Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
Barely 100 days after he was sworn into office, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has inaugurated three roads completed by his administration in Aba, the economic nerve centre of the state.
The roads include Emelogu Road, Shallom Road and Cemetery Road phase 1.
Ikengaonline reports that the reconstructed roads were fitted with solar street lights for aesthetics and night vision.
Speaking while inaugurating the roads in Aba, Governor Otti reassured Abians of his commitment to fulfill his campaign promises.
On why his administration is investing in massive road infrastructure, Otti explained that “good road network is a huge enabler in economic development.”
The Governor, who assured that he would maintain the confidence the people reposed on him, said he would develop Aba in line with his campaign promises.
He explained that “what Aba needs is to open it up with good infrastructure and enabling environment that would support the social and economic lives of the people, which his administration is committed to doing.
Governor Otti who stated that the Cemetery Market road had not been used for over 20 years, said that his government was committed to puting to an end, activities of touts in the markets.
He thanked the residents and contractors for their support and solicited more support from all, saying that a new Abia requires the participation of all and sundry. Governor Otti disclosed that a water fountain would soon be fixed at the Emelogu round about.
In his speech, Commissioner for Works, Engr. Don Oti, said giving adequate attention to road infrastructure was paramount to the Governor Otti-led administration as revitalising the road networks would impact on economic growth and development as well as ease off stress on the citizenry.
He called on the beneficiaries of the roads to reciprocate government’s gesture by taking responsibility of keeping the roads free from refuse and drainage blockages.
The Commissioner added that very soon, it would be a serious offence to drop refuse in the drains or to repair automobiles or display merchandise on the roads and informed that the necessary legislative frame work to put that to force is being put in place.
In their various speeches, the President Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA), Chief Jerry Kalu; a resident at Emelogu Road, Mr. Uche Okafor among others; saluted Governor Alex Otti for fixing the roads and assured of the sustained support of the Aba community to his administration.
