By Ugochukwu Alaribe
Foremost industrialist, Elder Emmanuel Adaelu, has said that the lost glory of Aba as the commercial hub of the South East zone has been restored through massive provision of critical infrastructure in the city by Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu.
Adaelu, who stated this in an interview with journalists at his Abayi Amaugwu country home in Osisioma Ngwa council area, explained that Aba was neglected by successive administrations for over 50 years as critical infrastructure; especially roads, decayed, living the city in ruins until Ikpeazu came with his urban renewal project.
He noted that many businesses that had left Aba due to poor state of infrastructure are already back as Gov. Ikpeazu has initiated business friendly policies and rehabilitated many roads leading to market and other economic centres.
In his words, “Aba was neglected for over 50 years. Many companies left the city due to poor infrastructure. But the story has changed. Gov. Okezie…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
