Anambra Defends Road Repairs as Commissioner Explains Scarification on Nwagu Agulu–Nnobi–Nnewi Route
By Chibuzo Obidike | IchieTimes
The Anambra State Government has defended ongoing rehabilitation work on the 18.6km Nwagu Agulu–Nnobi–Nnewi Road, explaining that the scarification of affected sections is part of a planned engineering intervention and not evidence of road failure.
The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure gave the clarification after inspecting the project amid concerns circulating online about the condition of the road.
According to the Commissioner, recent flood warnings and water related impacts necessitated intervention on affected portions, which are being prepared for reconstruction, cement soil stabilisation and proper re asphalting to improve their strength and durability.
He explained that the government’s approach was to address the affected sections through appropriate engineering measures rather than apply temporary fixes that might fail to withstand future challenges.
“Our priority is not to cover up defects with temporary fixes, but to address affected sections properly and strengthen the road for lasting performance,” the Commissioner stated.
He acknowledged public concerns about the road’s condition and welcomed constructive feedback, but urged residents to understand the purpose of ongoing engineering work before drawing conclusions from photographs of sections undergoing rehabilitation.
The Commissioner also reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to improving road infrastructure across urban and rural communities, noting that better road connectivity remains essential to community development and economic activities.
He called on residents to support government infrastructure initiatives and take collective responsibility for protecting public facilities.
The government’s explanation comes amid public scrutiny of the road’s condition, with attention now focused on the execution of the rehabilitation work and the durability of the repaired sections.
