The people of Oba community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State have appealed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to grant them key developmental projects that will accelerate the transformation of the fast-growing town.
DAILY POST reports that they were particular about the strategic Oba–Umuoji road which the governor has already approved at the cost of over N3 billion.
The appeal was led by the President General of Oba Patriotic Union (OPU), Engr. Anthony Uzo Ejiofor (Ezeugonna), during a grand rally in Oba.
Top among the demands was the construction of the Oba–Umuoji–Akwukwu road, a vital link road connecting three communities, which the PG described as the town’s topmost priority for boosting trade, mobility, and economic growth in the Idemili axis.
Ejiofor also urged the governor to consider Oba indigenes and residents for government appointments, and to formally designate Rojenny Tourist and Sports Village as Anambra’s official State Sports Centre, given its historic role in nurturing Nigeria’s victorious Golden Eaglets of 1993 and its approval by CAF for continental matches.
In a related development, the Deputy Mayor of Idemili South, Ifeanyi Anakuba, commended Ejiofor for his collaborative style of leadership and his inspiring performance at the rally which, according to him, directly influenced Governor Soludo’s approval of the Oba–Umuoji road project.
Anakuba described the development as “a landmark breakthrough that will not only open up greater opportunities for Oba and Umuoji but also strengthen economic and social ties across Idemili South.”
He praised the synergy between the President General, the Mayor of Idemili South, Dr. Mrs Amaka Obi (Iyom Ife-Abata), and the state government, noting that their unity has proven that when communities and government align in purpose, development becomes achievable and sustainable.
Anakuba further encouraged other President Generals across Idemili to emulate Ejiofor’s example by forging meaningful partnerships with the government to attract life-changing projects.
With the governor’s nod for the N3 billion road project, the community said they remain hopeful that other pressing needs, including government appointments, more infrastructure, and the recognition of Rojenny Sports Village as the State Sports Capital, would soon receive Soludo’s seal of approval.
“Oba is ready to partner with the government, contribute our quota, and stand as a model of grassroots progress in Anambra State,” Ejiofor declared, while assuring the governor of the community’s support ahead of the governorship election in November.
Anambra community begs Soludo for completion of road project, others