A group within Ohanaeze Ndigbo has praised President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi for their significant achievements in improving the infrastructure of Aba, a key economic center in the Southeast.
They specifically highlighted the ongoing road construction projects, such as the expansion of the Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway (Aba segment) and the Aba-Ikot Ekpene expressway, which are expected to have a positive impact on the city’s economy.
In a statement, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group’s Secretary General, praised the efforts made to address the longstanding infrastructure issues that have hindered Aba’s growth and economic potential.
The statement read: “These transformative initiatives have reshaped the landscape of economic development in this historic city, propelling it towards its zenith as the distinguished “Japan of Africa.”
“It is an undeniable reality that the city of Aba has grappled with economic adversity for a staggering 24 years, primarily due to deficient road networks that deterred West African customers, local entrepreneurs, and foreign investors from engaging with this integral city within the Igbo heartland.
“The lamentable neglect of critical federal highways leading to Aba by former administrations spanning from 1999 to 2023 exacerbated its economic isolation and thwarted the growth potential of the Southeastern region.
“Consequently, the enduring support of Ndigbo for President Tinubu and Minister Dave Umahi serves as a testament to their resolute commitment in ameliorating the longstanding infrastructural deficiencies that have impeded progress within the region.”
Considering these developments, the faction of Ohanaeze encouraged the Igbo community to back the current administration instead of engaging in the scheduled nationwide protests on August 1. They stated that the ongoing projects and the administration’s dedication to resolving infrastructure issues justify support rather than opposition.
