President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the recently reconstructed 36 Kilometres dualised Owerri-Orlu and the first phase of the 53 Kilometres dualised Owerri-Okigwe roads.

Buhari performed the inaugurations on Tuesday, as part of his one-day working visit to the state, the second since September 2021.

The President also inaugurated the reconstructed and refurbished the Imo State House of Assembly Complex in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

Speaking in Amaraku, Isiala-Mbano Council Area, Buhari commended Governor Hope Uzodinma for his quintessential efforts toward the development of critical infrastructure in Imo.

He called on the people of Imo State to keep faith with the governor and promised support for the government and people of the state.

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“I commend Governor Hope Uzodinma for these wonderful projects and I do hope that it will improve movement of goods and services as well as positively impact the socio-economic activities of the state,” President Buhari said.

Also speaking, Uzodinma said the two roads qualified as part of the best in Nigeria, adding that they would “remain signature projects” of his government.

He stressed the socio-economic potential of the roads as “vital to the recovery of the state” and thanked the President for honouring the people of Imo with his visit.

“As part of our 3R mantra, we are recovering roads in Imo and by the grace of God and the continued support of President Muhammadu Buhari, Imo people will be happy that we served them.

“History is being made today. This is a clear indication of our commitment to development of infrastructure. God bless all of us and may God bless you, President Muhammadu Buhari,” the governor said.

A mammoth crowd of residents and party faithful were present to receive the President in spite of the sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Buhari arrived at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport at about 10.46 a.m. where he was received by Governor Uzodinma and members of the State Executive Council.

He also inspected the military guard of honour and exchanged pleasantries with government officials before proceeding to Banana Junction, Orlu council area, on his first port of call.

The Star