Governor Alex Otti says his administration has restored public confidence, dignity, and pride among Abians through reforms, infrastructure development, and fiscal discipline within three years in office.
Speaking during the May edition of his monthly media chat, “Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians,” the governor highlighted achievements recorded by his administration across road construction, transportation, sanitation, healthcare, and public finance.
Otti said the state government has completed 414 road projects covering about 864.12 kilometres across different parts of Abia, while 82 additional roads spanning about 212 kilometres are currently under construction.
According to him, the ongoing projects also include drainage systems and street lighting infrastructure.
“There are another 82 roads under construction and they are at different stages of completion,” he said.
The governor noted that the administration has also introduced road maintenance measures, including direct labour initiatives and a zero-pothole policy, to preserve the quality of infrastructure delivered by the state.
He argued that improved road networks are critical to economic growth.
“Roads reduce transport costs, improve business efficiency, accelerate trade and commerce and, most importantly, create jobs,” Otti stated.
On environmental sanitation, the governor said Abia has moved from being regarded as one of Nigeria’s dirtiest states to one of the cleanest following the sanitation emergency declared at the beginning of his administration.
He disclosed that more than 2,000 jobs have been created through the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA).
Otti also said the state transport scheme launched in 2025 has transported over 326,000 passengers, adding that 50 additional buses are expected before the end of the year.
The governor announced that the Umuahia Transport Terminal would be commissioned on May 27, while the Aba terminal is scheduled for completion next year.
He added that the government has installed 70 bus shelters across Aba and Umuahia and is deploying solar hybrid charging systems for buses.
According to Otti, his administration has focused on human capital development, infrastructure renewal, fiscal responsibility, and social justice as part of efforts to rebuild trust in governance.
“So, without any fear of contradiction, we can say that we have restored the pride of our people, both at home and abroad,” he said.
The governor further stated that workers in the state now receive salaries on or before the 28th of every month, while the government has also recovered some allegedly stolen state assets.
He added that Abia’s debt profile has been reduced by over 60 per cent, with the state now ranked fourth nationally in fiscal responsibility.
Otti said his administration would continue pursuing reforms and infrastructure projects aimed at improving living standards and accelerating development across the state.