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Former Special Assistant to the Ebonyi State Governor on Airport Security, Hon. Nnanna Nwangele, has declared his support for the governorship aspiration of Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii (Anyichuks) ahead of the 2027 Ebonyi State governorship election.

Speaking in a statement made available to journalists, Nwangele said his decision to support Odii was driven not by personal interest but by his belief in a vision focused on the development of Ebonyi State and the welfare of its people.

“I supported Governor Nwifuru in the 2023 general election because I believed in his vision for the state at the time. However, what we are witnessing today is the reverse,” he said.

“We want an Ebonyi State that is driven by fresh ideas and innovative initiatives capable of improving the lives of our people.

“My support for Chief Ifeanyi Odii is based on his professionalism, his commitment to developing and industrializing the state, and his plans to empower young people by creating opportunities that will take them off the streets and place them where they truly belong.”

Nwangele also unveiled the Anyig’emeya Youth Assembly, where he serves as the National President, describing it as a grassroots platform established to mobilize support for Odii’s 2027 governorship ambition.

According to him, the Assembly has structures across the 13 local government areas of Ebonyi State and is designed to promote youth participation in the political process while building support for Odii’s vision for the state.

He called on youths across Ebonyi State to embrace the movement, urging them to support what he described as a new direction aimed at delivering inclusive governance that prioritizes the interests of young people, women, and all residents of the state.

By Prince Solomon Okorie – Guidepost News International



In Ebonyi State, Governor Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru continues to place quality education at the heart of his administration’s development agenda. Central to this vision is an unprecedented investment in educational infrastructure, particularly at the basic education level.

While the ongoing construction of 22-classroom model secondary schools is redefining the standard of secondary education across the State, the Governor has also paid deliberate attention to where every educational journey truly begins.

Through the Ebonyi State Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), the administration is constructing 56 modern 12-classroom blocks across the State, ensuring that children at the foundational level are not left behind in the ongoing transformation of education.

This is development driven by foresight. After all, it makes little sense to build world-class secondary schools if children spend their formative years in overcrowded or dilapidated classrooms. Educational excellence is built on strong foundations, and strong foundations begin with quality basic education.

These new classroom blocks represent far more than physical structures. They embody hope for thousands of children who will now learn in environments that inspire curiosity instead of discomfort, confidence instead of discouragement, and excellence instead of limitation. They also provide teachers with the facilities they need to nurture young minds and deliver quality instruction in an atmosphere conducive to learning.

Perhaps the most enduring value of this intervention lies in its impact on generations yet to come. Many of the children who will occupy these classrooms may never know the names of those who made them possible. Yet they will carry the benefits throughout their lives—in the knowledge they acquire, the opportunities they seize, and the futures they build.

That is how enduring legacies are created.

The 56 UBEB 12-classroom blocks, alongside the 22-classroom model secondary schools, demonstrate an administration that is not merely responding to today’s needs but deliberately preparing for tomorrow. Together, they reflect a comprehensive vision for education—one that strengthens the entire learning journey, from the foundational years to secondary education.

One day, when the story of Ebonyi’s educational renaissance is written, it will not merely celebrate the impressive structures that now dot communities across the State. It will celebrate the lives transformed, the dreams awakened, and the countless futures reshaped because a government chose to invest in where every child’s aspirations first take root.

That is the enduring legacy of purposeful leadership.

By Prince Solomon Okorie – Guidepost News International

In a strong demonstration of support for the second-term ambition of Governor Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, the Coordinator of Amoha Development Centre, Hon. Kenneth Orji Obasi, formally endorsed the Governor for re-election in 2027, unveiling a branded campaign bus and rolling out a massive empowerment programme for the people of Amoha/Akpuoha.

The event, held in Akpuoha Central School attracted a large crowd of supporters, community leaders, women, youths, dignitaries, and political stakeholders from across the area.

