Abia Airport Will Be Ready In 24 Months, Says Gov. Otti
Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has disclosed that he is targeting 24 months completion of the newly flagged off Abia Airport Project in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North LGA of the State despite a 36-month completion contractual agreement with the contractor.
Governor Otti made the disclosure on Sunday, 22nd December, during a church service at Living Faith Church (a.k.a Winners Chapel) KLM 3, Opobo Road, Ovom 1, Ogbor Hill, Aba.
“A few days ago, we flagged off the Abia International Airport. We gave the contractor 36 months to complete it but I have extracted a commitment that in 24 months, the Airport will be ready for us to use”, the Governor stated.
Recall that on Tuesday, 17th December 2024, Governor Otti, alongside Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Barr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Abia Airport, Nsulu. The Federal Government had initially proposed and made provision for an Airstrip in the 2024 budget but consented to Abia State Government’s request to make it a full-fledged Airport. The Airport Project is being handled by Craneburg Construction Company.
Governor Otti, who, in his usual way of attending churches unannounced, attended the church service with his amiable wife, her Excellency Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti, who was marking her birthday the same day. He said that he just came to worship and to thank the church for their support before, during, and after the election.
The Governor said that despite the joy and applause over the achievements of his administration across the State in the last 18 months, the people “ain’t seen anything yet”. He said that it was “still early morning”, and that greater things are coming, amidst loud thunderous ovation from the joyous congregation.
The presiding pastor, Pastor Wilson Inyang, Offered special prayers for the Governor, his entourage and the State. The pastor also offered Special birthday prayers for the First Lady of the State.
The worship service attracted some top government functionaries like the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba Ph.D, the Member representing Aba Central State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Ucheonye Stephen, the Mayors of Obingwa, Aba North and Aba South LGAs, Commissioners and some top aides to the Governor among others.
Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
22-12-2024