The Enugu State Government has further appealed to the Federal Government to reimburse it the amount spent on rehabilitation of federal roads in the state totaling over N22.8 billion, saying that it would enable the state to speed up the ongoing projects in the state.

The appeal came even as the State Executive Council yesterday approved the award of contract for the rehabilitation of more sections of the Federal Government road along 9th Mile (Mechanic Village) – Egede Junction –Umuoka –Okpatu-Army Checkpoint and additional works at Holy Catholic Church, Ochima Town to Opi Junction.

Briefing journalists at the Government House, Enugu, after the State Executive Council meeting, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Godwin Udeuhele, noted that the contract, which was awarded to Comag Steel and Construction Company Limited at the sum of N114,841,938.75, was shaped by the need to curb the negative effects of the dilapidated sections of the road to boost the socio-economic fortunes of the state.

Dr. Udeuhele also disclosed that the council applauded Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his remarkable contributions towards the emergence of Enugu Rangers International Football Club as champions of the Nigerian Professional Football League after 32 years, describing him as a “jinx-breaker” who has made the state proud.