Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commissioned the newly rehabilitated Emelogu, Shallom and Cemetery roads in Aba, with solar street lights.
While commissioning the roads, Otti disclosed that he is investing in road infrastructure because a good road network is a huge enabler for economic development and assured the residents of Aba of his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises.
He emphacized that what Aba needs is to open it up with good infrastructure and an enabling environment that would support the social and economic lives of the people.
However, Otti affirmed that the Cemetery Market road has not been used for 20 years and said that his government is committed to ending the activities of touts in the markets.
He appreciated the residents and contractors for their support, while stating hat a new Abia requires the participation of all and sundry.
The Governor revealed that a water fountain would be fixed at the Emelogu roundabout in the next few weeks.
“The Emelogu road was flagged in two weeks, properly finished with solar street lights. And there is a roundabout at the end of the road. In the next few weeks, the roundabout will be fitted with a water fountain. And from the roundabout all the way down to the Orji Uzor bridge will also be constructed before the end of the year. The entire Emelogu road will be motorable before the end of the year. I want to thank you for the support you gave to the government and the contractor. Some of you were cooking and feeding the workers. The contractors said they have never seen this before. I want to remind you that when we came we promised to redevelop Aba, and we have not even started,” Otti asserted.
