Niger Delta Minister Abubakar Momoh has pledged to activate work on the Agenebode-North Ibie-Okpella road in Edo, which had been on the drawing board for ages.

Mr Momoh, who pledged at the 2023 Au-Ukhua cultural carnival, organised by the Iviukhua community in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo, said the federal government would prioritise the road project.

He assured that President Bola Tinubu would execute the road project.

“I am not happy that when you are coming to Agenebode, you have to pass through three different local governments, thus making the journey cumbersome; we will address it,” Mr Momoh said.

The minister said the Niger Delta ministry would henceforth tailor its programmes to impact positively on the lives of the people.

According to him, the 8th edition of the Au-Ukwa carnival is a huge avenue to boost tourism and generate development.

The minister, who was awarded a certificate as brand ambassador of the carnival, commended the community leaders and the organisers for their efforts to expose the huge talents in the area.

Also, a former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, said he would transform the Au-Ukwa carnival to attract more international attention.

(NAN)