Governor Alex Otti of Abia State will on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 flag off the full reconstruction of the 6.8 km Port Harcourt road, Aba . Julius Berger, a reputable construction company which is to handle the project has already arrived in Aba. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu stated this while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
He noted that the road has remained in deplorable condition for many years. The Commissioner pointed out that what previous administrations could not do for many years, has been achieved by Governor Alex Otti in just four months.
Prince Kanu disclosed that many roads in Aba including Umuimo, Udeagbala, Mcc and Old Express are ready for commissioning while the operation zero pot hole in Umuahia is progressing steadily even as demolition work on Ossah- Abia Tower expansion work has reached 80 percent. While noting that Aba and Umuahia have been turned to construction sites, the information and culture said asphalt is to be laid along Uzuakoli road while Alayi-Ozuitem road has been earmarked for rehablitation.
The information commissioner noted that Exco frowned at the level of street trading in major cities of the state with particular reference to Aba the commercial hub and said that government will not allow the trend to continue as the committee incharge will henceforth ensure strict compliance.
Prince Kanu said that the Aba International trade fair which is billed to commence tomorrow is meant to bring SMES together to showcase the potentials of the state to the world,adding that ACCIMA is working with government to make the event a huge success.
He further disclosed that following the participation of Abia in the Abuja trade fair, Abia has been commissioned to supply combat boots to the Nigerian Police.
