Abia state governor, Alex Otti, restores electricity to 33 communities after nine-year blackout
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has ended a nine-year blackout in Ukwa West Local Government Area by restoring electricity to 33 communities.
Community response and future plans
The Power Restoration Project was carried out by the Abia State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (ASOPADEC), under the supervision of the Ministry of Power and Public Utilities, fulfilling a promise Otti made in March 2025.
During the official switch-on ceremony at Central Primary School in Obehie, the governor, accompanied by his cabinet members aboard the newly launched Abia Green Shuttle EV bus, called on residents to protect the electricity infrastructure.
“I believe that we have a responsibility to protect what is in our community. Nobody can do it better than you. And those thieves do not come from heaven. They are all part and parcel of the community,” Otti said.
Project details and infrastructure upgrades
Addressing concerns about the affordability of electricity bills, Otti instructed stakeholders to meet and devise ways to support residents who might struggle with payments.
The Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Engr. Ikechukwu Monday, highlighted the technical aspects of the project, including the rehabilitation of 30 transformer distribution substations, installation of 12 new transformers, and restoration of 37.5 kilometres of high- and low-tension lines.
Aba Power Limited CEO, Prof. Bartholomew Nnaji, assured residents of continuous power supply, noting that electricity would now be generated outside the national grid.
The event was attended by the Chief of Staff, several commissioners, and former government officials, marking a major milestone in Abia’s development agenda.
