Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commissioned 14 newly rehabilitated and reconstructed roads across Aba and its environs in a landmark infrastructure push that marks the first phase of his administration’s ambitious urban renewal agenda. The commissioning, which took place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, is part of a broader plan to unveil a total of 55 projects including roads and health facilities across the state in the coming weeks.
Speaking at St. Joseph’s College, Asa Triangle, Aba, after touring and inaugurating the various road projects, Governor Otti described the event as the dawn of a new epoch for Abia, emphasizing that the interconnected roads are more than just physical infrastructure they represent restored hopes, revived dreams, and a collective legacy for future generations. He highlighted the strategic importance of the roads, noting that improved connectivity within Aba would elevate the business environment, enhance urban living, and boost property values in the affected communities.
The roads commissioned include Umuode Road, Bakassi Road, Isu Ihiteukwa Street, Asa Road, Enyimba Junction to Ariaria Gate, Market Road (Asa to Eziukwu), Tenant Road, Cameroun Road, Ehi Road, Clifford Road, School Road, Afikpo Road, and Asa Triangle Bypass, among others. These projects were executed by the Ministry of Works and the Greater Aba Development Authority, with the aim of easing the movement of goods and services, especially for Aba’s vibrant commercial sector.
Governor Otti reaffirmed his commitment to making Abia a model state, promising further interventions such as addressing water supply challenges at St. Joseph’s College and urging residents to protect and maintain the new infrastructure. He expressed gratitude to business owners, landlords, and residents for their patience and support during the construction period.
The event drew commendations from the Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, and the Mayor of Aba South, Hon. Obilor Anyanwu, both of whom praised Otti’s leadership and declared that the governor’s achievements have already secured him overwhelming support for future elections. Representatives from the Greater Aba Development Authority and the Aba business community echoed these sentiments, noting that the roads would not only facilitate commerce but also increase property values and improve the quality of life for residents.
Governor Otti’s commissioning of 14 roads in a single day underscores his administration’s resolve to fulfill campaign promises and drive sustainable development under the “New Abia” vision, focusing on transparent governance, infrastructure renewal, and socioeconomic revitalization.
