Otti to Commission Umuahia Central Bus Terminal Tomorrow as Ukaegbu Extends Invitation to Abians 

Abia State Governor Alex Otti, will tomorrow, Wednesday May 27, 2026, commission for public use the Umuahia Central Bus Terminal.

According to a release by the Commissioner for Transport Dr Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu, the historic occasion will take place at premises of the bus terminal, situated at the Umuahia city centre by 12 noon.

Speaking on the newly completed transport terminal in Umuahia, during a press conference last week, Dr. Ukaegbu described the facility as a centralised multimodal transport hub designed to accommodate different categories of transport operators in one location.

“The essence of this terminal is to have a central parking system and reduce the proliferation of parks scattered all over the town,” Ukaegbu said.

He said operations at the terminal commenced in phases beginning with the state-owned green shuttle buses on May 18, while informal and formal transport operators would be relocated subsequently.

According to the Commissioner, the relocation process followed extensive consultations with transport unions and operators across the state.

“We had several engagements with the operators and they are fully aware of the operational plans. They are happy to move into a more conducive business environment,” he added.

Dr. Ukaegbu further disclosed that the facility has the capacity to accommodate more than 377 transport parks and includes dedicated parking areas, loading bays and air-conditioned lounges for drivers.

Under the new operational structure, passengers will purchase tickets at designated ticketing booths before boarding vehicles from organised loading bays, a system the government says will improve orderliness and efficiency.

To ensure sustainability and proper maintenance, the state government has handed over management of the terminal to a facility management company, McMor.