PRESIDENT TINUBU'S MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE AND HER FAMILY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.
The Minister of Works, Senator Engineer David Umahi, CON, on Friday inspected several federal roads that are under construction and rehabilitation in Abia State.
Umahi commended Governor Otti’s proactive approach to fixing dilapidated federal roads, describing him as a leader focused on the needs of his people rather than partisan considerations.
The Governor of Abia expressed his gratefulness to the Minister of Works for the commendation of his administration's commitment to infrastructure, and the collaborative synergy with the Federal Government under the leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Otti mentioned that The partnership between Federal Government and Abia State Government has already yielded approvals for key Federal roads in Abia State, including:
- Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road (flagged off last week)
- Owerrinta-Umuikaa dualization (ongoing)
- Onuimo-Tower Road dualization (ongoing)
- Ohafia-Arochukwu Road (ongoing), and
- The recently completed Omenuko Bridge
The Honourable Minister did not mince words in expressing his expectations, especially to contractors handling critical segments of the road. Otti noted that the people of Abia endured hardship for decades due to bad road and this is why he is fully committed to fixing the roads
"For over a decade, our people endured hardship due to the deplorable state of this corridor. That is why we are fully invested in ensuring that this expressway, and others like it, are completed to the highest standard."
Otti also thank the Honourable Minister for listening to his plea and rescinding the proposed termination of the CCECC contract. With renewed commitment from the contractors, we expect visible progress in the coming weeks.
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