Leaders of Abia North Senatorial District have lauded Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for facilitating the construction of some important roads in the senatorial district.
According to the leaders, the facilitation of the construction of Isikwuato-Uturu-Akara road in Isikwuato local government area, and that of Itumbuzo in Bende local government area should be commended by all irrespective of their political affiliation.
The leaders under the aegis of Abia North Peace Foundation said: “As Chief Whip of the 9th Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu had during the supplementary budget of President Muhammadu Buhari facilitated the Isikwuato-Uturu-Akara road in Isikwuato LGA, and the road from Itumbuzo in Bende LGA to Ini LGA of Akwa Ibom State. It was a compensation to Abia North Senatorial District from President Muhammadu Buhari.
“As leaders of Abia North Senatorial District, we appreciate the efforts of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to the development of Abia North Senatorial District, Abia State and Nigeria at large. We appreciate him for facilitating other projects like the reconstruction and furnishing of over 100 schools across district, construction and reconstruction of over 66 rural roads, provision of solar street lights, patrol vehicles for security operatives, boreholes, scholarships and numerous women and youth developmental programs,” Chief Nnanna Ukaegbu, coordinator of the leaders said on Saturday.
The leaders also congratulated the lawmaker on his one year anniversary in the 10th Senate, noting that the former Abia state governor has demonstrated capacity and leadership dexterity in the 10th senate judging by his bills and the number of projects he attracted in the 2024 budget.
Our correspondent reports that of all the former governors in the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu (APC-Abia North), has five bills to his name: the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023; the Armed Forces Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024; the Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024; the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Agency Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
