By Onyekachi Agu, Enugu

The Enugu State Government has awarded contract for the dualisation of Ugwogo-Opi-Nsukka 43.1km Road.

This cheering news was disclosed by the Executive Governor of the, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah on Monday.

Dr Mbah who stated this while commissioning four newly constructed and reconstructed roads in Abakpa Nike said that work in the road will commence soon.

“Very soon, we will commence the dualisation of Penocks Junction on the Enugu-Onitsha Road, extending all the way to Opi-Nsukka. The contract has been awarded, and work will commence shortly.

“Our commitment to transforming Enugu State is unwavering, with many more roads and projects underway to enhance the lives of our people. Tomorrow Is Here!” he said.

It could be recalled that the Enugu State Government recently approved the sum of N183bn for the construction of 141 roads across Enugu metropolis and 20 rural roads across the three senatorial zones of the state.

The government also approved the award of 133 more smart schools in addition to the ongoing 127 smart schools to bring them to 260 or one smart school per political ward.