Politics
Otti lists over 110 projects completed, ongoing across Abia amid opposition criticism
The Abia State Government has released a comprehensive list of projects completed and ongoing under the administration of Governor Alex Otti, highlighting what it described as visible development across key sectors despite criticisms from political opponents.
The projects were outlined in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, who said the achievements represent the administration’s practical response to what he called “opposition noise and frustration.”
According to the statement, the projects cut across infrastructure, healthcare, education, power, transportation, and institutional reforms, reflecting the government’s effort to reposition the state through extensive public investment.
Among the completed road projects listed are Port Harcourt Road, Ohanku Road, People’s Road, Emelogu Road, Kent Road, Umuoba Road, Ndoki Road, Ovom Road and Elizabeth Avenue in Aba, as well as Aguiyi Ironsi Boulevard and Library Avenue in Umuahia.
Other completed infrastructure projects include the Abiriba Ring Road, Umuahia–Abiriba Road, Abiriba–Ohafia Road, and several internal roads across Aba, Umuahia, Ohafia and other communities in the state.
The government also highlighted the completion of the Umuahia Central Bus Terminal and the installation of about 70 bus shelters across Aba and Umuahia as part of efforts to improve urban transportation.
In the power sector, the administration reported the restoration of electricity to 33 communities in Ukwa West, the installation of over 10,000 solar streetlights across the state, and the distribution of more than 60 electricity transformers.
According to the statement, the government has also made progress in healthcare development, including the completion of 200 primary healthcare centres across the state’s 184 wards.
Several hospital projects are also underway, including the construction of a new Abam General Hospital and Ukwa East General Hospital, the upgrade of two general hospitals to specialist hospitals, and the reconstruction of seven general hospitals out of the 22 across the state.
The government further disclosed that nearly 700 medical professionals have been recruited and deployed to strengthen healthcare service delivery.
In the education sector, the administration said it has reconstructed 221 public schools across the state, while work is ongoing on 20 smart schools, with three already completed.
It also revealed that 5,394 teachers have been recruited and deployed, while the process is ongoing to hire an additional 4,000 teachers.
At the Abia State University, Uturu, several projects are ongoing, including the construction of new faculties of law and agriculture, a new cafeteria complex, and a 10,000-bed capacity hostel project for male and female students.
The renovation of the ABSU staff secondary school and the rehabilitation of existing hostels were also listed among ongoing projects.
In the area of public infrastructure, the government said it has completed the reconstruction of the 17 local government headquarters across the state as well as the renovation of key public buildings such as the Okpara Auditorium, International Conference Centre, and the Emeka Omeruo Guest House.
Other ongoing projects include the reconstruction of Enyimba Hotel in Aba, the upgrade of the Aba correctional centre, and the rebuilding of the governor’s office and lodge within the Government House complex.
The administration also highlighted ongoing strategic infrastructure such as the Abia Airport project, the Aba Central Bus Terminal, and several dualisation and reconstruction road projects including the Onuimo–Tower Road corridor and the Owerrinta–Umuikaa Road.
According to the statement, the government has also embarked on extensive erosion control interventions in several communities, including the Alayi erosion project and other environmental recovery initiatives across the state.
In addition, the government said it has undertaken significant economic revitalisation efforts by acquiring dormant industrial assets such as Afro Beverages and Star Paper Mill from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) as part of plans to revive industrial production in the state.
The administration also confirmed that arrangements have been concluded for the acquisition of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) assets serving Abia, with payment processes expected to commence soon.
Land compensation payments have also been completed for major development projects including the Abia Industrial Innovative Park and the Abia Medical City, while payments are ongoing for land acquired for the Abia Airport project.
Water infrastructure projects are also being revived, with the CKC Water Scheme in Aba nearing completion and work progressing on the Umuahia water project.
Mr. Ukoha said the list represents only part of the ongoing development activities across the state.
“The list is not exhaustive. More projects will continue to be published as the administration remains committed to delivering visible and impactful development across Abia State,” he stated.
He added that the projects demonstrate the government’s commitment to addressing infrastructure deficits and improving the quality of life for residents.
The governor’s spokesman maintained that the administration’s focus remains on delivering tangible results rather than responding to political criticism, noting that ongoing projects across the state serve as evidence of the government’s development agenda.
He concluded that the administration would continue to prioritise projects capable of driving economic growth, improving public services and strengthening institutional capacity across Abia State.
