REPORTER: PEACE AGBO
Governor Alex Otti of Abia state says his administration is rebuilding trust on governance in the state as over four hundred roads have been reconstructed since assumption of office.
Governor Otti who announced this during the May edition of the monthly Media Parley, Governor Otti Speaks” reviewed key achievements so far in the last three years in office.
Governor Otti pointed out that road construction remained a major priority of his administration due to its direct impact on economic activities, social development among other gains.
He expressed joy that the debt profile of the state had reduced by 60 per cent, from N121 billion in 2023 to below N50 billion by the end of 2025.
Governor Otti explained that his administration has recovered assets and properties belonging to the state government which were illegally acquired by individuals and that the state government has criminalised the unauthorised acquisition of government property in addition to strengthening legal frameworks to reclaim state assets.
The Governor explained that since his stay in office, 4,077 Certificates of Occupancy have been signed and described the development as a major step towards improving land administration and boosting investor confidence.
