Otti flags off reconstruction of dilapidated 70-year-old bridge in Abia

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Otti flags off reconstruction of dilapidated 70-year-old bridge in Abia

The governor announced the approval of reconstruction of the Abam ring road and establishment of a primary healthcare centre in Abam community.

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