IMO STATE, NIGERIA (NPA): Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has commended the extensive construction and reconstruction works currently underway on the Orlu–Mgbe–Akokwa–Uga Road. Although classified as a federal road, the project is being undertaken by the Uzodimma-led administration.
For years, the corridor was cut off from much of Imo State due to severe ecological challenges that disrupted livelihoods, restricted movement, and slowed economic growth in the region.
In a statement on Tuesday, Uzodimma explained that the 22-kilometre highway connects Orlu to Akokwa, linking several communities and extending toward the Anambra State border, thereby reinforcing regional trade and mobility. He emphasized the durability of the asphalt, the reinforced bridge pillars, and the deliberate effort to address the Umuchima erosion site as evidence of the administration’s commitment to long-term solutions.
“The goal of my administration is not merely to reconstruct a road but to build resilient infrastructure that secures mobility, strengthens commerce, and guarantees long-term economic stability,” Uzodimma said, describing this as the “language” of his government.
Uzodimma first became governor on January 15, 2020, after the Supreme Court declared him winner of the 2019 governorship election, replacing Emeka Ihedioha. He was re-elected on November 11, 2023, and his victory was upheld by the Supreme Court on August 23, 2024.
