Abia State Government, has announced plans to partner the Federal Government in the reconstruction of the Ariam/Usaka Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road.
Governor Alex Otti who disclosed this on Sunday, during a church service at Christ Embassy on Library Avenue,Umuahia, reassured that work would commence on the road soon.
“I want to reassure the Pastor that we are doing something about the Ikot Ekpene-Ariama/Usaka all the way.
“Just like we are partnering with the Federal Government on the Airport Project, which will be advertised very soon, we are also partnering with the Federal Government on the Ikwuano Road all the way to Akwa Ibom.
“I can assure you that very soon workwill start there,” he stated.
Governor Otti, known for his unannounced visits to places of worship, said he came just to worship and expressed gratitude to the church for their prayers and support in the ongoing efforts to rebuild Abia.
He emphasized unity within the Christian community, saying, “We don’t discriminate because the body of Christ is one. You may have your different churches that you attend. That’s why you will see me in the Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Anglican, and today, I’m in Christ Embassy.
“So, this is an opportunity to thank you all for the support that you gave before the election, during the election and after the election. And, the body of Christ was united in saying enough is enough”.
Governor Otti said it was important to thank the Church and also very important to thank God because it is God who made all things possible. He cited a portion of the Bible (1 Cor. 2:6) that says “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase”.
The Pastor in charge, Christ Embassy Umuahia, Pastor Chika Alex commended Governor Otti’s leadership, noting that Abia State, often referred to as “God’s own State,” had suffered from neglect and poor governance by previous administrations.
He said that God brought Governor Otti in power to bring the State to the limelight and added that Governor Otti’s administration would fulfill the state’s prophetic destiny.
“Abia State is a blessed State, that is why it’s called God’s own State. It is prophetic and I told them in this church that, that word will come to pass. And God is using you (Governor Otti) to fulfill that prophecy. Abia State has been neglected but God has ordained you to bring the State to limelight”.
The man of God who predicted a bright future for Abia under Governor Otti’s leadership, with increased investments from across Nigeria, said that God was preparing Governor Otti for a higher responsibility beyond Abia State.
