Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has commissioned two newly completed road projects linking communities in Obingwa and Ukwa East Local Government Areas, while directing the immediate installation of solar-powered streetlights along the roads.
The projects are the 12.6-kilometre Ohanze–Ntighauzo–Umuoha–Obete–Akirikaobu Road and the Nkpokpu Opere–Obete–Isiala Road.
Governor Otti commissioned the roads on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Obete–Isiala Primary School Junction in Obingwa Local Government Area.
Speaking at the ceremony, the governor said the project, which was flagged off over a year ago, had been completed in line with the specifications and minimum standards set by his administration.
He commended the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Don Otumchere Oti, and officials of the ministry for their contributions to the successful execution of the project.
Otti noted that the road had been properly marked and constructed with five-trip concrete pavement, adding that the quality of the work met the required standards.
However, he observed that the installation of solar-powered streetlights was still outstanding and directed the Commissioner for Works to commence the installation immediately.
According to the governor, the lighting system must cover the entire stretch of the road, from the commissioning point to its endpoint at Akirikaobu.
He emphasised that the project would be opened to public use immediately but insisted that the streetlights must be installed without further delay in line with the state’s infrastructure standards.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Don Otumchere Oti, disclosed that the road was constructed to a width of seven metres with asphalt concrete, in accordance with the approved project specifications.
He expressed confidence that the road would stand the test of time and improve transportation, accessibility and economic activities across the benefiting communities in Obingwa and Ukwa East Local Government Areas.
The second road project, Nkpokpu Opere–Obete–Isiala Road, was commissioned by the Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe.
The commissioning ceremonies were attended by the Governor’s Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, Labour Party leaders, the Director-General of the Campaign Council, Labour Party candidates and other political stakeholders.
The projects are expected to improve connectivity between communities in the two local government areas and ease the movement of residents and commuters.
