The Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti on Monday met with the World Bank team led by the country director, Prof. Shubham Chaudhuri, to discuss areas of partnership that would shape and strengthen development of the state.
The governor who disclosed this through his verified social media handle X (formerly Twitter) said the discussion revolves around an in-depth review of the World Bank-assisted projects in the state and how it will align with the vision development goals of his administration.
Otti also revealed that the meeting was an opportunity for his administration to seek technical support to drive other development initiatives across the state.
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“I was honoured to welcome the World Bank team to an important Portfolio and Partnership Review meeting led by the country director Prof Shubham Chaudhuri. We delved into key areas that will shape and strengthen Abia’s development journey for the better.
“A significant part of the discussion revolved around an in-depth review of the programmes and performances of the World Bank-assisted projects in Abia and how they align with the vision and development goals of our administration.
“The visit was also an opportunity to seek technical assistance to drive other development initiatives across the state. I believe the gains of these partnerships will steer sustainable progress in Abia State,” said Otti.
Recall that the governor had two months after he was announced the governor-elect of Abia state met with the World Bank Country Director, Professor Shubham Chaudhuri and his team in Abuja where they had fruitful deliberations on how to partner for the development of Abia.
The worst road is Aba- Portharcourt Road. That road has claimed so many lives. Gov Otti as a matter of urgency should engage the Federal govt to see that lives are saved by rehabilitating that road.
This port Harcourt aba road really need urgent attention. This is because the revenue that aba will generate through their market from Rivers state and bayelsa will increase the moment the road is worked. And secondly for those of you that is close to abia state governor. Please advise him to build an extension of alaba international market around obehie immediately after imo bridge . This is because River state and bayelsa state does not have a big market that can serve it’s huge citizen and their government is not really for such and so abia state can take this opportunity to boost it’s potential.