Thirteen years after it was abandoned, the Abua–Agba Ndele Bridge and the Ahoada–Ndele Road project are nearing completion, following decisive intervention by the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara.
Barely two months after assuming office, Governor Fubara, on July 28, 2023, undertook an inspection visit to the long-stalled project originally initiated in 2013 by former Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. What he encountered was a critical infrastructure left in limbo for over a decade — a 240-metre-long, 9.6-metre-wide bridge with a 1.2-kilometre approach road, designed to connect Abua/Odual, Ahoada-East and Emohua Local Government Areas.
The prolonged abandonment had left communities disconnected, slowed economic activities, and hindered access to vital trade routes. The corridor serves as a strategic link, providing faster access to the East–West Road and the state capital, Port Harcourt, thereby facilitating agriculture, commerce, and the movement of goods and services.
Recognising the economic and social importance of the project, Governor Fubara moved swiftly to re-engage the original contractor, Setraco Nigeria Limited, signalling his administration’s commitment to completing inherited projects for the overall benefit of Rivers people.
Today, visible progress has replaced years of uncertainty. Construction work has advanced significantly, with finishing touches ongoing as the bridge and its connecting road inch closer to commissioning.
Residents and stakeholders across the benefiting local government areas have welcomed the renewed momentum, describing it as a restoration of hope and a practical demonstration of governance driven by continuity rather than political division.
Once completed and commissioned, the Abua–Ndele corridor is expected to boost agricultural productivity, enhance regional trade, reduce travel time, and stimulate socio-economic development across the affected communities.
For many observers, the revival of the project underscores an administration focused on translating promises into tangible infrastructure — transforming abandonment into advancement, and delay into delivery.
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