Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has calmed the frayed nerves of the Ukwa East community over concerns raised about stalled road construction and the proposed seaport project.

The governor assured that these two projects will be completed in a short time, dousing fears that the state government may have abandoned the projects.

Otti assured a delegation from the Ezumezu Ndoki Patriotic Association during their visit to his office, stressing that construction was still ongoing on the Akirikaobu route, which begins from Obingwa and extends into Akwa Ibom State.

“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 work was in progress.

“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.