The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, David Babachir Lawal, has expressed the willingness of the Federal Government to develop the Southeast region, particularly its road network.
Lawal stated this at the one year anniversary and empowerment programme organised by a lawmaker, Hon Ossy Prestige, through the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters, Mr. Gideon Samani.
He stated that the President was working tirelessly to deliver a new country, adding that the roads in the South East zone would soon be taken over.
The SGF, who was the chairman of the event, lamented the poor road network in the region and described his journey to Aba through Imo Airport, Owerri, as embarking on trip in a war ravaged areas in the North East.
According to him, “We have noted the problems of this area as presented by the traditional rulers. During my trip from Owerri, we have seen how terrible the roads are. It is like if you are part of the IDPs in the North East zone.
“You know in the budget, we have provided money for fixing some of the roads, creating employment for the youths, including money for skill acquisition. Already, we are employing about 10,000 policemen.
“We have budgeted money for the less privileged. Mr. President is looking for men and women who will team up with him to rebuild the nation and make it great again.
“He wants people who will team up with him to fight corruption. Mr. President is trying his best to do away with corruption. Our President is also in the assignment of recovering stolen money.”
He called on the people of the South-East to give Buhari support in his quest to develop the area in particular and the country at large.
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