By Oyem Jonathan
The Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike , on Friday embarked on the grading of St. Michael’s Catholic Church Road in Ubulu-Uku and extended the intervention to Idumu-Ishonu Road, where he addressed a long-standing erosion and flooding problem that had plagued the area for decades.
The perennial erosion, which often rendered the road impassable, had hindered school children, farmers, and residents from accessing the vital link road, particularly during the rainy season.
The grading and remedial works have now brought lasting relief to the community, significantly improving mobility, safety, and access.
Speaking during the exercise, Mrs. Ukah Helen, Head Mistress of Master Minds Foundation School, Idumu-Ishonu, expressed deep appreciation to the council chairman for remembering her, the pupils, and parents who rely on the road daily. She noted that the intervention will greatly ease the movement of parents bringing their children to school and enhance overall accessibility within the community.
During the remedial rehabilitation and removal of an ancient dumpsite along the corridor, the Supervisory Councilor for Environment, Hon. Chika Kelly Edozie, alongside the Head of Department of Environment, Sanitarian Mrs. Ngozi Enubuzor; Mrs. Chukwura Bilkisu, Special Assistant to the Chairman on Media and Publicity; Comrade Michael Ofunne, Special Assistant to the Chairman on General Duties; Comrade Chiedu Okonkwo; and the President of the Ubulu Youth Development Council, Comrade Sunday Nwaokolo represented by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Anointing Ojianwune were on ground to monitor the cleanup exercise.
Speaking to newsmen, the Head Mistress of Daughters of Divine Love Primary School, located along St. Michael’s Catholic Church Road, Abuedo Quarters, Ubulu-Uku, expressed gratitude to the council chairman for the intervention.
She noted that the opening up of the road has greatly benefited her school and the surrounding community and prayed for God’s continued wisdom, strength, and blessings upon Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike in his leadership.
The intervention once again underscores the chairman’s unwavering commitment to grassroots development, responsive leadership, and people-centred governance in Aniocha South.
