Alex OttI, governor of Abia State, has said that his administration has approved the establishment of an independent power plant at Abia State University, Uturu.
OttI noted that the move is sequel to the power challenge of ABSU and Uturu community and as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of the university.
Governor Otti made this known at Isuikwuato, while being hosted by the people at the Isuikwuato High School, Otankpa.
“As part of the rehabilitation of Abia State University, I have approved that an independent power plant project be 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 would 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, stands alone and as soon as we have the approval of the House of Assembly, the members and leadership of the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Agency (ASERA) would be put in place,” Otti stated.
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On the appeal made by the people on the fixing of Amiibo – Acha road, Governor Otti said that it would be fixed since it had been captured in the budget, while the Eziama – Ndundu road would soon be flagged-off for construction.
Amobi Ogah, member representing, Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, and Emmanuel Emeruwa, speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, in their separate remarks, described Governor Otti as a visionary governor and called for support for the governor to ensure that he secures his second term in office.
Lucky Johnson, member representing Isuikwuato State Constituency, in Abia House of Assembly, used the occasion to officially join the Labour Party.
He 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 2027 governorship election would be decided by Isuikwuato in favour of Otti.
Ikechukwu Uwanna, Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Abia State, Chinedu Ekeke, Mayor of Isuikwuato, and Uche Maduako, chairman, Abia State House of Assembly Commission, in their separate highlighted the various achievements of the governor in education, health, road infrastructure as well as payment of workers’ salaries and pensions among others.
They said that they were not surprised at the governor’s achievements in less than two years in office and assured that his second term is guaranteed.
