Awo-Omamma, Njaba LGA – April 4, 2025
In an exclusive interview with Umuaka News 24, the Honourable Commissioner for Works and Rural Infrastructure, Hon. Chief Ralph Nwosu ESQ, has confirmed that construction work on the Awo-Omamma-Okwudor road began two weeks prior to the Imo State House of Assembly’s motion on April 3, 2025, urging the contractor to resume work.
The Commissioner provided detailed updates, supported by pictures and videos, to dispel claims of inaction and highlight the Ministry’s progress under Governor Hope Uzodimma’s 3-R Shared Prosperity administration.
“We started work on the road since two weeks, and asphalt has started,” Hon. Nwosu declared emphatically. “We have equally regulated some very bad areas to ensure smoother passage while the full construction progresses.” According to the Commissioner, the contractor mobilized to the site around March 20, 2025, following directives from the Ministry of Works to address the long-delayed project. He stressed that these efforts predate the Assembly’s resolution, showcasing the Ministry’s proactive approach to infrastructure development.
The Awo-Omamma-Okwudor road, a critical link between Oru East and Njaba LGAs, holds immense economic and historical value for the region. Hon. Nwosu explained that the Ministry acted swiftly to resume work after security challenges, which had previously stalled the project, were resolved. “With pictures and videos available, the public can see for themselves—our team has been on the ground, laying asphalt and fixing the worst sections of the road,” he added. These visual records, which the Commissioner says are accessible for verification, depict workers applying asphalt and grading equipment tackling degraded areas.
The Commissioner’s statements come in response to the Imo State House of Assembly’s resolution on April 3, 2025, moved by Hon. Chief Ozioma Worship Benneth Ebonine and unanimously adopted, calling for urgent mobilization of the contractor before the rainy season. Hon. Nwosu welcomed the lawmakers’ support but emphasized that significant strides had already been made. “We appreciate the Assembly’s concern, but the facts are clear: work began two weeks ago. Asphalt is being laid, and we’ve regulated some very bad areas. Our commitment includes proper drainage as directed, and we’re on track,” he said.
Local residents in Awo-Omamma and Okwudor have echoed the Commissioner’s claims, noting visible improvements along the road since late March. Pictures and videos circulating among community members show asphalt patches and leveled sections, corroborating the Ministry’s efforts. These developments align with Governor Uzodimma’s vision to enhance connectivity and economic activity across Imo State.
Hon. Nwosu urged the public to dismiss any misinformation about delays, pointing to the photographic and video evidence as proof of progress. “This is not just talk—see the pictures, watch the videos. We started work two weeks ago, and the results are there. We will deliver this road for the people,” he concluded. The Commissioner reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to completing the project on schedule, ensuring it meets the needs of residents and withstands seasonal challenges.
As the state government continues its infrastructure push, the Awo-Omamma-Okwudor road stands as a testament to proactive governance, with Hon. Nwosu’s leadership driving tangible results for Imo’s citizens.
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