The Commissioned only flyover In Abia State.
By Benjamin Kalu, Umuahia.
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu today, officially commissioned the historic first ever interchange in the State, the Aba Osisioma flyover and the newly reconstructed and dualized Aba-Owerri Road for public use.
Speaking at the events which were part of the activities lined up to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Abia creation, Governor Ikpeazu stated that the interchange was constructed out of his desire to facilitate ease of doing business by ensuring that the traffic jam that makes traders to spend hours at the Osisioma junction was controlled. He said that the interchange would bring about economic development of the State
He congratulated the Aba Business Community and Abians at large on the realization of the project, Ikpeazu described the day as special for the people of goodwill adding that, for the opposition and those who castigated his government while the construction of the interchange lasted, it was a sad day for them.
According to the Governor, he invited Governor Wike to commission the projects because he happened to be the father of flyovers in Nigeria and he understands the value of an interchange.
During the commissioning of the flyover, by Governor Nyesom Wike, of the River State, he was flanked by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, includes other special guests, commended Governor Ikpeazu, for changing the developmental narratives of the state.
He said he was proud to be associated with Governor Ikpeazu even as he stated that Abians did not make any mistake in electing him as their Governor.
He extolled Governor Ikpeazu for utilizing the meagre funds of the State to do projects for the people, saying that with the projects the Governor has done, his senatorial bid and election of other PDP candidates in the State are sure.
He expressed joy that the dreams of the Governor in conceptualizing the project has been realized and congratulated Abians on the feat.
Earlier, the founder of a group known as a Grass Roots Mobilization, for all PDP candidates in Abia State, Hon Chief Okwukwe Oriaku, said that, the aims of the group is to make sure that all the PDP candidates in the state, win the 2023 general election in the state. Also helping the less privileged ones, especially the widows and the Orphans and also to make PDP more stronger in the state. He advised all the PDP candidates in the state, not to betrayed the confidence the people have reposed in them.
Adding their voice in a separate speeches, Elder Emeka Egesie, the chairman, Ariaria international market, described the the day as an important day, as the first flyover, in the state, is being commissioned that day.
The state director of Abia Pleasure Group, Prince Samuel Onwuasoanya, that of Abia Project-Actualization Forum, Ambassador Ahamefula Okechukwu, the Uche Ndi Abia Action Group, Chief Ikechukwu Ihenacho, who is the chairman Osisioma Ngwa international market and the commissioner for basic education in the state, all spoked on the achievement’s of the governor so far in the state.
Deputy Governor Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, serving and former members of the National and State Assemblies from both states, Secretary to Government, Barrister Chris Ezem, members of the State Executive Council as well as other personalities in the state, that were present at the occasion.
