By:Imo Thomas -Umuahia.
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has assured Abian that the days of darkness would soon be a thing of the past in the state, with the approval of an independent power project for Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) and the Uturu community.
Governor Otti gave this assurance as a host to the people of Isuikwuato LGA at Isuikwuato High School Otankpa on Thursday.
He said that the approval by his administration to set up an independent power project at Abia State University is part of the ongoing rehabilitation at ABSU.
“As part of the rehabilitation of Abia State University, I have approved that an independent power plant project is set up in Abia State University.
“The independent power plant project would generate not less than 10 megawatts of electricity. So, the idea is that not just Abia State University will be served; Uturu town will also have power from the initiative.
“Those of you who have followed what is happening in this State will know that a few weeks ago, we signed the Abia State Electricity Bill into law.
“So, we don’t need to go to anybody for approval to set up whether it is renewable energy or IPP; integrated power plant,” Otti stated.
He said that when completed and put to use, the days of darkness will be over in the State.
On the appeal made by the people concerning fixing the Amibo — Acha road, the governor said that it would be fixed as it was captured in the budget, adding that the Eziama – Ndundu road will soon be flagged off for construction.
In their remarks during the reception, the Member representing, Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon. Amobi Ogah, and the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa described Governor Otti as a visionary Governor and called for support for the Governor to ensure that he secures his second term in office.
In his speech, the member representing Isuikwuato State Constituency, Hon. Lucky Johnson, used the occasion to officially decamp from PDP to join the Labour Party and said that Governor Alex Otti has made Abians proud through his achievements.
He stated that with his entrance into the Labour Party alongside other stakeholders in Isuikwuato, all political parties in Isuikwuato have collapsed into the Labour Party, assuring that the 2027 governorship election would be decided by Isuikwuato in favor of Governor Otti.
