Renowned Philanthropist and stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Lucky Ehiwuogwu Monye, has hailed the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his approval for the construction of major flyover and drainage projects in the ancient city.
Oborevwori, at a recent session of the State Executive Council (EXCO), in Asaba, approved the construction of a major flyover project at the strategic Uromi Junction and for a massive drainage project in the Orikeze Junction axis of the city.
Both projects are to cost tens of billions of naira, and the approval has drawn the public reaction of Mr. Monye, who described the aporoval as an unprecedented positive development in the annals of the city and the local government area.
Monye, by telephone chat from Agbor, seat of the local government area, held that, by the approval, Oborevwori had done” exceptionally well” and deserved plaudits for his nod.
Monye said the flyover project at the target junction, had long been overdue and commended the Governor for meeting a core need of the people of the area and other Nigerians who ply the road as they commute to different parts of the country through Agbor.
The philanthropist said that aside from boosting the economy and enhancing the social status of the immediate community of Agbor as a nodal city, the flyover project would ease commuting for millions of Nigerians who pass through the area.
Besides, he said, the project would help reduce, if not end, the incessant road mishaps for which the junction had acquired infamy for reason of the frequent gridlock and other challenges that the poor state of the road and the lack of a flyover had entailed.
The APC flower and former House of Representatives and State House of Assembly aspirant noted that not only did the governor approve the project but entrusted its execution to a reputable firm, Julius Berger, to deliver.
Monye said the choice of Julius Berger was a clear testimonial to the commitment of the governor to the early delivery of the project according to quality specifications.
He called on the political and traditional leaders of the area to give unflinching support to Julius Berger to enable it deliver the project to specifications of time and quality.
Monye also appealed to residents of the area to take ownership of the project to shield it from vandals and other saboteurs who might want to vandalize it.
He also spoke on the massive drain project for Agbor, saying it would, on successful completion, ensure the effective draining of storm water into the basin of the nearby Orogodo River.
He expressed the hope that the drainage project would, on delivery, help end the incidence of massive flooding, which Agbor regularly experiences and which, occasionally proved fatal.
