Social media was awash on Tuesday with claims by agents of failed politicians that the Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Council, Engr. Jude Asogwa, had been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). But while the rumours spread, Asogwa was on the ground in Nsukka performing official duties.
The council chairman on Tuesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Lodge in Nsukka, headquarters of the Local Government Area (LGA).
Engr. Asogwa also inspected several ongoing projects by both the state and the Local Government Council, including the Nsukka International Market and Aku Road Market. He explained that all the projects were part of Governor Peter Mbah’s campaign promise to reposition Enugu State as a premier destination for business, investment, tourism, and living.
Recall that Governor Mbah had in August flagged off the construction of the 5,000-shop-capacity Nsukka International Market, which he said would first accommodate traders affected by the removal of Ogige Market to pave the way for the Nsukka Transport Terminal. The project, according to the governor, was also in line with his administration’s promise to grow the state’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion.
At the groundbreaking for the Corpers Lodge, Asogwa said the project was in keeping with Governor Mbah’s and the Council’s agenda to ensure the comfort and safety of Corps members serving in Nsukka LGA.
“As you are very much aware, the Governor is doubling down on entrenching Enugu’s place as a cosmopolitan state. So, this will help to ameliorate the challenges of accommodation for Youth Corps members posted to Nsukka and further enhance their comfort and security,” he stated.
At the Nsukka International Market site under construction, Asogwa expressed satisfaction with the level and quality of work, saying the project, when completed, would bring huge relief to the people of Enugu North zone and trigger rapid economic growth across the state and region.
The council boss, however, urged the contractors handling both the International Market and the Aku Road Market to ramp up their efforts to deliver the projects on time and with the expected quality.
