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The United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP) has commended the Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti for his achievements over the past 14 months in office, while urging the opposition to offer solutions when they criticize, instead of exhibiting ‘pull him down’ mentality.
This was made known by the President of the Forum Ambassador Dr Osita Offor during a Press Conference with the theme ‘Time to put Abia first is now ‘held at Harriet hotel conference Hall Marculay street, Umuahia.
The Forum said they played a significant role in the emergence of Governor Otti,added that after evaluating his performance over the past 14 months,noted that the administration has made strides in moving Abia forward, hence passed a vote of confidence to Governor Otti.
According to the Forum, “This administration has demonstrated that leadership is not rocket science but is rooted in effective visualization, planning, implementation, and monitoring. These four pillars of progress are now in full force in Abia State.
” One area where the administration has excelled is infrastructural development. The extent of progress has left many people curious about the funding sources. When asked, the governor often responds, ” That’s my trade secret”
“Aba now resembles a construction site , with areas neglected for over two decades receiving much -needed attention. A visit to Port Harcourt Road , managed by Julius Berger, as well as Ngwa Road, Omuma Road and other locations, reveals the seriousness of this administration’s commitment to improving Abia.
” The Umuahia capital city is gradually transforming into the State capital it was meant to be. A visit to the newly commissioned Aguiyi Ironsi Boulevard Road tells a story of a city whose nerve center has been revitalized. You can now drive around Umuahia with ease , thanks to the administration’s efforts to restore the capital’s former glory by fixing internal roads”
The Forum said, Abia State under the leadership of Gov. Otti has shown a strong commitment to the health of the people, by revitalizing tertiary health facilities like the Specialist Hospital in Umuahia, Amachara General Hospital and Abia State Teaching Hospital in Aba, added that plans are also underway to refurbish all General hospitals as well as primary health centers in the State.
Continuing, the Forum praised the administration of Gov. Otti for making strides in education by retrofitting primary and secondary school facilities and upgrading the syllabus to align with modern standards and the transformation of Abia State Civil Servants’s welfare as well as the recently disbursed N1 billion to small -scale business owners to boost their enterprises and stimulate the State’s economy.
The Forum however called the attention of the Governor in areas such as agriculture, youth empowerment, ICT and entertainment, which require increased attention and support, while urging opposition to be constructive and offer solutions when criticizing.