Stakeholders and traditional leaders in Amiri, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, have publicly dismissed allegations of poor-quality construction on the ongoing Amiri/Atta–Nkume road project, insisting that the project meets acceptable engineering standards.
In a communique issued after a stakeholders’ meeting held on June 20, 2026, the group strongly rejected claims made by High Chief Ethelbert N. Onweagba, who had earlier raised concerns about the quality of materials and workmanship used in the road construction.
The allegations, which were published in The Statesman and Trumpeta newspapers, suggested that the project was being executed with substandard materials. However, the Amiri stakeholders described the claims as misleading and not reflective of the actual situation on site.
According to the communique, community leaders, residents, and other road users who have monitored the project insist that the construction work demonstrates what they called “sound engineering practice,” including proper drainage systems and the use of standard materials designed to withstand heavy usage and seasonal rainfall.
They further stated that the project has brought visible relief to the community, which had long suffered from poor road access, and praised the state government for what they described as timely intervention on a long-neglected route.
The stakeholders said the road project has already begun improving transportation, access to markets, healthcare services, and schools, while also boosting economic activity in the area.
They added that the Amiri/Atta–Nkume road has become a symbol of development under the current administration, expressing confidence that it will stand the test of time once completed.
The group also distanced the claims from what it described as the wider opinion of traditional rulers, community development authorities, and residents of Amiri, insisting that the concerns raised by the said individual do not represent the collective position of the community.
Reaffirming their support for the state government, the stakeholders expressed appreciation for ongoing infrastructure projects across Imo State and pledged continued backing for what they called “sustainable development efforts.”
