NDDC to Complete Abia-Akwa Ibom Road, Warns Against Substandard Materials

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced plans to complete the Abia-Akwa Ibom road and has warned contractors against the use of substandard materials during project execution.

During a recent inspection of the road, the Executive Director of Projects, NDDC, Victor Antani, who represented the Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, stated that the Commission is now focused on road projects that will last between 20-30 years, rather than those that would be of low quality.

“We are no longer interested in contractors that will come and pour stones on red soil and walk away, and still demand their money,” said Antani.

He also urged contractors in the Niger Delta to improve the quality of their work.

The traditional ruler of Arochukwu, HRH Eze John Okoro, expressed his joy at the road project, stating that the road was once inaccessible.

“I don’t know how to thank the management of NDDC. This road was just like a track road, and vehicles didn’t come into this village.

But today, we now have a smooth tarred road. On behalf of my community, we say a very big thank you,” he said.

A stakeholder in Arochukwu, Obasi Lawson, also shared the community’s appreciation for the project.

“The Arochukwu people are very happy and have been jubilating, and showing appreciation to the NDDC for the great feat,” he said.

The NDDC’s commitment to completing the Abia-Akwa Ibom road and its warning against the use of substandard materials is a positive step towards the transformation of the Niger Delta with legacy projects.