Otti Set To Commission 12.6km Road Linking Obingwa, Ukwa East

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, is set to commission the 12.6-kilometre Ohanze–Ntighauzor–Umuoha–Oberete–Akirika Obu Road, aimed at improving connectivity between communities in Obingwa and Ukwa East Local Government Areas of the state.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, Dr Ebere Uzoukwa, announced the commissioning as one of the major highlights of Otti’s visit to Agalaba, Obingwa East, on Thursday.

The road project is expected to ease transportation challenges, boost economic activities and facilitate the movement of agricultural produce and commercial goods to Aba and neighbouring communities.

The project, which was flagged off by the governor in February 2025, forms part of his administration’s efforts to expand road infrastructure, improve inter-community connectivity and strengthen Aba’s economic reach.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Otti described the road as economically strategic, noting that it would open up surrounding communities to investment opportunities in agriculture, real estate, hospitality and retail trade.

The road is also expected to provide a vital link between Obingwa and Ukwa East, creating better access to markets and improving the movement of farm produce across the two local government areas.

Residents of the benefiting communities are expected to gain relief from years of transportation difficulties caused by poor road infrastructure.

The governor’s visit also featured an engagement with political and community stakeholders at Ntighauzor South Primary School in Ward 10, Obingwa East.

However, the long-term benefits of the project will depend on its durability, regular maintenance and its ability to support sustained commercial and economic activities in the benefiting communities.