As part of the empowerment initiative, Hon. Obasi distributed 12 motorcycles to members of the Development Centre Management Committee and commercial motorcyclists from the two communities in Akpuoha. He also presented thousands of wrappers to indigent women, reaffirming his commitment to improving the welfare of the people.

The ceremony was attended by several notable personalities, including the representative of Governor Nwifuru, Rt. Hon. Ikoro, Leader of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly; High Chief Omo Isu; Professor Ajuka; Architect Eko; the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor; traditional rulers of the two communities; women groups; youth organisations; support groups; friends; and well-wishers.

In his address, Hon. Kenneth Orji Obasi expressed profound appreciation to Governor Nwifuru for appointing sons and daughters of Amoha/Akpuoha into strategic positions of authority, describing it as the first time such recognition had been accorded to the people since the creation of Ebonyi State.

He praised the Governor’s People’s Charter of Needs administration, citing remarkable achievements in road infrastructure, education, agriculture, youth empowerment, and human capital development. He particularly commended the establishment of two specialized state universities and the overseas scholarship programme, describing them as transformative initiatives that have positioned Ebonyi State for sustainable development.

Highlighting his stewardship as Coordinator of Amoha Development Centre, Hon. Obasi said his administration has focused on taking governance to the grassroots, which he described as the primary objective behind the establishment of Development Centres.

According to him, his achievements include:

Electrification of the Akpuoha–Ibi axis and payment of electricity bills for the two communities.

Renovation of the Akpuoha Police Station and the ongoing construction of a modern police facility.

Training and empowerment of 50 youths for community security.

Financial empowerment of 70 youths with grants ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦200,000 to establish small-scale businesses.

Repair and maintenance of boreholes.

Distribution of fertilizers and farming implements to farmers.

Distribution of 150 bags of rice to vulnerable households.

Distribution of thousands of wrappers to indigent women.


Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, several recipients expressed heartfelt appreciation to Hon. Kenneth Orji Obasi for his generosity and people-oriented leadership. They described him as a leader who has consistently demonstrated commitment to community development through impactful projects and empowerment programmes.

The beneficiaries also reaffirmed their support for Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s second-term bid and pledged to work for the success of the administration in the 2027 general election. They urged other political office holders to emulate Hon. Obasi’s example of selfless service and grassroots development.

By Prince Solomon Okorie

The Ebonyi South Youth Assembly (ESYA), the umbrella body representing the youths of Afikpo, Edda, Ivo, Ohaozara and Onicha Local Government Areas, has observed with deep concern the sustained campaign of allegations and misinformation being circulated on social media by Mr. Nwoba Chika Nwoba against the Wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State, Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Uzoamaka Mary-Maudline Nwifuru.

As a responsible socio-political organization committed to truth, justice, responsible public discourse and the protection of the integrity of public institutions, we consider it necessary to respond to what appears to be another calculated attempt to tarnish the reputation of the First Lady and divert public attention from the significant developmental strides being recorded under the administration of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.

Mr. Nwoba’s recent publication on social media, in which he made sweeping allegations concerning the ownership of properties and other assets allegedly linked to the First Lady, contains no publicly verifiable documentary evidence. Such weighty allegations fall far below the standard of responsible public commentary when presented without credible proof.

In every constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law, allegations bordering on corruption, abuse of office or illicit acquisition of wealth are serious matters that should be supported by verifiable facts and, where appropriate, presented before the relevant anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies for proper investigation. Resorting to social media speculation without evidence neither promotes accountability nor serves the public interest. Instead, it fuels misinformation, unnecessary tension and political division.

Accordingly, the Ebonyi South Youth Assembly calls on Mr. Nwoba Chika Nwoba to publicly provide credible documentary evidence in support of every allegation contained in his publication. If he possesses such evidence, he should submit it to the appropriate constitutional and investigative authorities for impartial investigation instead of resorting to trial by social media.

Conversely, if he is unable to substantiate these allegations with credible evidence, the principles of honour, fairness and responsibility require that he immediately retract the publication and tender an unreserved public apology to Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Uzoamaka Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, His Excellency, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and the good people of Ebonyi State.

