Abia Government Begins Reconstruction Of Federal Roads

The Abia State Government kicked off reconstruction of federal roads in the state, saying it is committed to fixing all the federal roads in the State.

The Commissioner for Works, Barrister Bob Chiedozie Ogu, disclosed this while inspecting the reconstruction of the dilapidated Aba Ikot-Ikpene road from Opopo Junction in Ogbor Hill, Aba.

He said Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has directed that the road be done with rigid pavement technology to ensure durability after a thorough review of the state of the road.

Barr. Ogu pointed out the economic importance of the road which links Akwa-Ibom and Abia.

He assured that the rigid pavement and drainage system on both sides of the road, which will move the storm water to Aba River, will solve the problem of flooding on the road.

The commissioner said the governor was worried over the pains the bad road was causing the people and his administration could no longer wait for the Federal Government because of the strategic nature of the road.

“Recovery of this road will revive the businesses in this area which has gone comatose and will boost economy of the state,” Ogu said.

He expressed displeasure over the neglect and abandonment of the road by the federal government and condemned the slow pace of work being done by the company the government gave the contract.

Recall that in February last year, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Raji Babatunde Fashola, visited Ikot-Ekpene road and directed the Chinese company, CCGC to carry out a palliative work from Opopo Junction while they continue with the project.

But the directive by the minister was not carried out as the Chinese company is still busy with the Akwa-Ibom segment of the road, subjecting those in Abia to untold hardship.