‘Our Government Is Your Government, No Project Will Stop Midway’ – Gov. Otti Assures Abia Community

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has assured the people of Ukwa East that his administration will not abandon any ongoing road projects, stressing that all roads under construction will be completed.

The Governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving a delegation of the Ezumezu Ndoki Patriotic Association at the Government House, Umuahia.

Otti explained that despite challenges, roads such as the Akirikaobu and Obohia projects are still active and will be delivered. He revealed that the Akirikaobu road, which links Obingwa in Abia to Akwa Ibom State, is ongoing and will terminate in Akwa Ibom once completed.

On the Obohia road, the Governor noted that work was stalled due to complications with the original tunnel, which had been blocked. He disclosed that his administration opted for a new tunnel that is deep enough to channel floodwater to the Aba River, rather than incurring heavier costs to retrieve the old one.

“There is no road we are terminating midway. Obohia road is back to life, and if you visit now, you will see construction going on,” Otti stated.

Turning to the proposed seaport project in Ukwa, the Governor said the project would only commence after careful financial planning. He revealed that feasibility studies conducted by Chinese partners indicated that about 19.5 kilometres of dredging to the high sea would be required, which will cost a huge amount of money.

“I will not start a seaport project until I am sure of funds to complete it. We already have the approvals and licences, but viability and funding are priorities. We don’t want to start and abandon the project midway,” Otti maintained.

He thanked the Ukwa delegation for recognizing his developmental strides over the last 27 months and reassured them that his government is committed to the welfare of all Abians.

Earlier, the Mayor of Ukwa East, Mr. Chibunna Akara, hailed the Governor for the transformation in the state, saying stakeholders in Ukwa East are eager to join the “moving train.”

Also, the President of the Ezumezu Ndoki Patriotic Association, High Chief I. N. Ahunanya, commended the Governor’s efforts in infrastructure and governance. He pledged the group’s support for Otti’s re-election in 2027, urging him to entrust Ukwa East’s campaign structure to them.

Senior government officials and leaders of the association attended the meeting.