Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Alex Otti has cut the ribbon on 14 roads in Aba and flagged off the first phase of the Aba ring road.
Among them is the rebuilt Geometric Road — a 1.6-kilometre stretch that used to be impassable in the rainy season. The state government reconstructed it by direct labour under the Ministry of Works’ supervision, a clear push to boost industry and ease transport in the commercial city.
“I was a witness to how bad this road was. And if you look to my right and to my left, you will see industries springing up. Not too long ago, we went to commission the Ultimum bridges just down the road,” the Governor said.
At the ceremony, Works Commissioner Otumchere Oti said the governor ordered the road fixed as soon as he saw the hardship it caused residents and road users.
“Originally, in the rainy season, this road was completely impassable. And you directed that we should go and reconstruct the road.
“And as usual, I had to deploy a direct labor unit to this road. And today, we have achieved the road. This road now is in a perfect condition,” Otumchere stated.
He explained the rebuild used asphalt, concrete and a stone base for durability, and added street lights and road markings to improve safety and night visibility.
“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 added.
Governor Otti said he was pleased with the result and noted the area is fast becoming an industrial and economic hub.
Other roads commissioned were the 1.72 KM Aro Amano – Eke Aro Road, 1.7kn Adaelu Road Osisioma-Aba, 700M Afule Road, Osisioma, 1KM Assemblies of God Church, Osisioma, 738 KM Nwogu Ajagba Street Aba North, 955m Nwala Street, Aba North, 1.1 km Sacred Heart Street, Aba South, Elizabeth Avenue Aba North, 1.5km Nigerian Brewery ring Road, Aba Noth, 799M -Etche Road, Aba South, 1.1 km Mosque Road, Aba South, 960M- Crystal Park Road Aba South, 4.5 First phase of Aba ring road , 550M Kingdom Hall Street.
