Reconstruction of Abia Governor’s Office Underway – Otti

Governor Alex Otti has confirmed the ongoing upgrading of the Government House and reconstruction of the Abia State Governor’s Office.

Otti made the confirmation at a Sabbath Church service, held at the Unity Chapel, Government House, Umuahia on Saturday.

He attributed the delayed in commencement of work to right placement of priorities, stressing that the Governor’s office was not a priority at the beginning of his administration.

According to him, though the Government House was important, it was not as important as many other things that have direct impact on the people of the State.

“We didn’t think this place (Government House) was more important than your salaries. We didn’t think this place was more important than the primary healthcare centres.

“We didn’t think it was more important than our schools. We didn’t think it was more important than making education free at basic level so that our children and those who cannot afford to pay will have the opportunity that you and I had.

“We didn’t think this place was more important than the roads that were dilapidated, the offices that were decrepit.

“So, we started with what we listed as the most important things.”

Otti pointed out that work has started with the reconstruction of Michael Okpara auditorium, which he said would be completed before the end of June.

He added that, the ongoing work at office of the Secretary to State Government is at furnishing stage while work is on at the Government House, Clinic.

On the Governor’s lodge, Otti while describing it as more or less like a makeshift place promised to also reconstruct it alongside the Unity Chapel in Government House.