Otti Commissions 13 Completed Road Projects, Flags-Off Construction Of Aba Ring Road

In continuation of the commissioning and flagging-off of projects as part of activities marking the third year anniversary of the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has commissioned 13 newly rehabilitated roads and flagged-off the construction of the 4.5 kilometres first phase of Aba ring road across Osisioma, Aba North and South LGAs of the State.

The roads commissioned include; Aro Amano – Eke Aro Road, Adaelu Road Osisioma – Aba, Geometric Road Osisioma, Afule Road, Osisioma, Assemblies of God Church Road, Osisioma, Kingdom Hall Street, Nwogu Ajagba Street, Aba North, Nwala Street, Aba North, Sacred Heart Street, Aba South, Elizabeth Avenue, Aba North, Nigerian Brewery ring Road, Aba North, Etche Road, Aba South, Mosque Road, Aba South, Crystal Park Road, Aba South while the first phase of Aba ring road was flagged – off for construction.

Speaking on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at the various spots where roads were commissioned and flagged-off, the Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, said that the road projects were aimed at easing traffic congestion within Aba metropolis and improving connectivity to neighbouring States and communities.

While appreciating the quality of work done on the roads, the Governor noted that the roads were done in line with specifications and said that it is for the use of all, adding that he is happy that the roads were done in line with his directives and the quality as expected.

“Let me also say, that this road is not particularly for anybody but Abia citizens.

“It gives me pleasure to have completed this road (Geometric road).

“I was a witness to how bad it (Geometric road) was. If you look to my right and to my left , you will see industries springing up,” Gov. Otti stated.

Governor Otti said that the Afule road project in particular, was strategically conceived to divert heavy traffic away from the commercial city, especially for travelers with no direct business within Aba township, adding that, the road project would provide easier access for commuters traveling to Akwa Ibom State, Cross River State, Obingwa and other parts of the State without necessarily passing through the busy city centre.

“This (Afule road) is a bypass that would reduce the pressure on the Aba-Owerri road.

“The quality of the road is above standard, lined with street lights and drainage,” Gov. Otti stated.

For the first phase of the Aba ring road project, which cuts across Umuaduru – Okpulo Umuobo, in Osisioma LGA being handled by the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA), Governor Otti said that the road is expected to create an alternative traffic route around Aba and support the government’s drive towards urban renewal and economic expansion.

Governor Otti, who described the road as a strategic infrastructural initiative designed to decongest Aba, the commercial city, said that, on completion, the road would be an alternative road to bypass Aba city centre, adding that the road was conceived as part of efforts to tackle traffic congestion .

The State Chief Executive disclosed that the project is being inaugurated in line with his administration’s policy of ensuring that contractors commence work before formal project flag-off.

“The whole idea, is to take traffic off Aba Metropolitan City. If you have no business inside Aba, then you don’t have to enter Aba to go to Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Obingwa and other parts of the State.

“That would reduce the congestion inside the town”, Gov. Otti stated.

“Before we flag off any project, we ensure that work has started, so, I’m happy that we have started construction,” Gov. Otti stated.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Otumchere Oti said that, during the rainy season, most of the roads were completely impassable but the Governor directed that the roads be constructed through Direct Labour.

The Commissioner, who noted that the roads were of good quality, informed the Aba people that they were rehabilitated with asphaltic concrete, stone base, drainages , solar street lights and road markings.

He also said that the Aba ring road project would enhance connectiivity, save traveling time and improve the economy of the commercial city.

Earlier, the Director-General of Geater Aba Development Authority (GADA), Architect Uche Ukeje, while informing the mammoth crowd that the Aba ring road project was intended to improve movement around Aba, noted that the project would significantly reduce traffic gridlock inside the city.

He explained that the initial first phase would start from the project point and link up to Ikot Ekpene Road and terminates at Okpulor Umuobo, adding that, with the Aba ring road and Afule road, one would easily get into the city

The Governor was joined by the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, members of the National Assembly, Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly and his colleagues, Commissioner for Information and other members of the State Executive Council, Mayors , traditional rulers, and clergy men among others.

Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.