By Stephen Simon
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has promised an accelerated phase of development across the state’s 17 local government areas, declaring that the foundations laid by his administration over the past three years would pave the way for more far-reaching projects in the next 55 months.
Otti made the pledge on Sunday, November 8, 2026, while addressing worshippers at the South-East Conference of Dominion City Global Church in Aba.
The governor described the achievements recorded by his administration as a “dress rehearsal”, insisting that the major phase of his development agenda was yet to unfold.
He said his government had spent the last 41 months and eight days laying the foundation for the New Abia Development Project, adding that the next phase would focus on consolidating ongoing reforms and delivering projects capable of producing lasting improvements in the lives of residents.
“What we have built in the last three years is just the foundation. So, the next four and a half years, we will use them to consolidate. And when I say consolidation, I mean changes that are irreversible,” he said.
The governor stressed that his administration would avoid unrealistic promises, insisting that its policies and projects would be guided by practical considerations and measurable outcomes.
On electricity, Otti disclosed that his government was working towards achieving comprehensive electricity coverage across the state.
He said the final batch of eight local government areas had been submitted to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s electricity regulatory framework and improve power generation and distribution.
According to him, the initiative would also facilitate the distribution of excess electricity to other parts of Abia.
Otti said his administration had introduced monthly media chats and other communication platforms to keep residents informed about government policies, programmes and achievements, while addressing misinformation.
He also maintained that appointments into public offices were based on merit rather than religious or ethnic considerations, declaring that his government did not recognise state of origin in its approach to governance.
Earlier, the President of Dominion City Global Church, Pastor David Ogbueli, commended the governor’s leadership approach and appealed to him to sustain the delivery of infrastructure and other development projects.
Ogbueli also expressed confidence in Otti’s political future ahead of the 2027 governorship election, while urging leaders to embrace accountability, effective communication and responsive governance.
The event was attended by government officials, including the Chairman of the 2027 Labour Party Campaign Advisory Council, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu.
