Nigeria: Otti orders restoration of power to Ukwa East after 20-year blackout

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has ordered the restoration of electricity to Ukwa East Local Government Area, nearly 20 years after the oil-producing council was plunged into darkness due to vandalism. The Governor made this announcement while responding to appeals from the people during the flag-off of the Ukwa East General Hospital project.

Otti directed that electricity be restored to the area before the end of March 2026, noting that if neighboring communities in Rivers State could receive power supply from Abia, Ukwa East must not be left behind. He also directed the Commissioner for Works to extend the ongoing reconstruction of Ohanku Road from Aba to Ohanku community in Ukwa East.

The Governor further assured that the Aba–Obohia Road project, despite its high cost, would be extended to Obohia village, alongside rehabilitation of internal roads in the area. He also disclosed that his administration had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with an international firm involved in palm production and processing.

The people of Ukwa East have endorsed Governor Otti for a second term in office, with the Mayor of Ukwa East LGA, Hon. Chibunna Akara, and Eze Ikeagwuchi Ekeke, speaking for the Asa community, highlighting projects executed by the Otti administration in Ukwa East and assuring the Governor of overwhelming support for his re-election bid.