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Senator David Mark inaugurates 21 kilometers Odufor-Akpoku-Umuoye Road in Etche Land

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3 years ago

June 16, 2021

David Mark, Former Senate President

Former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has performed the commissioning of the 21 kilometers Odufor-Akpoku-Umuoye Road, in Etchie, Port Harcourt.

He appreciated the excitement expressed on the faces of the locals who are directly impacted by the project.

He noted that even those in opposition in the state have become so weak to have anything more to say against Governor Wike who is not only performing, but has remained as a strong pillar of the PDP.

“I told him I’ll be here because he loves his people. Politics and democracy is not about enriching one or two persons within a community. The Odufor-Akpoku-Umuoye Road is project that will outlive everybody in this place. The legacy you’re leaving behind, Rivers people will not forget you. They will defend you, they’ll protect you and they will stand by you always.”

“That is why you can walk tall. That is why you can jump into your car and go anywhere because you’ve shown them love. You’ve brought democracy to the people. PDP as a party is happy to have you. You’re one of the pillars of our great party. “

Providing the description of the project, Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Elloka Tasie-Amadi said Odufor-Akpoku-Umuoye Road connects part of Etcheland to Omerelu, Apani and Omademe communities in neighbouring Ikwerre Local Government Area, and onwards to Imo State.

“This is the very first time a road is being constructed here along this axis. Prior to this time, this was merely an earth Road with gullies all over, it was something best suited for only the toughest 4 by 4 off road vehicles. Today through the instrumentality of the Governor of Rivers State, we now have a 10.3m wide 21km long road. 7.3m of this is the carriageway, which is flanked on either side by a 1.5m wide shoulder.

“9.3km of drainage is constructed for water discharge and 32 road signs installed to aid drivers, commuters and enhance safety in the area. With this road will come all the socio-economic benefits associated with good transportation access.”