While road rehabilitation in Aba, the commercial nerve of the Abia State, has impressed many, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has been urged to extend the upgrade to other neighbouring towns.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Elder Goodluck Njoku made the appeal, even as he hailed the governor for his efforts.
Njoku described the de-silting of drainage and rehabilitation of roads as a boost to trade and mark of good governance.
“You can see that the governor has lived up to his words to change the face of the city. Road rehabilitation is going simultaneously in every part of the city including Umuahia, Umunneochi and Arochukwu. Aba has become a huge construction site. You can see the dredging of the Aba River which is a very laudable step because it will check the problem of flooding in Aba. There have been lots of improvements in these areas. The issue of multiple taxation has been a hydra -headed problem and waste management has received a great attention. I commend his Gov. Ikpeazu’s efforts; he started on a good and should keep the flag flying.”
The PDP chief also enjoined residents of the state to support the ongoing rehabilitation efforts by disposing their waste at designated points.
Said he “Residents of the state, particularly Aba, must play their part to enable the governor actualize his vision for the state. I know that expectations are too high, but people must be patient. Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu is a man of remarkable experience. He has been very outstanding in all his endeavours in life. I am sure he will put up a team capable of achieving his good intentions and be able to work out something for the good of the state. Though there are great challenges but Gov. Ikepazu has the capacity to overcome them.”
He advised the governor to ensure that Aba town is decongested through embarking on development of satellite towns which would open up areas and opportunities for the residents of the state.
“I believe Aba town is over populated, there is a great need to open up and develop other areas close to Aba to decongest the town. Adjoining towns like Owerri-Nta, Obehie, Osisioma Ngwa, Umuoba would perfectly fill the gap. It is not good that development has been concentrated in Aba urban since the town was founded. Gov. Ikpeazu, being the man I know, has a great vision for the state. I am not speaking for him but I know that he has a burning desire to transform Abia state to the next level.”