Barring any last-minute changes, all is set for construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC to take over the reconstruction of dilapidated major roads in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State after the May 29th swearing-in of Governor-Elect, Dr Alex Otti.
New Telegraph reports that engineers from the construction giant on Wednesday afternoon made an on-the-spot assessment of one of Port Harcourt Road, one of the most important but perennially dilapidated major roads that have been giving residents and business people sleepless nights.
Recall that just last week, the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Dr Lars Richter visited Governor-Elect, Dr Alex in his country home in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area.
The on-the-spot assessment began from the popular Number-1 Junction in Aba South Local Government Area and stopped at the end of the road in Asa-Nnetu off Aba-Port Harcourt Highway in Ugwunagbo local government area which is about six kilometers.
“Our people will be carried along. The government must be answerable to the people. We got thousands of people suffering on this road on a daily and weekly basis. A whole lot of people have parked out from this place and we must make sure that this strategic road must be recovered as soon as possible.
“We equally expect the presence of the construction giant on other important roads like Obohia and Ohanku roads. So, they’ve seen the damage and we assure Aba people that this reputable construction company will surely restore the glory of Aba,” he said.
He said that Otti will constantly interact with Aba residents to know every aspect of their problems so that he can properly pursue the people’s goals and dreams and make them a reality. (New Telegraph)
