Today, we officially declare that the era of neglect of Ukwa and all the communities within the land is over
The development of a modular refinery in the state of Abia has had its approval granted by the federal government. H.I.S. Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited is going to be the one to construct the modular refinery, according to Dr. Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State.
While the road that connects Obehie, Umudibia, and Owaza was being reconstructed, Otti made a speech during the flag-off ceremony. At the Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP) in Owaza, which is located in the Ukwa West local government area of the state, he stated that the refinery will be analysed.
Otti, who was present at the opening ceremony of the road project at St. Ann Secondary School in Obehie Asa, stated that once the road was finished, it will increase the marketability and viability of Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP).
Governor Otti stated, “This project is therefore not just about creating access to the towns and villages along these corridor, it is more about reviving dormant economic assets, opening new horizons and reigniting the dreams that once starred the souls of our fathers.
“I’ll like to inform you that just a few days ago, we got the good news that the Federal Government has approved a modular refinery which would be cited inside the AIIP.
“My assurance is that every support we can give as a Government shall be availed you as we work together to create a robust industrial cluster that will accelerate the rapid socio-economic development of the area and fast track the restoration of the years that has been lost to poor leadership.
“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 it’s best fruits and your barns shall never be empty again.
“You will enjoy the riches of the environment and the oil in your land shall bring you boundless prosperity.
“You will not only get what is due you at the resource allocation table, the various levers of our administration shall collaborate extensively with agencies like the Abia State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (ASOPADEC), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other interventionist establishments to restore the years that has been lost to the politics of exclusion and deceit.”
In order to fulfil his pledge to restore electricity to Asa land before the end of this month, Governor Otti has ordered Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Mr. Ikechukwu, to visit the region on Monday to determine the necessary steps to restore electricity.
To address the demand for portable water, Governor Otti announced that the water sub-sector is under state of emergency, promising that the water crisis that has affected numerous towns across the state will soon be resolved.