The Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State, has commenced the construction of road networks leading to Smart Schools across the 11 wards of the local government.

Chairman of the Council, Uche Kolo, disclosed that the initiative began with a 4-kilometer road project with adequate drainage, consisting of two box and seven ring culverts, connecting to the Agbogugu Smart School.

Governor Peter Mbah’s special adviser on media, Tochukwu Chukwu, in a statement, stated that the development aligns with the government’s transformative vision for Enugu State, aimed at improving access to education and healthcare facilities.

“The new roads will also facilitate easier transportation to other key institutions, including Agbogugu Ward Farm Estate, Agbogugu Girls Secondary School, and the re-equipped Type 3 Primary Health Center, Agbogugu, thereby enhancing agricultural practices, the healthcare delivery, and educational opportunities in the area,” he added.

The projects, according to him, are expected to yield substantial developmental and economic benefits for the residents of Agbogugu and the wider Awgu community.

Chukwu praised Okolo’s commitment to good governance as evidenced through his ongoing initiatives, which include the establishment of Awgu Smart Farms, the installation of over 600 solar street lights in various communities, and the successful “Water for All” initiative.

Meanwhile, residents have expressed gratitude for the projects, particularly highlighting their potential to boost agricultural productivity by improving access to markets.

A farmer, Mrs. Amarachi Okoro, appreciated the council chairman, Okolo, for his efforts to address the long-deplorable road, stressing, “This road will significantly enhance the transportation of our farm produce and improve our livelihoods.”

The new road network would connect Agbogugu Smart School to surrounding communities, linking Akanwu, Obom, and Obodoakpu communities.