We also remind the public that this is not the first time Mr. Nwoba has made sensational claims against the present administration. Ebonyians will recall previous claims made during the 2023 electioneering period suggesting that Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru had died—an allegation that was subsequently disproved and widely dismissed as false. Such repeated incidents raise legitimate concerns regarding a pattern of commentary that appears to prioritize sensationalism above accuracy, objectivity and responsible public engagement.

Meanwhile, the Office of the First Lady has continued to distinguish itself through impactful interventions in women empowerment, healthcare advocacy, child protection, education support, humanitarian assistance and social welfare programmes implemented through the Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Foundation (BERWO). These initiatives have positively affected thousands of vulnerable Ebonyians across the state. Such visible and measurable achievements cannot be overshadowed by unsubstantiated allegations circulated on social media.

It is equally important to remind Mr. Nwoba that public commentary carries with it a duty of accuracy, fairness and responsibility. Having previously occupied a prominent political communication position in Ebonyi State, the public reasonably expects contributions that are factual, constructive and evidence-based rather than publications capable of inflaming passions or damaging reputations without proof.

ESYA therefore urges media organisations, civil society groups and members of the public to exercise restraint by verifying information before amplifying allegations capable of damaging individual reputations or undermining public confidence in democratic institutions.

We equally call on security agencies and all relevant authorities to remain vigilant against the deliberate spread of false information capable of inciting public disaffection or undermining the peace and stability currently enjoyed in Ebonyi State. While freedom of expression remains a fundamental constitutional right, it does not extend to defamation, deliberate misinformation or the reckless dissemination of unverified allegations.

The youths of Ebonyi South remain unwavering in their support for good governance, accountability, transparency and constructive criticism. However, we reject every attempt by any individual or group to weaponize falsehood, speculation and character assassination as instruments of political engagement.

Ebonyians deserve public conversations anchored on facts, sound policies, measurable performance and the collective aspiration for sustainable development—not propaganda, innuendo or campaigns of misinformation. Those who make serious allegations must equally be prepared to prove them before the appropriate authorities.

We therefore reaffirm our unwavering confidence in the leadership of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and in the humanitarian initiatives championed by Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Uzoamaka Mary-Maudline Nwifuru. We urge all well-meaning Ebonyians to remain united and focused on the shared responsibility of building a more peaceful, prosperous and progressive Ebonyi State.

e-Signed:

Comrade Odii Njoku
National President
Ebonyi South Youth Assembly (ESYA)

For and on behalf of the entire membership of the Ebonyi South Youth Assembly (ESYA).

By Prince Solomon Okorie – Guidepost News international

Plans are underway for the establishment of a new cement factory at Nkalagu underway

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru who conducted Chinese Contractors round NIGERCEM, Nkalagu explained that the bottlenecks surrounding the reactivation of the old factory informed government’s decisions to establish a new one .

He said preliminary findings indicated that large deposits of limestones that will sustain the company when established for more than thirty years.

” We have 50 million tons of limestone in Nkalagu and 23 Million tons at Effium and if put together will sustain the factory for a minimum of 30 years”

The Governor  said the company will be fully functional, creating jobs and crashing costs of building materials for not only the State, Southeast, but the nation in general.

As a responsive government alive to its social contracts, the Governor stated that ” the establishment of the new factory was not politically motivated neither was it driven on opaque interests but because it formed the industrialization components of the People’s Charter of Needs Agenda.”

“This is the part of the project we believe we must execute”.

“We came with manufacturers, designers, builders and contractors. They will see the limestones”.

Insisting the move is not politically motivated, he said upon completion of the project “no one will buy shares here including my humble self”.

The Ebonyi State Chief Executive said the expatriates  have assured him of timely completion to drive the industrialization vision of his administration.

“We have been assured by them of the timely completion of this project.”

