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The Federal Government has approved the construction of a modular refinery in Abia State, which will be built by H.I.S. Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, made this announcement during the flag-off ceremony of the reconstruction of the 11.1-kilometre Obehie-Umudibia-Owaza road.
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The modular refinery will be located at the Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP) in Owaza, Ukwa West local government area of the state. Governor Otti emphasised that the refinery will not only create jobs but also boost the marketability and viability of the AIIP. He stated, “This project is therefore not just about creating access to the towns and villages along these corridors; it is more about reviving dormant economic assets, opening new horizons, and reigniting the dreams that once starred the souls of our fathers.”
Governor Otti also declared that the era of neglecting Ukwa people is over, saying, “Today, we officially declare that the era of neglect of Ukwa and all the communities within the land is over. Ukwa shall no longer be a forgotten place. Your land will yield forth its best fruits, and your barns shall never be empty again.
The governor assured the people that his administration will collaborate with agencies like ASOPADEC and NDDC to restore the years lost to poor leadership. He also promised to restore electricity in Asa Land before the end of the month and directed the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities to visit the area and assess the requirements for restoring electricity.
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The event was attended by dignitaries, including the Member representing Ukwa-West State Constituency, Hon. Godwin Adiele, and the Mayor of Ukwa-West LGA, Pastor Dike Nwankwo. They expressed their gratitude to the governor for his efforts in transforming the state.
Notably, stakeholders from various opposition parties in Ukwa land pledged their support for Governor Otti, acknowledging that he is performing beyond expectations. They officially declared their resolve to join the Labour Party to support the governor’s determination to transform the state.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Otumchere Oti, noted that Governor Alex Otti has continued to connect communities through road infrastructure. He described the road as a gateway into Asa and the Abia Industrial Innovation Park.
The General Manager, Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ASOPADEC), Venerable Joshua Onyeike, thanked the Governor for providing the commission with a level playing field to perform its statutory mandate. He disclosed that there are other projects the Governor would be undertaking in Ukwa land and assured the Governor of the continuous support of the Ukwa people.
In their goodwill messages, a former legislator in the Old Imo State, Dame Victoria Akanwa, and a former SSG, Pastor Ralph Egbu, applauded Governor Alex Otti for his landmark achievements across the state. They thanked him for coming to rescue the people of Ukwa from the bad roads the area has been known for. They appealed for the restoration of electricity and the provision of portable water in the area.
The President General, Asa Development Union, Elder Goodluck Nwauju, said that the Governor has demonstrated his love for Ndi-Asa through the road project, the Abia Industrial and Innovation Park, and the recovery of over ten thousand hectares of land earlier taken over by the previous administration for a non-existent Enyimba Economic City project.
The event was a testament to the Governor’s commitment to transforming Abia State and improving the lives of its citizens. With the construction of the modular refinery and the reconstruction of the Obehie-Umudibia-Owaza road, the people of Ukwa and Abia State at large can expect a brighter future ahead.
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