Buhari Promises to Address South-East’s infrastructural deficit.

Buhari Promises to Address South-East’s infrastructural deficit

President Muhammadu Buhari on has pledged to urgently address the infrastructural challenges confronting the South-East zone of the country.

Buhari who made the pledge today in Abakaliki during a reception held in his honour at the Government House noted that the Igbos remained an integral part of the country.

The president recalled that he had pledged to fulfill all campaign promises he made to the zone when the leaders visited him in October.

“The leaders raised several concerns on the condition of roads and other infrastructure in the region and I want to assure you that we will deliver on all our promises.

“The 2018 budget captures several strategic projects in the region which include roads, power, agriculture, social services, among others,” he said.

Buhari noted that his visit to Ebonyi was an affirmation of his government’s commitment to achieving a united Nigeria for the benefit of all citizens.

“We are the most populous country in Africa with over 300 ethnic groups as our diversity is unique among nations of the world.

“I thank the citizens of Ebonyi for their warm reception and hospitality since my arrival which has made me happy to be in the state.

He also paid glowing tributes to former Governor of Eastern Region, Dr Akanu Ibiam while unveiling the statue the State Government erected in his honour.

“Ibiam was a great Nigerian whose contributions and notable record in humanitarian work -free primary education advocacy and rural development – have been inspirational to all.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on arrival, the president inaugurated two multi-billion naira flyovers on the African trans-Saharan highway which passes through Abakaliki to Cross River and Cameroon.

He also laid the foundation of the ultramodern shopping mall to be constructed by the state government.

The state government also offered the president 2, 000 bags of rice, 2, 000 tubers of yam and white horse in appreciation of his visit.