The Governor, while lauding the support of some leaders, commended his Anambra counterpart, Prof.  Chukwuma Soludo for his continued indication of interest in the reactivation of the Old NIGERCEM

It would be recalled that Ebonyi State Government appropriated the sum of 150 Billion Naira in the 2026 Budget for the establishment of a new cement factory.

Dr . Monday Uzor
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

By Prince Solomon Okorie

Grassroots support for the re-election bid of the Ebonyi State Governor continues to gain momentum as the Coordinator of Amoha Development Centre, Chief Hon. Kenneth Orji Obasi, unveiled critical logistical assets and structured community programs to drive the 2027 mandate.

In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, Chief Obasi officially branded and unveiled a strategic 18-seater campaign bus. The initiative is part of a broader layout by the good people of Amoha Development Centre to host a grand endorsement rally for His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, in absolute appreciation of his “People’s Charter of Needs” agenda.

Empowerment Meets Grassroots Mobilization
To complement the political endorsement, the upcoming grand rally will also feature a robust socio-economic empowerment programme. Chief Obasi disclosed that the event will witness the direct distribution of brand-new motorcycles and other strategic empowerment materials to selected vulnerable individuals and youth within the Development Centre to enhance rural livelihoods.

Speaking during the pre-unveiling briefing, Chief Obasi emphasized that these synchronized efforts reflect the absolute confidence of his constituents in the Governor’s inclusive leadership style anchored on his “Peoples Charter Of Need” mantra.

“This 18-seater campaign bus and our upcoming empowerment scheme are tangible moving symbols of the deep-seated loyalty the grassroots has for Governor Nwifuru,“Chief Obasi stated.

“The developmental strides recorded across the state speak for themselves. The best way to reward this performance is to secure its continuity. Amoha is fully mobilized to ensure our Governor is overwhelmingly re-elected to a second term in office come 2027.”

With the early deployment of campaign machinery and direct community empowerment, Amoha Development Centre has set a high standard for grassroots mobilization, establishing a united frontline for the Governor’s continuity agenda.

By Prince Solomon Okorie

ABAKALIKI — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the opposition has no chance of winning in Ebonyi State, as party stakeholders and leaders from across the South-East unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general election.

Speaking during the grand endorsement rally and inauguration of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki, on Monday, Yilwatda commended Ebonyi APC leaders and stakeholders for their overwhelming support for President Tinubu and expressed confidence that Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru would deliver massive votes for the President in the state.

According to him, the unity and commitment displayed by party members and supporters demonstrate the confidence Nigerians have in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, described the endorsement rally as a strong demonstration of confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership. He commended the unity among APC stakeholders in the South-East and reaffirmed support for the President’s developmental agenda.

In his opening remarks, the Chairman of APC in Ebonyi State, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, said the rally reflected the party’s unwavering confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership and vision for Nigeria.

“Today, Ebonyi has spoken with one voice. We wholeheartedly endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and inaugurate the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to take his message of unity, development, and good governance to every community. Our support is unwavering because we believe in a brighter future for Nigeria,” Emegha stated.

Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Martin Elechi, moved a motion endorsing President Tinubu as the APC’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election, citing key infrastructure projects, strategic appointments, and inclusive governance as evidence of the President’s commitment to the South-East.

The motion was seconded by former Senate President, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, who described the gathering as historic and a symbol of unity and collective resolve among the people of Ebonyi State.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and the Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, also called for stronger collaboration among progressive-minded leaders in the South-East, emphasizing the need for the region to move from an alliance of protest to an alliance of progress, development, and shared prosperity.

The rally ended with enthusiastic chants and a unanimous endorsement of President Tinubu and Governor Francis Nwifuru for re-election in 2027, as thousands of supporters pledged continued support for the APC and its Renewed Hope Agenda.

By Prince Solomon Okorie – Guidepost News International

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, and the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on Monday expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would record a landslide victory in the South-East during the 2027 presidential election.

