Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to sustain development across key sectors, including roads, health, education, transport, power and security.
Otti who stated this on Tuesday night during a monthly media parley with newsmen, at the Government House, Umuahia, thanked residents for their co-operation during ongoing infrastructure works across Abia.
He enjoined the people of Abia to exercise patience as road construction and asphalt laying continued across communities in the state.
Governor Otti reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to maintain zero-tolerance policy for environmental filth to promote public health, emphasising that residents must take responsibility for proper waste management to keep Abia clean.
In his words, Otti said “In the area of environmental sanitation, nobody has been allowed to drop the ball, and we appreciate the level of work that you are doing. It will continue to be so because we have zero tolerance for rubbish, which is why we go around to pick up rubbish and deal with it the best way we can.
“Any time you see anything that should not be on the road, if it is someone that dropped it, call his attention and make sure he picks it up and puts it in his pocket,” he said.
The governor also spoke on strides in the health sector, saying that over 200 primary healthcare centres are being renovated and equipped with emphasis on meeting minimum standards to improve access to quality healthcare services in Abia.
He said that in furtherance of the government’s resolve to enhance access to quality healthcare services, it placed premium on employing qualified medical professionals to work in the facilities.
Governor Otti also disclosed that Abia recently won national awards for health emergency preparedness, primary healthcare leadership, and strategic partnerships, crediting healthcare workers for the achievements.
He also noted that ongoing renovation, fencing, smart school projects, and improved security in public schools, are all steps his administration has taken in revamping education in the state, adding that a new phase would begin in 2026.
He announced the rollout of 20 electric buses under a pilot scheme, offering free transportation, pointing out that one of the reasons the government decided to acquire electric buses was to promote environmental sustainability and reduce carbon emissions.
Mr Otti further revealed that 20 additional buses are expected, with 60 more arriving later, aiming to deploy 100 electric buses by the end of 2026.
My Administration Will Continue Prioritising Development of Key Sectors ~ Gov Otti
By Nwoko
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