Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu says his administration has earmarked N6.8 billion for the reconstruction of the 4.6km Faulks Road in Aba.
The road, which begins from Brass Junction by Aba-Owerri Road through Ariaria International Market and Ukwu-mango, terminates at Aba – Port Harcourt Expressway be reconstructed by Setraco Construction Company.
Apart from the 4.6km Faulks Road, Setraco would also construct a 5.6km underground water channel that would collect water from Ifeobara basin near Ukwu-mango to Aba River (waterside).
Speaking during the flag off ceremony, Governor Ikpeazu said he was aware that previous administrations in the state made several attempts to reconstruct the road, but failed because proper attention was never given to the Ifeobara basin, which was supposed to channel flood to Aba River.
“But this time, we have given the work to a competent company like Setraco. We know Setraco will do the job, and I will be coming personally every week to see what they are doing because this road is important to us.
“Faulks Road is 4.6km and Setraco will also do another 5.6km underground water channel that will take the storm waters from Ifeobara basin to Aba River. This is a permanent solution to the problem of Ukwa-mango and the floodwater along Faulks Road.
“Those of you who build houses and shops on the water ways, I want to announce to you that we have asked Setraco to bring down any obstacle on their way to ensure the job is done properly.
“Let also tell our traditional rulers and youths that we will not tolerate anybody that will disrupt or disturb what we have come to here. This road is important to us because of Ariaria International Market. We promised you during campaigns that we will do this road and we have come to fulfil our promise. You must help us to fix this road,” the governor said.
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