Orji Kalu’s road project in Akoli Imenyi aims to enhance transport, trade, and rural development in Abia North through strategic infrastructure delivery
Orji Kalu’s road project efforts in Abia North are gaining momentum with the ongoing reconstruction of Akoli Imenyi Road in Bende Local Government Area, a development hailed as a major step in connecting rural communities and stimulating local economies.
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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North and chairs the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), expressed satisfaction with the progress made on the vital road infrastructure.
In a statement released on Friday, he highlighted the road’s potential to transform commerce, agriculture, and community interaction across the region.
“This project is part of our commitment to improving rural infrastructure, easing transportation, and opening up more opportunities for trade, agriculture, and social development in Abia North,” Kalu said.
Kalu, a former governor of Abia State and ex-Chief Whip of the Senate, emphasized his dedication to seeing the project through, promising collaboration with federal agencies to ensure timely delivery.
Since his election to the Senate in 2019, Kalu has facilitated a wide range of infrastructure projects—from rural roads and schools to health centres and clean water supply.
Notable interventions include the Lokpaukwu–Lokpanta Road in Umunneochi, township roads in Ebem Ohafia, and various link roads in Isuikwuato designed to improve access between farming communities and urban markets.
His office has also prioritized education, renovating classrooms, supplying materials and building new blocks across Abia North.
Healthcare initiatives include solar-powered upgrades of clinics and regular outreach programmes.
In terms of water and power, boreholes and solar-powered lights have been deployed across Arochukwu, Bende, and Ohafia.
His youth-focused programmes include distribution of agricultural tools, small business grants, and scholarship schemes for tertiary students both at home and abroad.
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As the SEDC chairman, Kalu continues to push for equitable rural development, noting that infrastructure remains the cornerstone of long-term progress.
