Governor Alex Otti has commissioned 14 road projects across Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to urban renewal, improved infrastructure and economic expansion in the state.
The projects commissioned by the Governor across Aba include; 1.72km
Aro Amano – Eke Aro Road,
1.7km Adaelu Road Osisioma,
1.6km Geometric Road Osisioma,
700m Afule Road Osisioma and the 1km Assemblies of God Church Road, Osisioma.
Others are; 738m Nwogu Ajagba Street, Aba North, 955m Nwala Street, Aba North, 1.1km Sacred Heart Street, Aba South, Elizabeth Avenue, Aba North and the 1.5km Nigerian Brewery Ring Road, Aba North.
The rest are; 799m Etche Road, Aba South, 1.1km Mosque Road, Aba South, 960m Crystal Park Road, Aba South, and the 550m Kingdom Hall Street, Osisioma Aba.
Speaking on Tuesday, during the commissioning exercises, which form part of activities marking his third year anniversary in office, Governor Otti said the projects are critical interventions aimed at improving connectivity, easing traffic congestion and supporting industrial activities in Aba.
At the commissioning of Geometric Road in Osisioma, Governor Otti who recalled the poor state of the road, expressed happiness at the transformation it has undergone.
“It gives me great pleasure to have completed this road. I was a witness to how bad it was.
“If you look to my right and to my left, you will see industries springing up. Not too long ago, we went to commission Ultimum Beverages just down the road”, the governor said.
At the commissioning of Afule Road, Governor Otti described the project as a strategic bypass that would ease pressure on the heavily-used Aba–Owerri Road.
The Governor commended the project team for delivering the road within a record timeframe and praised the high standard and quality of work executed.
“The quality of the road is above standard, lined with street lights and drainage. I therefore commission this road and declare it open for public use”, he said.
At the Adaelu Road in Osisioma, Governor Otti lauded officials of the Ministry of Works and the Direct Labour Agency for the speed and efficiency demonstrated in delivering the project.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Works, Mr Otumchere Oti, who provided details of the road projects, said that several of the roads were previously in poor and nearly inaccessible conditions before the intervention of the state government.
Speaking on Geometric Road, Mr Oti said the 1.6-kilometre road had become impassable during rainy seasons before reconstruction efforts by the state government commenced.
He explained that the project was executed through the ministry’s direct labour arrangement.
“Originally, in the rainy season, this road was completely impassable. And you (Gov Otti), directed that we should go and reconstruct the road.
“Today, we have achieved the road. This road now is in a perfect condition, reconstructed with asphalt, concrete and stone base.
“We’ve also provided street lights and road markings and the road is very good and safe for public use”, he disclosed.
On Adaelu Road, the Commissioner noted that the 1.7-kilometre stretch had also been rehabilitated after years of deterioration.
“This road was originally in a very deplorable state and you directed us to go and fix it. Immediately, I deployed our direct labour team to this road and today, the road is fixed”, Oti stated.
He explained that the intervention included the repair of failed sections, asphalt overlay works, installation of street lights and road markings.
