By Joel Okwara
Abia State Governor Alex Otti made history on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, when he showcased the first-ever six-lane road in the state, as part ofvthe legacy projects launched or flagged off to mark his first year anniversary in office.
The road, leading from the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway Tower junction into the Umuahia capital city, was named after former Head of State, General Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi.
The 3.5 km road was inaugurated by former Chief of Defense Staff, Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe (retd.), amidst pomp and ceremony.
The signature project, which was initiated by Dr Otti in September 2023, is one of the series of inaugurations of Otti’s landmark projects in the past 12 months.
Commissioning and flag-off of other historic projects, including the a central bus terminal behind Okpara Square, are on-going as part of activities marking Otti’s one year in office.
Abians from different political divides trooped out en masse to witness the colourful ceremonies, which attracted the presence of the Emir of Azare in Nasarawa State.
