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The Abia State Government has announced major developments in infrastructure, healthcare, education and public service reforms following the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday.
The State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting, highlighting ongoing projects and recent achievements of the administration of Governor Alex Otti.
Prince Kanu announced that Governor Otti would on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, officially flag off the rehabilitation of the Old Umuahia Expressway and Uratta Road.
The Old Umuahia Expressway covers approximately 3.99 kilometres, while the Uratta Road project spans 3.795 kilometres. The projects are expected to improve road connectivity and ease transportation within the state.
In the health sector, the Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology has secured accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for its Medical Laboratory Technology and Dispensing Opticianry programmes.
The Commissioner also reported encouraging progress in the recovery of a 19-year-old accident victim who underwent surgery at a specialist medical facility and has since regained consciousness and begun responding to rehabilitation.
He further disclosed that no cases of Ebola, Lassa fever, COVID-19, diphtheria, cholera, Mpox or yellow fever were reported in the state between October 5 and 18, 2026.
In another development, the Obuka Umezuo Foundation donated a 40-foot container of medical equipment and supplies from the United States to support healthcare delivery in Abia State.
On public service reforms, Prince Kanu said 66 of the 86 technology-oriented graduates from the third cohort had been deployed to the offices of Permanent Secretaries, the Citizens’ Contact Centre and other government agencies to strengthen digital operations and service delivery.
He also highlighted recent appointments and administrative developments aimed at improving the efficiency of the state civil service and government institutions.
In education, the Commissioner announced that Abia students had distinguished themselves at an international schools debate competition in Qatar, emerging as the overall best among approximately 79 competing groups.
He also announced the commencement of the second edition of the TOUCH Schools Sports Fiesta, with the main sporting activities scheduled to take place from November 3 to 16, 2026.
The developments, according to the briefing, reflect the state government’s continued focus on infrastructure, healthcare improvement, educational advancement and efficient public service delivery.
