Gov Otti Commissions 14 Strategic Roads in Aba, Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure Renewal

By Ezechukwu Adimoha

ABIA – As part of activities marking his 3rd year anniversary, the Governor, Dr Alex Otti yesterday commissioned 14 economically strategic roads in Aba and its environs.

The roads commissioned includes the 1.72 Kilometre Aro Amano – Eke Aro Road, Osisioma, the 1.7kilometre Adaelu Road Osisioma, the 1.6 kilometre Geometric Road Osisioma, the 700 meters Afule Road, Osisioma and the 1 kilometre Assemblies of God Church road, Osisioma.

Others are the 738 meters Nwogu Ajagba Street Aba North, the 955 meters Nwala Street, Aba North, the 1.1 kilometer Sacred Heart Street, Aba South,and the Elizabeth Avenue Aba North.

The rest are the 1.5kilometer Nigerian Brewery ring Road, Aba Noth, the 799 meters -Etche Road, Aba South, the 1.1 kilometer Mosque Road, Aba South, the 960 meters Crystal Park Road Aba South and the 550 Meters Kingdom Hall Street Osisioma.

Speaking while commissioning the 1.6 kilometre Geometric road Osisioma, Governor Otti recalled the deplorable nature of the road before he commenced work on the road, adding that he expects the installation of Solar -Powered street lights to be completed on the road by Wednesday.

The Governor noted that the area houses many Industries both old and new ones springing up, adding that he had a few months ago commissioned the Ultimum beverages along the road.

On the Afule road, constructed through the supervision of the Greater Aba Development Authority, Governor Otti said that the road which serves as a bypass will reduce the pressure on the Aba-Owerri road, noting that the quality of the road is above the expected standard.

The Governor thanked the Direct Labour Agency of the state ministry of work for hard work and efficiency it has brought to bear in delivering their mandate, assuring the Agency of more work.

Earlier, while speaking on the Adaelu road, the Commissioner for Works, Mr Otumchere Oti said that the road was done with asphaltic concrete overlay and street lights based on the directives of the Governor.

He explained that the Geometric road is usually impassable during the rainy season, noting that the road was constructed using stone base for durability.

The Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, the Speaker Abia House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, members of the National and state House of Assembly, members of the state executive council, the Aba business community and host of other stakeholders joined the Governor on the road Commissioning.