Others who gave similar assurances included Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo; Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah; and former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim.

They spoke at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, during a grand rally organised to endorse President Tinubu for a second term in office.

The APC stakeholders also maintained that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stood little chance in Ebonyi State, insisting that the APC’s performance in government had positioned it strongly for victory in the 2027 elections.

Speaking at the event, APC National Chairman, Prof. Yilwatda, dismissed claims circulating in some quarters that Ebonyi State had been conceded to the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections.

According to him, the APC would retain all elective positions in the state.

“We will return President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Francis Nwifuru as Governor of Ebonyi State in 2027.

“We want to return all APC senators, all members of the House of Representatives, and all House of Assembly candidates in 2027.

“Nobody has conceded Ebonyi to the PDP. Therefore, there is no vacancy in Ebonyi State. The PDP has no place in Ebonyi, and there is no vacancy whatsoever in the Government House come 2027,” Yilwatda declared.

He commended the people of Ebonyi State for their support for President Tinubu and urged them to sustain it by re-electing him, citing his administration’s infrastructure projects and human capital development initiatives across the South-East.

Governor Nwifuru, in his remarks, declared that President Tinubu remained the only presidential candidate acceptable to Ebonyi State in the 2027 election.

He described Ebonyi as a strong APC state and vowed that the party would deliver the President overwhelmingly.

According to him, Tinubu had earned the support of the state through key appointments and developmental projects, particularly the appointment of Senator David Umahi as Minister of Works.

“Ebonyi has no other presidential candidate apart from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and we will return him in the presidential election.

“We are standing here today to tell the whole world, especially those using the President’s name to sow division and confusion in this state, that we have only one party in Ebonyi, and that is the APC.

“Some people have been going around claiming that they discussed with Mr President and that he has handed Ebonyi over to the PDP. They also claim that Chief Nyesom Wike is their leader and that he said the President has given Ebonyi to him.

“Ebonyi is not for sale. The people are with us. Nobody should push us beyond limits because we have the capacity to resist any attempt to destabilise our state.

“We want to tell Mr President that he has paid the price to deserve our votes. He gave us what we had never had before in the South-East — the office of the Minister of Works. And this Minister of Works is not sitting idle; he is working tirelessly,” Nwifuru said.

Also speaking, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, said President Tinubu had undertaken unprecedented projects in Ebonyi State and across the South-East.

“Ebonyi State is effectively a one-party state under Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. We are not going to repeat the mistakes of the past.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done so much, not only for Ebonyi State but for the entire South-East and indeed other geopolitical zones across the country,” Umahi stated.

The rally significantly affected human and vehicular movement across the Abakaliki metropolis.

Heavy traffic gridlocks were recorded on major roads and adjoining streets within the state capital as supporters thronged the venue of the event.

By Prince Solomon Okorie

In furtherance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive growth and equitable development across the South-East, the Federal Government has approved N150 billion through the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to accelerate industrialization and economic transformation in the region.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-East), Mrs. Chioma Nweze, disclosed this during the graduation and empowerment ceremony of the pioneer trainees of the Skill-Up South-East Programme held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

Nweze said the programme successfully trained and graduated 95 young men and women drawn from the 95 Local Government Areas across Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States. According to her, the beneficiaries arrived at the vocational centre with aspirations and determination and are now leaving as skilled fashion designers, tailors, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

She explained that the initiative is aimed at building a generation of skilled, confident, and self-reliant youths who will create wealth, generate employment, and contribute meaningfully to the economic growth of the South-East, in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“Few months ago, 95 young men and women walked into this vocational centre with empty hands but hungry hearts. They came from Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States—one from each local government area of our great region.

“Today, they leave with skills, dignity, and opportunities. The Skill-Up South-East Agenda has equipped them not only with vocational expertise but also with financial literacy because skill without business knowledge limits economic success.

“Each graduate will receive a brand-new sewing machine and start-up funds to enable them commence their businesses immediately,” she said.

