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Abia State governance reforms and political updates

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Abia State has continued its focus on governance, infrastructure, and social welfare reforms under Governor Alex Otti. Building on previous infrastructure milestones, Otti reported that the administration has constructed approximately 450 roads without incurring new loans. He has highlighted significant fiscal management, noting a reduction in inherited debt from N191.2 billion to N48.4 billion. During the state’s 35th anniversary in August 2026, Otti announced the commencement of payments for gratuity arrears dating back to 2001 and inaugurated the 80-bed Chima Ubani General Hospital, a facility featuring digital health and telehealth capabilities. He also ordered an investigation into the alleged unlawful stoppage of a civil servant's salary to ensure administrative transparency. While Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu commended the administration’s focus on security and bipartisan collaboration, former Minister Osita Chidoka urged the government to prioritize building enduring institutions and administrative systems over mere physical infrastructure. Hospital. In September 2026, Otti reported completing 414 road projects and installing over 10,000 solar-powered ~~streetlights, noting that 80 percent of the N1.016tn 2026 budget is allocated~~ streetlights. In mid-September 2026, Otti signed an Educational Reforms Bill to ~~capital projects.~~ reduce costs for parents by capping school leaving certificate fees at N2,000 and banning extravagant graduation ceremonies for younger students. He also clarified that the 17 chairmen and 184 councillors elected in November 2024 will serve full four-year terms. Regarding his political future, Otti stated his intention to retire from active politics after his current tenure to allow younger leaders to emerge. By October 2026, political mobilization increased as the Alliance for Good Governance expressed ~~a shared vision~~ support for sustaining Otti’s governance model. Meanwhile, the Labour Party Campaign Council was tasked with ~~Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah to transform~~ promoting the ~~South East region into a commercial hub.~~ administration’s record in education and healthcare. Otti has also cautioned voters against accepting financial inducements ahead of the 2027 general elections. To ~~advance~~ bolster the digital economy, the Governor ~~directed the deployment of 66 graduates from~~ expanded the ~~TechRise~~ ThriveAbia programme to 1,000 participants and deployed TechRise graduates to various government agencies to enhance public service delivery. Additionally, Otti swore in 10 new Permanent Secretaries, noting that women comprised 70 percent of the appointments, which were selected through a merit-based electronic process. Infrastructure efforts continue with the scheduled rehabilitation of Old Express Road and Uratta Road in Aba. agencies.

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