By Victor Nwegede, Abakaliki.
Inaugurating the bridge which was named after the former President Jonathan, he commended Governor Umahi for recognising him in his administration.
The bridge is situated in Iyere Edda in Afikpo South Local Government Area of the State.
Other projects inaugurated by the former President were the Amasiri-Owutu-Ebunwana and the Owutu-Amoso roads all in Edda Local Government Area.
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan who was accompanied by his wife, Dame Patience, further commended Governor Umahi for his zeal to transform the lives of the people positively.
“It is a pleasure for me and my wife to be here in Ebonyi State today, whenever I come to Ebonyi State, I have always seen that His Excellency means well for Ebonyi people.
“I am very much pleased, each time I see the quality and magnitude of Governor Umahi’s projects in Ebonyi State, I thank God for bringing him at this time, the kind of projects I see in Ebonyi I don’t see elsewhere.
Sometimes, I ask where he gets the money, Umahi is a prudent manager of resources.”
Earlier in remarks, Governor David Nweze Umahi explained that the Iyere Flyover was named after the former President for his role in the enthronement of the present administration in the State.
“Let me explain to Edda people that this is the people that God used to bring us to power, so we have to be eternally thankful to them”
“that is why we have named this flyover after him, we chose this flyover because it was tasking building it.
“There is nothing the heart of a man is set to achieve that he cannot achieve, I was driven by my love for Edda people and the people of Ebonyi State.”
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan arrived in the State via the Ebonyi International Airport, Onueke.