The listed projects:
1. Port Harcourt Road, Aba – Completed
2. Aguiyi Ironsi Boulevard, Umuahia – Completed
3. Ohanku Road, Aba – Completed
4. People’s Road, Aba – Completed
5. Emelogu Road, Aba – Completed
6. Kent Road, Aba – Completed
7. Umuoba Road, Aba – Completed
8. Ndoki Road, Aba – Completed
9. Ovom Road & Erosion, Aba – Completed
Elizabeth Avenue, Aba – Completed
10. Toonak Drive, Aba – Completed
11. College Road, Aba – Completed
12. Umule Road, Aba – Completed
13. University Road, Aba – Completed
14. Queens Avenue, Aba – Completed
15. Umuode Road, Aba – Completed
16. MCC Road, Aba – Completed
17. Cemetery Road, Aba – Completed
18. Asa Road, Aba – Completed
19. Abak Road, Aba – Completed
20. Abiriba Ring-Road – Completed
21. Umuahia – Abiriba Road, Completed
22. Abiriba – Ohafia Road – Completed
23. Library Avenue, Umuahia – Completed
24. Cooperative Umuahia, Completed
25. Multiple Umuahia Internal Roads – Completed
26. Aba North Road – Completed
27. Obiora Road, Aba – Completed
28. Echte Road, Aba – Completed
29. Obohia Road, Aba – Completed
30. Enyimba Ariaria – Completed
31. Bakassi Ariaria – Completed
32. Omuma Road, Aba – Completed
33. Omenuko Bridge – Completed
34. Ozu Abam – Arochukwu Road – Completed
35. Several Internal Roads in Ohafia – Ongoing & Completed
36. Several Ongoing Internal Roads in Arochukwu – Ongoing and Completed
38. Restoration of Electricity to 33 Communities in Ukwa West – Completed
39. Ukwa Civic Center – Completed
40. Owaza Road, Ukwa West – Ongoing
41. Abia Airport Runway – Ongoing
42. Umuahia Central Bus Terminal – Completed
43. Aba Central Bus Terminal – Ongoing
44. 70 Bus Shelters in Aba and Umuahia – Completed
45. 200 Primary Healthcare Centres across the 184 wards – Completed
46. Reconstruction of 221 Public Schools – Some completed and others at different stages of completion
47. 20 Smart Schools – 3 completed and 17 at different stages of completion
48. Alayi Erosion control – Ongoing
49. Ariam Usaka Road – Ongoing
50. Nunya Road, Isiukwuato and other Internal Roads in Isiukwuato – Ongoing
51. Mbala – Ngodo Road and other Roads in Umunneochi Roads – Ongoing
52. Onuimo to Tower Road Reconstruction and Dualisation – Ongoing (90% Completion)
54. Owerrinta to Umuikaa Road Reconstruction and Dualisation – Ongoing
55. 17 Modern Courts in the 17 LGA – Completed and Ongoing
56. Aba Prison Renovation and Upgrade – Ongoing
57. Mosque Road, Aba – Ongoing
58. Ehi Road, Aba – Completed
59. Jubilee Road, Aba – Completed
60. Abiriba Water Works Ring Road – Completed
61. SSG Office Complex – Completed
62. Budget and Planning Office – Completed
63. Abia Medical City Road – Completed
64. Umuaduro to 7up Road, Obingwa – Ongoing
65. Abayi-Umungasi Road – Ongoing
66. Umuimo Road, Aba – Completed
Udeagbala Road, Aba – Completed
67. Ekeakpara Road, Osisioma – Ongoing
68. Geometric Power Plant Road – Completed
69. Ultimum Beverages Plant Road – Completed
70. Abiriba – Nkporo Road – Ongoing
71. Ohafia to Arochukwu Road – Ongoing
72. Reconstruction of the 17 Local Government Headquarters – Completed
73. Air Force base Office Umuahia – Ongoing
74. Renovation of Okpara Auditorium – Completed
75. Renovation of ICC – Completed
76. Renovation of Emeka Omeruo Guest House – Completed
77. Reconstruction of Enyimba Hotel – Ongoing
78. GADA Office – Completed
79. Umungasi Pedestrian Bridge – Ongoing
80. Umuahia – Ikot- Ekpene Road – Ongoing
81. Over 10,000 solar streetlights – Installed
82. Over 60 transformers – Distributed
83. 5,394 Teachers – Hired and onboarded
84. 4,000 Teachers – On the process of being hired
85. Almost 700 Medical Professionals – Hired and onboarded
86. Government House Clinic – Ongoing
87. Rebuilding Governor’s Office and Lodge inside the Government House
88. Acquired few Buildings – for the Civil Service Commission – Completed
89. Hostels A,B,C in ABSU Renovation – completed
90. New Faculty of Law – Ongoing
91. New Faculty of Agriculture – Ongoing
92. New Cafeteria Project – Ongoing
93. New 10,000 bed capacity male and female hostels – Ongoing
94. Reconstruction of ABSU Staff Secondary School – Ongoing
95. Construction of a brand new Abam General Hospital and Ukwa East General Hospital – Ongoing
96. Construction of the Phase 2 of Abia State University Teaching Hospital – Ongoing
97. Reconstruction of 7 General Hospitals out of the 22 across the State – Ongoing
98. Construction of a brand new Amachara Specialist Hospital and Upgrading of 2 General Hospitals to Specialist Hospitals – Ongoing
99. Revamping of CKC water project in Aba – Ongoing (90% Completed)
100. Revamping of Umuahia Water Project – Ongoing
101. Several Internal Roads in Isialangwa North and South – Ongoing
102. Several Internal Roads in Obingwa LGA – Ongoing
103. Afro Beverages – Acquired from AMCON
104. Star Paper Mill – Acquired from AMCON
105. EEDC – Deal Concluded, Ready for Payment
106. Abia Airport Project Land – Compensation payment ongoing
107. Abia Industrial Innovative Park Land – Compensation payment completed
108. Abia Medical City Land – compensation payment completed
109. Renovation of Presidential Lodge Umuahia – Completed
110. Several erosion Recovery projects – Some completed and others ongoing
111. Umuahia Material Testing Laboratory – Completed
112. GODA Office – Completed
