My govt built 414 roads, cut debt by 60% in three years, Otti

Abia State Governor Alex Otti announced that his administration has constructed 414 roads, spanning approximately 864.12 kilometers, within the last three years. During his monthly media chat, "Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians," held in Umuahia, Otti also revealed that the state's debt profile has been reduced by about 60%.

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We are consistent in terms of delivering street lights with the roads. And of course drainage.

Otti detailed that the 414 roads include street lights and drainage systems, with many slated for commissioning soon. An additional 82 roads, measuring about 212 kilometers, are currently under construction. He reported that the state's debt has decreased significantly, from approximately 191 billion Naira in 2023 to less than 50 billion Naira by the end of 2025.

The governor highlighted the administration's achievements in fiscal sustainability, transparency, and accountability. He noted that Abia's ranking in the "Budget state of the states" report improved from 17th in 2023 to 4th in 2025, attributing this to independent rankings reflecting effective governance.

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We have been able to reduce our debt profile significantly by about 60%. From about 191 billion Naira in 2023 to less than 50 billion Naira at the end of 2025.

Furthermore, Otti mentioned reforms aimed at strengthening accountability, including identifying illegally acquired assets. In environmental sanitation, the state now evacuates about 13 tonnes of refuse weekly, creating over 2,000 jobs through the Abia State Environmental Agency. The transportation sector has seen the introduction of electric buses, with more expected in July, and a new bus terminal in Umuahia set to open on the 27th. The state is also installing charging stations to support the electric bus initiative.

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Your government has also been positively wrapped, particularly in areas of fiscal sustainability, transparency and accountability.