SGF, George Akume Assures Senator Nwebonyi, Of FG Readiness To Construct Road Linking Ebonyi To Benue
By Joyce Onuora, Abakaliki
The Secretary to the Government of Federation, Senator George Akume has assured the Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial district and Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Public Accounts/ Water Resources, Senator Barrister Onyekachi Nwebonyi, the readiness of the federal government to commerce survey and design road linking Ebonyi to Benue state.
SGF, while also stating that the President Tinubu-led administration is desirous of fixing all the Federal roads in line with the Renewed Hope agenda made this known when Senator Nwebonyi paid a visit to his office, Abuja to discuss the modalities for the construction of the Ebonyi-Benue link road.
This was contained in a press release sent to the Salient Times by Romanus Uzor Ozioko, Legislative Media Aide to the Distinguished Senator Nwebonyi.
The SGF, therefore, expressed happiness and commended Senator Nwebonyi’s commitment to effectiveness in representing his constituents.
He noted that Senator Nwebonyi is a shining star in the 10th Senate and assured him of a robust partnership to move the country forward.
“ I commend you highly for your focused commitment towards the liberation of your people. You have continued to call attention to the deplorable condition of the Ebonyi-Benue link road and I want to assure you that your clarion call has reached the doorsteps of the Federal Government.
” The importance of that road can not be overestimated. Therefore, I promise you that the survey and design of that all-important road will commence soon.”
Earlier, the Distinguished Senator Nwebonyi congratulated Chief Akume on his well-deserved appointment as the Secretary to the Federal Government. He described Senator Akume as a seasoned politician who has contributed immensely to national development.
“ Your Excellency, I’m here to congratulate you on your elevation as the Chief Scribe of the Federal Government and to seek your support towards the construction of the Ebonyi-Benue link road. I greatly admire your leadership qualities and unflinching commitment to nation-building.
” I want to seize this opportunity to personally draw your attention to the link road between your state, Benue and Ebonyi state. I have the full confidence that you would use your good offices to ensure the commencement of work on the road.”Senator Nwebonyi said.
