- He emphasized his administration’s dedication to promoting economic development and enhancing the quality of life for the residents
Governor Alex Otti announced that the Abia government is negotiating with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company to acquire 80 megawatts of power for Umuahia.
Mr. Otti made this statement at an interdenominational thanksgiving service organized by the government to mark his first year in office, held at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia.
He emphasized his administration’s dedication to promoting economic development and enhancing the quality of life for the residents.
“We are trying to solve the problem of power in Umuahia as we continue our negotiations with EEDC,” Mr Otti stated. “When we achieve maximum output, we will have not less than 80 megawatts of power willed to Umuahia that will serve the city.”
The governor added, “It is doable and by the end of the year, or early in the new year, we would have achieved it.”
Mr Otti said the Abia government under his watch would continue to do the right thing “irrespective of whose ox is gored”.
He also gave assurance that he would not be distracted by the negative comments from the opposition.
The Abia governor also acknowledged the pivotal role of religious leaders in advocating for change in the state and their unity, prayers, and support. He further promised that the principle of equity and fairness would be upheld in delivering a democratic dividend to the people of Abia.
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