Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to permanently resolve the lingering electricity supply challenges in Abiriba and the entire Ohafia Local Government Area.
Governor Otti gave the assurance on Thursday during a civic reception organised in his honour by the people of Abiriba, Ohafia LGA, held at the Enyimba International Stadium Aba.
The Governor revealed that the State Government had already commenced negotiations to acquire control of electricity supply in the area from the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), as part of efforts to ensure steady power supply to Ohafia and its environs.
The Governor also highlighted his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development across the state, noting that consistent power supply is critical for economic growth and industrial revival.
He disclosed that discussions had also begun with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to acquire and resuscitate the defunct Star Paper Mill in Aba.
“Restoring Star Paper Mill remains key to reviving Abia’s industrial legacy and creating job opportunities for our growing youth population”, Governor Otti said.
Governor Otti who reaffirmed his administration’s development-driven agenda, stated that the his Government is committed to rebuilding critical infrastructure, expanding market access, facilitating financing, and ensuring clean environments for residents to thrive.
The Governor reiterated that restoring the dignity and pride of Abia citizens remains central to his mission as Governor.
He thanked the Abiriba community for the gift of a Coaster bus, which he said would support women and improve community logistics.
In a remark, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Trade and Investment, Chief Nwaka Inem, commended the present administration’s impact on Aba, the State’s Commercial Hub.
He noted that improved infrastructure under the present government had significantly reduced delivery times for goods and services, boosting trade and business activities.
Inem cited growing support from traders who were considering public endorsement of the Governor, as a show of gratitude and a celebration of good governance.
He reiterated the State Government’s resolve to support all efforts aimed at improving the welfare of Abia citizens and strengthening the local economy.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Anya O. Anya, lauded Governor Otti for fulfilling his campaign promise and noted that the Governor’s achievements so far show that he came prepared for governance.
He said that people of Abiriba were proud of the Governor’s achievements and confident that his development momentum would be sustained.
In his address, the General President of Abiriba Communal Improvement Union Worldwide, Chief Yucee Uwah, said that Abiriba people all over the world were happy for honouring the governor.
Uwah said, “We are solidly behind you because, you have served us well and your good work in the state speaks volume”.
In her remarks, a representative of Abiriba women, Mrs Ukanwa Onuma, described Governor Otti as a divine gift sent by God to wipe Abia people’s tears and to change the narrative of the State.
She assured that the women are in full support of the Governor’s laudable and will always support him in all his political pursuits.
