OTTI APPROVES RECONSTRUCTION OF ABIA BRIDGE

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The long-abandoned Omenuko Bridge at Ozuabam in the state’s Arochukwu Local Government Area was cleared for renovation on Monday by Abia State Governor Alex Otti.

The bridge connects the senatorial zones of Abia North and Abia Central.

Due to its limited design, which only permits one car to pass at a time, the deteriorated bridge has been a serious safety hazard to commuters for decades.

The situation deteriorates during rainy seasons since the bridge, which is perilously located at the foot of a hill and a hairpin bend, is frequently submerged by floodwaters.

Tragically, the bridge has claimed multiple lives, including students travelling for JAMB examinations.

The state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing the press at the Government House, Umuahia, on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Otti, stating, “For decades, a lot of politicians have taken undue advantage of the rickety nature of that bridge to make promises to people around that area till date, they have never

“His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, has ordered that the bridge be reconstructed to serve the people from that area.”