PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMENDS GOV. OTTI AS HE COMMISSIONS ROAD PROJECTS IN ABA.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has used the occasion of the commissioning of road projects done by Governor Alex Otti to commend Dr Otti for restoring the Lost glory of Aba, the Enyimba city.
President Tinubu gave the commendation on Friday, at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba while addressing Abians after the commissioning of the 6.7 kilometres, 6-lane dual carriage Port Harcourt road and other roads in Aba including, Ohanku Road, Ndoki Road by East, Ajiwe Street, Pepple’s Road, Gabriel Nwosu, Nkoro and Umuatako Roads.
The President, Ably Represented by His Excellency The Minister of Works, Senator Engr. Dave Nwaeze Umahi Said through Governor Otti, Abia people have taken back their State. That the he has restored the lost glory of Abia State.
He appreciated Abians for trooping out en masse to welcome him, “It shows the love you have for our government, for your Governor, and for the infrastructural development taking place in Abia State.
“Since I came by 10 am, we have been commissioning projects. First was the Michael Okpara Auditorium, a legacy project, a beauty to behold, the wonder of recovering the long-abandoned Port Harcourt Road by the construction giant, Julius Berger, Ohanku Road strongly built and 6 other Roads across Aba, the famous Enyimba City.
“The way and speed your Governor is going, by the end of his tenure the entire State will be fully recovered.
“I commend your Governor very highly. He is a sound economist, and a very experienced personality. I have no doubt, that through him, Abia has recovered her lost glory.
“Governor, I thank you very much, and I commend you for the great work you are doing, and I thank the leaders of Abia State, irrespective of political leanings,” President Tinubu stated.
The President, who said that Abia State is very important in the economic development plans of Nigeria, assured that his government is committed to helping the sub-nationals to develop and deliver good governance to the people.
“I am committed to helping and working with your Governor Dr Alex Otti to ensure that Abia people Benefits from My New Infrastructural Policies and Development.
“We are witnessing the effects of the subsidy Removal here in Abia State. It is happening in other States of Nigeria,” President Tinubu maintained.
The President highlighted many projects his administration is carrying out in the South East and solicited more support from Nigerians.
In his speech, the Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti said that the road projects commissioned are of great economic and social importance to the Aba business community.
“Our joy is boundless, and for millions of people who live in this city, this day shall remain a background in our memory. Port Harcourt Road, which at some point mirrored Aba regrettable decline, has now returned triumphantly to its place in destiny.
“It is projected that the economic impact of these roads could see the value of Aba gross domestic product rise significantly in the medium to long term.
“I have no doubt, that over the next 12 months, the volume of trade between Aba and other business capitals in the country will double,” Governor Otti asserted
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04 – 10- 2025.
