The Honorable Commissioner for Works, Anambra State, Engr. Ifeanyi Okoma, visited the site of the collapsed Ulasi Bridge Yesterday, March 7, 2025. The bridge, which connects Ukpor Nnewi South to the neighboring town of Okija in Ihiala LGA, collapsed few days ago.
During the visit, the Mayor of Nnewi South, Hon. Van George Ezeogodi (Ijele Utuh) and the member representing Nnewi South 11 Hon Johnbosco Akaegbobi briefed the Hon Commissioner on the situation, explaining that the original contractor in charge of the project during the last regime was kidnapped during a period of insecurity in the state. Unfortunately, the contractor passed away few days after being released, which led to the project’s abandonment.
Anambra State Commissioner for Works, Engr Ifeanyi Okoma, visits the collpsed Ulasi Bridge that connects Ukpor to Okija
The mayor, along with the member representing Nnewi South Constituency II , Hon. Johnbosco Akaegbobi, assured the Hon Commissioner that security in the area has significantly improved under the leadership of Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. He emphasized that the area is now so secure that even if someone drops a pin, they can return the next day and find it.
In response, the Hon. Commissioner for Works gave an assurance of prompt government intervention to address the poor state of the bridge.
Other notable people present during the visit included Hon. George Okekwe (Councillor, Ukpor Ward 1), Hon. Nwawulu Ezeana former PG Ukpor and current Special Adviser(SPAD) to the Executive Chairman on Homeland and Community Affairs, Hon Barr. Ikenna Mbazulike PG of Ukpor, represented by his executive members), and Mr Ugochukwu, the Local Government Supervisor for Works, among others.
