Abia State Govt. partners FG to construct Ariam/Usaka Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene Road.
Abia State Government is set to partner with the Federal Government to reconstruct the Ariam/Usaka Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road. Governor Alex Otti, OFR, disclosed this on Sunday , during a church service at Christ Embassy along Library Avenue, Bank Road Umuahia.
While addressing the joyous congregation, Governor Otti said, “I want to reassure the pastor that we are doing something about the Ikot Ekpene-Ariama/Usaka all the way. Just like we are partnering with the Federal Government on the Airport Project which will be advertised very soon, we are also partnering with the Federal Government on the Ikwuano Road all the way to Akwa-Ibom and, I can assure you that very soon work will start there”.
Governor Otti who in his usual way went to the church unannounced told the members of the church that he came just to worship and also thanked the church for their prayers and other supports in the journey of rebuilding Abia. The Governor said that his Government does not discriminate, saying that the body of Christ is one.
“So, this is an opportunity to thank you all for the support that you gave before the election, during the election and after the election. And, the body of Christ was united in saying enough is enough”.
“So we don’t discriminate because the body of Christ is one. You may have your different churches that you attend. That’s why you will see me in the Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Anglican and today I’m in Christ Embassy”.
Governor Otti said it was important to thank the Church and also very important to thank God because it is God who made all things possible. He cited a portion of the Bible (1 Cor. 2:6) that says “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase”.
The Church Pastor, Pastor Chika Alex said that Abia State is a blessed State that was neglected and poorly Governed for a very long period by past leaders who chose to work for themselves instead of working for the people who would also work for them in return. He said that God brought Governor Otti to bring the State to the limelight.
“Abia State is a blessed State… that is why it’s called God’s own State. It is prophetic and I told them in this church that, that word will come to pass. And God is using you (Governor Otti) to fulfill that prophecy. Abia State has been neglected but God has ordained you to bring the State to limelight.
The man of God who said that God was preparing Governor Otti for a higher responsibility beyond Abia State, said under the Governor, people from Other regions of Nigeria are coming and will continue to come to invest in Abia, thereby reviving and strengthening the economy of the State, South East and beyond.
The Governor was joined in the worship by the Member representing Umuahia South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Emeka Obioma, Member representing Umuahia Central State Constituency, Hon. Chinasa Anthony Onyemere, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba PhD, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Chinedu Ekeke, Special Assistant to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Apostle K.C. Wiper, Commissioner for Trade, Commerce & Industry, Dr. Chimezie Isaac Ukegbu, Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Hon. Iheanacho Obioma, the Mayor of Umuahia South Obike Ejike Nnokiri and others.
