Ikpeazu commissions four roads in Aba

Ugochukwu Ugoji-Eke

The governor of Abia state Okezie Ikpeazu, has commissioned four roads in  Aba the commercial city of the state.

The roads includes Eziukwu, Milverton Avenue, Ojike Lane and Chisco Link roads all in Aba South Local Government Area of the State.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony,  Ikpeazu, assured that the roads would last at least 30 years and called on residents and business owners in the areas to protect the roads.

He said his government undertook the reconstruction of the roads due to their economic importance to the business community in commercial city.

The governor advised those doing cement business in Ojike Lane to relocate to Uratta or other relief markets within and aroind Aba and stressed the need for proper waste management in the area.

Ikpeazu then directed the Abia state Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) to  set up a waste management task Force to ensure the drainages  are kept clean and free of debris.

He disclosed that before the end of February, youths from the various council areas would be deployed to carry out direct labour works of road maintenance and covering of potholes in certain areas where road constructions are yet to be done.

The Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu said he is proud of the governor for making good his promise of fixing roads in Aba.

Oko Chukwu urged Abia people to pay their taxes so as to support the developmental agenda of the present administration.

The Commissioner for Works, Barr Bob Ogu, said the roads were located at Central Business District and will enhance the economy of Aba.

Ogu explained that the roads were of high quality and called on residents to protect the roads, adding that what the governor has in store for Aba community is great and urged all to sustain their support for him.

The Prelate and Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Nzie Nsi Eke, who joined the governor to commission the roads appreciated Ikpeazu for doing a great job for the people.

Eke told the Governor not to relent in building more roads and prayed God to bless the governor and the road users.