Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has addressed concerns about halted road projects in Ukwa East community and the upcoming seaport development.

According to him, both initiatives are on track and will be completed soon, easing concerns that they might have been shelved.

This was as he revealed that progress is ongoing on the Akirikaobu route, which connects Obingwa to Akwa Ibom State, reaffirming his commitment to the infrastructural projects.

Otti gave the assurance during a visit from members of the Ezumezu Ndoki Patriotic Association.

“I know that the Akirikaobu route starts from Obingwa. And the construction is still on. “So, by the time it’s completed, it will terminate in Akwa Ibom State,” he said.

On the Obohia Road, Otti acknowledged initial setbacks but insisted that work was ongoing.

“Obohia road had a challenge. But we have almost solved it. And if you go to Obohia road, you will see that construction is going on as we speak.

“The previous administration had awarded it to a company called Heartland. And before we came, the job was abandoned.
Otti stated that work on the seaport project had not begun due to funding concerns, even though feasibility studies had already been submitted by Chinese partners.

“I was the one who came up with the idea that we needed a seaport. The Chinese who are working with us have turned in their feasibility reports," he said.

ASA