GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI TO FLAG OFF ABIA STATE DUCT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT, A MAJOR STEP TOWARD DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Abia State is set to witness yet another historic milestone as Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, flags off tomorrow the Abia State Duct Infrastructure Project, a groundbreaking initiative designed to revolutionize the state’s digital landscape and usher in a new era of smart and sustainable development.

According to a statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, the official flag-off ceremony will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Aba Town Hall, Aba South Local Government Council Headquarters in Aba.

The Abia State Duct Infrastructure Project represents a visionary stride towards modernizing Abia’s information and communications technology backbone. It will establish an integrated underground duct system to enable efficient broadband deployment, support smart city initiatives, and enhance digital service delivery across the state.

Prince Kanu noted that the project forms a strategic foundation for the digital economy envisioned by Governor Otti, one that promotes innovation, transparency, and inclusive development. He emphasized that by creating a digitally connected environment, the Otti administration is positioning Abia as a hub for investment, technology-driven growth, and sustainable urban development.

The event is expected to draw top government officials, political appointees, business leaders, traditional rulers, youth and women groups, and community stakeholders from within and outside the state, who will gather to witness this transformative step in Abia’s modernization journey.

“All invited guests and attendees are kindly requested to be seated before the arrival of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and his entourage,” the statement added.

The Abia State Duct Infrastructure Project, when completed, is expected to significantly improve broadband accessibility, boost economic competitiveness, and lay the groundwork for a truly smart and connected Abia, reaffirming Governor Otti’s unwavering commitment to building a New Abia that is ready for the future.