She urged the beneficiaries to make productive use of the tools and seed capital provided under the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that they should nurture the opportunities through hard work and determination while serving as inspiration to future participants and small-scale entrepreneurs within their communities.

Highlighting other interventions of the Tinubu administration in the South-East, Nweze noted that the Eastern Rail Line connecting Aba, Onitsha, Enugu, and Nsukka is receiving federal attention and is expected to unlock over ₦50 billion in annual trade activities.

She further listed ongoing road infrastructure projects across the region, including the Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway, Abakaliki-Afikpo Road, Trans-Sahara Highway, Onitsha-Owerri Road, Ndibe Beach Flyover, Oferekpe Flyover, as well as the reconstruction of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway and the 56.10-kilometre Umuahia-Aba section.

According to her, President Tinubu’s commitment extends beyond physical infrastructure to human capital development, with proposed Renewed Hope Skills Centres in Abia and Anambra States designed to support artisans, apprentices, and vocational trainees.

She also disclosed that under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), South-East students have so far accessed ₦45.6 billion in student loans, with an additional ₦50 billion expected to be disbursed.

“Mr. President’s commitment is not only in roads. It is also in human capital development, education, healthcare, agriculture, and other critical sectors of the economy. The Renewed Hope Agenda is steadily delivering meaningful impact across the South-East,” she stated.

By Prince Solomon Okorie

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing legacy infrastructure projects as catalysts for Nigeria’s economic transformation, saying they have earned the widespread endorsements for the President’s second term.

Umahi gave the assurance while inspecting ongoing federal road projects in Ebonyi State alongside a presidential delegation led by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He also assured contractors handling federal projects of prompt payment for certified jobs, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on key infrastructure projects across the state.

According to the minister, the Federal Government remains committed to completing strategic road projects designed to enhance economic growth, improve regional connectivity, and stimulate investment opportunities nationwide.

He particularly commended AgeLink Nigeria Limited, the contractor handling the N25 billion flyover project on the Mkumuru Road axis, for sustaining construction activities despite not receiving mobilisation funds from the government.

“We are creditworthy. Contractors working on federal projects will be paid. We encourage them to continue because we are determined to commission this project by December,” Umahi stated.



The minister noted that the projects form part of President Tinubu’s legacy infrastructure programme, which is creating economic corridors capable of boosting commerce, easing transportation challenges, and strengthening national integration.

One of the projects inspected was the Mkumuru Road, a strategic route linking the Abakaliki–Ebonyi–Benue Super Highway. The road traverses Mkumuru, Ukwuachi and Ishieke communities before connecting to the Trans-Sahara Highway corridor at Mbeke-Ishieke.

Acting Federal Controller of Works in Ebonyi State, Maxwell Oko, disclosed that the project includes a 900-metre flyover with connecting ramps spanning over two kilometres.

He explained that the infrastructure is expected to decongest traffic and facilitate the seamless movement of agricultural produce and solid minerals from the area to markets across the country.

“The primary objective is to facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce, especially rice and other farm products, as well as minerals such as granite and lead, to neighbouring states and markets across the country,” Oko said.



Managing Director of AgeLink Group, Ogbuefi Enekwachi, revealed that although the flyover contract was awarded in May 2025, the company had yet to receive mobilisation funds.

> “We have not received a single naira as mobilisation for this project, yet we have made significant progress. We believe in the vision of President Tinubu and the leadership of the Minister of Works,” he said.



The inspection team also visited the ongoing 118.85-kilometre Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Super Highway project, valued at N445.851 billion.

Officials described the highway as a flagship component of the Federal Government’s infrastructure renewal agenda, aimed at boosting interstate trade, improving connectivity, and unlocking vast economic opportunities across Nigeria.

Umahi maintained that the transformative impact of such projects across the six geopolitical zones has continued to strengthen public confidence in the Tinubu administration, making the growing endorsements for the President’s second term a reflection of visible progress and development.