Okezie Ikpeazu, Abia state governor says the proposed Ntigha dry port will become a reality before the end of his tenure in 2023.
He is urging the people to disregard rumours that he intends to abandon the project and others.
Ikpeazu noted that he is desperate to actualize the establishment of the dry port, adding that there could be no better gift to Abia people than a dry port of final destination, where people would clear their goods in the State.
The Governor spoke on Thursday at the commissioning of the first phase of the newly constructed AMAOJI JUNCTION-ABAYI- ISI COURT ROAD in Isiala Ngwa North LGA where he also flagged off the construction of the second and final phase of the road.
At the event which is in continuation of his ‘Kinetic Abia‘ Project Inspection and Commissioning Programme, Ikpeazu said he would deploy every resource to ensure the project is fully delivered and the second phase commissioned soon, assuring Abians he would continue to serve the people and deliver democracy dividends to them.
According to a statement by Mr Onyebuchi Ememanka, his chief press secretary, the governor called on the benefiting communities to nurture the road as it would be a disservice for the people to burn tires or erect illegal speed breaks on the road.
Speaking also, the Member representing Arochukwu /Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Uko Nkole commended the Governor for constructing the road, adding that rural roads add value to the economy of the people in addition to reducing rural-urban migration. He said PDP under Governor Ikpeazu is making progress and urged the Governor to continue.
