Abia State Governor, Alex Otti says, his over-riding goal is to turn every community in the state to a safe and secured investment destination with suitable supporting infracstructure like good roads.
Flagging off the reconstruction of the 11.5km Nunya -Eluama -Isuikwuato road Tuesday, Otti said “I am particularly happy because I know the importance of this stretch of road to the various economic and social groups who in about 12 months when this project is billed to be completed will spend less to move their agricultural produce to the urban centres for better returns. China Civil Engineering Construction Company.
“This project links into our general strategy of opening up our rural communities for greater prosperity through quicker access to urban markets and increased investments which ultimately would yield massive employment opportunities for thousands of our young people.
“Our over-riding goal is to turn every community in the state to a safe and secured investment destination with suitable supporting infrastructure.
“This project links into our general strategy of opening up our rural communities for greater prosperity through quicker access to urban markets and increased investments which ultimately would yield massive employment opportunities for thousands of our young people”, stating that the road, upon completion, would provide support for farmers in the area.
According to the Governor, the road is important to social and economic growth of the people, disclosing that the road would be completed within one year, adding that the choice of China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) Limited for the project was awarded to them based on competence and ability to deliver in record time.
Governor Otti equally allayed the fears of not completing his road projects in record times, given the number of projects ongoing in various parts of the State, noting, “We are very strategic in our approach. First, let me announce that all our road projects are proceeding as scheduled and would be delivered and commissioned as planned. So, rather than delay, we are actually getting signals that many of the road projects would be completed in much earlier time than scheduled”
Speaking, the Member representing Isuikwuato State Constituency at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Lucky Johnson and the Mayor of Isuikwuato LGA, Air Vice Marshall Chinwendu Onyike (Rtd) expressed their joy that the road, which has been long abandoned, is being reconstructed by Governor Alex Otti, and assured of their maximum support to the Governor to enable him achieve his goal in the governance of the state.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Works , Engr. Don Oti assured that the Ministry of Works would supervise the road to ensure it is delivered on time and in line with specifications, adding that with the rate at which Governor Otti is moving in fixing road infrastructure in the State, Abia would soon become a centre of reference for development.
In his speech, the Manager of the company handling the project, CCECC, Mr. Eric Shen assured of the commitment of the company to deliver a quality work in line with specifications and in record time too, stating that the road, upon completion, would achieve its aim of connectivity, facilitation of commerce and enhancement of lives of the people of the area.
