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GOV. ALEX OTTI SPEAKS TO ABIANS: Gov. Otti Confirms Resumption of Nsulu Airport Compensation As Over 4,000 Landowners Paid And Investigations Into Past Mismanagement Continues
By @TheKELVINATOR, The Eyes Opener News | February 27, 2026
Abia State Governor, Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on Friday night revealed significant progress on the long-delayed Nsulu Airport project, disclosing that compensation payments to affected landowners have resumed, with over 4,000 out of an estimated 10,000 claimants already paid. The announcement was made during the February edition of his monthly media interaction with journalists, tagged, “Governor Otti Speaks to Abians.“
“I understand there are close to 10,000 claimants, and at the moment over 4,000 have been paid. So we are taking them step by step.
“We first of all took the people we acquired the proposed runway, which is what is going on now. The construction of the runway is going on very well. So we first of all settled them, and we are now taking them village by village.
“In the spirit of transparency, we had made the Honorable Commissioner for Land to publish the names of claimants to the communities, so there’s nothing that is hidden. Of course, we are not ruling out sharp practices, but we are also very, very ready to deal with anyone that we see.
“I can assure you that everyone who should be compensated will be compensated. Work is going on uninterrupted at the Nsulu Airport project,” he affirmed.
Governor Otti also addressed the lingering issues surrounding the airport project, which was initiated by the immediate past administration. He confirmed that the State Government has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged mismanagement of funds related to the project.
He disclosed that individuals who received payments connected to the project have been invited for questioning.
“Investigations are ongoing, and at the appropriate time, we will recover our money,” the Governor stated, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to accountability and fiscal responsibility.
The Governor’s updates signal renewed momentum for the Nsulu Airport project, a critical infrastructure development expected to boost regional connectivity and economic activity in Abia State, while simultaneously addressing concerns over transparency and the proper compensation of affected landowners.