
Smart Corridors, Sky Economies, And Climate Resilience: Abia’s Trifecta For A Sustainable Tech-Driven Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke
Smart Corridors, Sky Economies, and Climate Resilience: Abia’s Trifecta for a Sustainable Tech-Driven Future Phase 1: Governor Alex Otti’s Infrastructure Projects (2023–2025)Governor Alex Otti’s administration has focused on revitalizing Abia State’s infrastructure since 2023, prioritizing road networks, flood control, strategic partnerships, aviation, and fiscal discipline. Key road projects include the reconstruction of Cemetery Market Road (Phases 1 and 2), Shalom Road, and Port Harcourt Road, which have improved urban-rural connectivity, reduced flooding, and boosted commerce in Aba. The dualization of Umuikaa Junction and rehabilitation of rural routes like the Leru-Ngodo Road have eased traffic congestion and linked remote communities to…