Abia okays N1.2m to repair Umuahia Ikot-Ekpene Road(A Federal road)

The Abia State Government has earmarked N1.2m for the rehabilitation of deplorable portion of Umuahia Ikot -Ekpene Federal road. The New Telegraph gathered that the state government’s intervention on the road would serve as a huge relief to motorists plying the road.

The state Governor, Theodore Orji, stated this during an inspection of the progress of work done along the Ekebedi Oboro, Ikwuano portion of the road. He said the amount was for the total reconstruction work which was being undertaken by the Abia State Road Maintenance Agency (ABROMA), adding that the project was expected to last for one month.

He explained that the state government decided to undertake the reconstruction of the federal road owing to its deplorable condition which had been a nightmare to motorists. He added that he had informed the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) on the state of the road.

The governor said: “The point is that the Federal Government is aware because I have spoken to the chairman in charge of FERMA but we will not wait until they come before we intervene because the problem is facing us. We have embarked on the road project; thereafter, we can now inform the Federal Government on the amount spent for record purposes.

The governor, who noted that he was moved by the plight of motorists who ply the Umuahia Ikot- Ekpene federal road linking Abia State to its sister states of Akwa Ibom and Cross River, expressed satisfaction with the level of work done so far. Over 150 heavy duty vehicles carrying goods and passengers which were trapped on the road have found their way to their various destinations.

He appealed to the people of the community to cooperate with the state government to ensure speedy completion of the road and commended the ABROMA for a job well done.

Dude are you sure your post is correct? 1.2 million to repair road? in Nigeria........check wella that should be 1.2billion... go do your findings and get back to us