The executive governor of Amabra state, Prof C.C. Soludo has visited Okpoko, in Ogbaru Local Government Area. The governor visited the place, in fulfillment of his campaign promise, to perform an on-spot assessment of the area.

 

The governor also visited Upper Iweka and various locations in Onitsha, he is expected to visit some other place today, 18th March 2022, and they include, Industrial Harbour, Permanent Site Fruits and Vegetables Market, Obodoukwu Road, Ede Road and adjourning streets, St. Lunga, Owerri road and Port-Harcourt road, all in Onitsha.

 

The visit is in tandem with the Governor’s priority from point go to begin his administration’s urban renewal effort and tap into the abundant resources in Okpoko, which unfortunately prides as the largest Urban slum in the state.

 

Part of the visit team include United Nations representatives, Security Chiefs in the state, Secretary to Anambra State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Executive Chairman of Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Barrister Chike Maduekwe, among others.