Following the commissioning of 14 new roads across the state, Labour Party strongman in Bende, Abia State, Chief Iheanyichukwu Ugochukwu has commended the State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, describing him as a blessing to his people.

The roads commissioned include are: Umuode Road, Bakassi Road, Isu ihiteukwa Street, Asa Road, Enyimba junction – Ariraria gate, Rehabilitated Market Road from Asa to Eziukwu Road, Aba, Tenant Road from Asa Road to Eziukwu Road, Cameron Road from Asa road to Eziukwu Road, Ehi Road from Queens Road to Eziukwu Road, Clifford Road Aba from Asa Road to Eziukwu Road, School Road from Asa to the Railway Crossing, Afikpo Road from Eziukwu Road to School Road, Afikpo Road to school Road and Asa Triangle Bypass.

Chief Ugochukwu equally hailed Otti on his Urban Renewal Agenda, which he said has resulted in the total transformation of Aba and Umuahia metropolis.

He appealed to the governor to look into rural areas, which is the food basket of the state.

“I want Governor Otti to critically address the erosion menace in Uzuakoli, which is gradually destroying the agrarian communities in the area. Such measures would save the populace from being swallowed by the ravenous gully erosion in the area,” he said.