We Aren’t Joking With Road Projects, Our Govt Committed To Boosting Trade, Commerce — Okiyi Kalu

In a bid to advance Trade and Commerce in Abia, the state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu has assured the commitment of the Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu-led administration to accord priority on economically viable roads.

While reiterating the readiness of the state government to create an enhanced standard of living for Abians, the Commissioner noted that road infrastructure is very key in actualising this vision.

Speaking on Friday at the commissioning of the Immaculate Heart Road Aba constructed by the Ikpeazu administration with rigid pavement technology, the image maker said the project is a manifestation of the government’s commitment to bring dividends of democracy to the people.

He also stressed that the strategy of massive road construction in Abia is aimed at pushing the frontiers of development in all facets of the State economy.

“In Abia we prioritize economically important roads and Immaculate Heart Road is one of them.

“This road leads to Umungasi market and also leads to a cluster of resident areas in the city where our people do business and we think that we can stretch this road all the way across the waterside river and do another bridge that will head to Ogbor Hill while a spot from here will also lead to Star Paper Mill” he remarked.

While also revealing that the state Government will ensure the completion of Omuma and Ngwa Roads which he described as key roads in Aba, the Commissioner told the gathering that additional 250 kilometer roads will be delivered to rural communities in the state.

The Commissioner also commended the contractor for delivering a good quality job, urging residents to avoid indiscriminate waste disposal on the drainages to enhance the durability of the project.