The Federal Government has handed over some Federal roads in Abia State to the Governor, Dr. Alex Otti for completion. The handing over took place unscheduled working visit to ongoing works on the 56.1-kilometre Section II (Umuahia Tower-Aba) of the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Enugu-Port Harcourt Dual Carriageway being handled by Messrs Arab Contractors (Nig.) Limited by the Minister of Works, Dave Umai.

Umahi explained that the handover followed the express approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who authorized Governor Otti to take charge of the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of the roads, based on a request and mutual understanding.

While calling on other State Governors to follow suit, the Minister commended Governor Otti’s proactive approach to fixing failed Federal roads, describing him as a leader focused on the needs of his people rather than partisan considerations. Umahi urged Abians and other South-Easterners to fully support the government of the day, as well as endorse H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for a second term in office to continue being relevant as an integral part of the Nigerian project.

He informed the gathering that President Tinubu has been very fair to the zone in terms of Federal projects and appointments, citing his as the first of its kind and the recent appointment of the Chief of Air Staff from the zone, as a tip of the iceberg.

He also highlighted several ongoing and completed Federal road projects in Abia and across the South East, as indices of President Tinubu’s commitment to balanced infrastructure development, nationwide.Responding, Governor Otti appreciated the President for granting him approval to fund the projects to completion, describing it as value addition to the good people of Abia State and Nigeria, in general.