, and the member representing Nnewi South II, Hon. Johnbosco Akaegbobi, briefed the Commissioner on the situation, explaining that the original contractor in charge of the project during the immediate past administration was kidnapped during a period of insecurity in the state. Unfortunately, the contractor passed away a few days after being released, which led to the project’s abandonment.
The mayor, along with the member representing Nnewi South Constituency II, assured the Commissioner that security in the area has significantly improved under the current administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
Responding, the Commissioner for Works gave an assurance of prompt government intervention to address the poor state of the bridge.
Other notable people present during the visit included Hon. George Okekwe (Councillor, Ukpor Ward 1), Hon. Nwawulu Ezeana former PG Ukpor and current Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman on Homeland and Community Affairs, Barr. Ikenna Mbazulike PG of Ukpor, represented by his executive members), and Mr Ugochukwu, the Local Government Supervisor for Works, among others.
