National News Special Report
"Work Will Soon Commence On Port Harcourt Road, Aba" - Gov. Otti Assures As He Commissions 3 Roads | SEE PHOTOS
![]()
Faith Ukanwa
Sep 16, 2023
In line with his campaign promise of attacking infrastructural decay in Abia State, the executive governor of the state,
Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has commissioned three roads in Aba, the commercial city of the state.
READ ALSO:
NEW DEVELOPMENT: Islamic Group Blames Jonathan For The Bombardment Of Palestinians By Israel |READ FULL
The governor while commissioning the roads namely; Shalom road, Emelogu road and Cemetery road, assured that work will soon commence in full force on the long abandoned Port Harcourt -Aba road as the state government has gotten a strong signal from the federal government.
READ ALSO:
Why El-Rufai Was Returned To ICPC Custody?
Otti restated his commitment to boost the economy of the state by constructing accessible and durable roads, ICT hubs, recreational facilities, among others.
READ ALSO:
US Election: Could it be Bernie Sanders v Donald Trump?
"Roads are great economic enablers .... the world needs to know that Aba is back as a great hub of commerce. We will build the best roads, hotels, hospitals, markets, and turn Aba into the best ecosystem.
READ ALSO:
EXPL0SIVE: How APC Senators Scored Own Goal By Voting Against Electronic Transmission Of Result Revealed
"Aba will never be the same again" governor Otti pledged.
READ ALSO:
REVEALED: How All Progressives Congress (APC) Played Into The Opposition Hands Ahead Of 2027 - Sumner Sambo Warns
He charged residents to help his administration in its vision of a new and clean Aba by disposing refuse properly.
READ ALSO:
How 65 communities in Niger State negotiated peace deal with Boko Haram - N20m levy agreed
Governor Otti also warned those extorting traders and transporters to desist from such, warning that he will deal decisively with anyone caught in such act.
READ ALSO:
"Terrorists Have Outgunned Our TroopsÔÇØ - Ndume Raises Alarm Over Boko Haram War, Sends Urgent Message To Tinubu
Speaking earlier to ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER, the state commissioner for works, Hon. Donatus Otumchere stated that the reconstruction of the 0.55KM Shalom road, off Umu-Imo road, Abayi, Aba, cost about N350million with drainages and street lights.
READ ALSO:
Tinubu Breaks Silence on Hardship, Inflation, Power Crisis - Vows Nigeria Will Overcome Economic Storm
He noted that the road re-awarded by governor Alex Otti to Ferotex construction Co LTD has a strong durability strength with its high pavement characteristics, sub base, sharp base, stone base and binder specifications would also allow heavy duty vehicles ply the road without damaging it.
READ ALSO:
Monarch Reveals Who Brought Terrorism Into Borno State | READ DETAILS
Speaking also, the constructor, Engineer Afolayan Shegun assured that all specifications approved for the project were adhered to.
READ ALSO:
I Will Not Allow Criminality As President, Peter Obi Declares
On his own part, the Labour Party Abia state chairman, Mr Ceekay Igara, noted that the once impassable Shalom road have been reconstructed and commissioned by the governor under 100 days in office among other roads forming the first set of roads the governor has constructed and commissioned.
READ ALSO:
[VIDEO] How Hoodlums attacked over 100 policemen at Herbert Macaulay, Lagos
He stated that though Otti's administration inherited a colossal failure, it will strive to rejig all sectors.
READ ALSO:
Sowore's Miscalculation and the Need to beat a Wise Retreat
Residents who spoke to AFNEWS, expressed excitement for the roads which they said, would give them easy access to their various houses and shops.
