Enugu Approves Construction Of 151.55km Rural Roads, As Work On Renovation Work At Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Begins
The Enugu State Government has approved the construction of 151.55 kilometres of rural roads across the state as part of efforts to open up communities and improve connectivity in the state.
The Enugu State Government has approved the construction of 151.55 kilometres of rural roads across the state as part of efforts to open up communities and improve connectivity in the state.
The approval was given during the State Executive Council, EXCO, meeting at Government House in Enugu on Monday.
Briefing reporters on the outcome of the meeting, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Benjamin Okoh, said the approval aligned with Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to delivering 10,000 kilometres of roads across the state.
Okoh further said that the newly approved projects cover multiple rural corridors aimed at enhancing access and economic activity.
According to Okoh, some of the projects include the 52.2 kilometer Nsukka–Lejja–Aku–Akpakwume–Eke–Ebe Road, as well as several others across the Enugu North Senatorial District totalling about 70 kilometres.
Others include the 10.1 kilometer Ezeagu–Umumba–Oye–Ebenebe Road, 14.5 kilometer Enugu–United Palm Plantation Access Road at Ibite-Olo and 3.6 kilometer Umuabi–Umuaga Link Road,
They further include 18.23 kilometer Eke–Obinagu–Obodo Nike–Umu Ode–Oruku–Aguikpa–Amechi Idodo Road, among others.
Okoh stressed that all the projects were rural roads, emphasising that the government had largely addressed urban road infrastructure through earlier phases, with over 95 per cent completion recorded in the second phase of urban road construction, pointing out that over
2,000 kilometres of rural roads were captured in the state’s 2026 budget, reinforcing the administration’s focus on inclusive development.
Also, speaking on the occasion, the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Lloyd Ekweremadu, said that the Enugu City International Marathon would hold on 30 August 2026, as part of efforts to establish it as a major global sporting event.
Ekweremadu, also said that the National Sports Festival would begin on November 27, 2026, even as preparations had reached an advanced stage.
The approval was given during the State Executive Council, EXCO, meeting at Government House in Enugu on Monday.
Briefing reporters on the outcome of the meeting, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Benjamin Okoh, said the approval aligned with Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to delivering 10,000 kilometres of roads across the state.
Okoh further said that the newly approved projects cover multiple rural corridors aimed at enhancing access and economic activity.
According to Okoh, some of the projects include the 52.2 kilometer Nsukka–Lejja–Aku–Akpakwume–
Others include the 10.1 kilometer Ezeagu–Umumba–Oye–Ebenebe Road, 14.5 kilometer Enugu–United Palm Plantation Access Road at Ibite-Olo and 3.6 kilometer Umuabi–Umuaga Link Road,
They further include 18.23 kilometer Eke–Obinagu–Obodo Nike–Umu Ode–Oruku–Aguikpa–Amechi Idodo Road, among others.
Okoh stressed that all the projects were rural roads, emphasising that the government had largely addressed urban road infrastructure through earlier phases, with over 95 per cent completion recorded in the second phase of urban road construction, pointing out that over
2,000 kilometres of rural roads were captured in the state’s 2026 budget, reinforcing the administration’s focus on inclusive development.
Also, speaking on the occasion, the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Lloyd Ekweremadu, said that the Enugu City International Marathon would hold on 30 August 2026, as part of efforts to establish it as a major global sporting event.
Ekweremadu, also said that the National Sports Festival would begin on November 27, 2026, even as preparations had reached an advanced stage.
His words, “Enugu State recently recorded a strong performance at the National Para Games in Abuja, winning 40 gold, eight silver, and seven bronze medals to emerge overall champions."
Ekweremadu further noted that renovation works at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium were ongoing and expected to be completed ahead of the festival.
According to him, “The renovation, refurbishment and modernisation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium is being carried out by the China Communications Construction Company."
On the accomodation of about 8,000 expected participants, Ekweremadu said the state was about 85–90 per cent ready.
On his own, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ugochi Madueke, said the EXCO furthermore, approved the construction of access roads leading to key tourist sites, including Ngwo Pine Forest, Nsude Pyramid, and Awhum Waterfall.
Ekweremadu further noted that renovation works at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium were ongoing and expected to be completed ahead of the festival.
According to him, “The renovation, refurbishment and modernisation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium is being carried out by the China Communications Construction Company."
On the accomodation of about 8,000 expected participants, Ekweremadu said the state was about 85–90 per cent ready.
On his own, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ugochi Madueke, said the EXCO furthermore, approved the construction of access roads leading to key tourist sites, including Ngwo Pine Forest, Nsude Pyramid, and Awhum Waterfall.
Madueke noted that ongoing projects such as a canopy walkway, zip line, and the Cross of Hope at Okpatu were aimed at attracting up to 3 million tourists annually to the state.
She furthermore, noted that the government’s infrastructure drive, combined with tourism and sporting activities, was aimed at transforming Enugu into a major destination for investment, recreation, and economic growth.
She furthermore, noted that the government’s infrastructure drive, combined with tourism and sporting activities, was aimed at transforming Enugu into a major destination for investment, recreation, and economic growth.
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