From Delay to Delivery: Abia RAAMP takes off, boosting farm-to-market connectivity 

I understand your frustrations about the Abia RAAMP project and its flag-off. However, it’s essential to understand the very acknowledgement you asserted – that government is a continuum, and projects often transcend administration’s.

The RAAMP project, initiated in 2016, faced significant challenges, *especially wanton cases of financial recklessness* including funding issues and changes in administration. Despite these hurdles, the project aims to reconstruct 500km of roads in Abia, valued at £60m, focusing on rural roads, farm linkages, and market access.

While it’s true that you are bent on emphasizing that the *Otti Wave* administration didn’t initiate the project, it’s crucial to recognize the efforts made to revive and complete it – *prudence, vitality, integrity and efficiency*. The project’s flag-off on October 2, 2024, is a testament to the ongoing collaboration between the state and World Bank.

Let’s focus on the progress made and the benefits this project will bring to Abia State, rather than politicizing its origins. By acknowledging the efforts of previous administrations and the current government, we can work together towards a better future for Abia.