Indigenes of Aji community in Igbo Eze North local government area of Enugu State are in celebration mood as some of the access roads in their community have been lit with solar powered lights.
The project sponsored by Businessman cum Philanthropist, Cyril Onyekeja Eze of the popular Onyekeja Eze family said the gesture is part of his Corporate Social Responsibility and effort to complement government’s effort in the area of infrastructure.
Responding to questions on his gesture; Eze, who is an elder brother to Peter Eze, the Special Assistant to Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu told newsmen that the idea to provide the facility was borne out of his desire to lend succor to the community; he emphasised that asides beautification, the project will also improve security in the community.
In his words: “The place is my home and it is the responsibility of all of us to contribute to its uplifting in our various capacities. These lights will not only add to the beauty of our community but also improve the security state.
In a related development, the member representing Igbo Eze North / Udenu Federal Constituency, Hon Simon Atigwe also installed street lights along the main road and Junction and is building a massive borehole in Aji.
It was also learnt that the borehole is one out of the several projects he has attracted to the community and the federal Constituency.
