Otti Inspects New Governor’s Office, Residence, Expresses Satisfaction

The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has inspected the ongoing construction of a new Governor’s Office and Official Residence, expressing satisfaction with the quality and pace of work on the project.

The inspection took place on Saturday, during which the governor visited the project site and assessed the level of progress made on the facility being constructed by Craneburg Construction Company as part of the ongoing modernization of the Government House.

Upon arrival, Otti was received by site engineers handling the project and conducted a thorough inspection of the work.

He also engaged the engineers with questions on key aspects of the construction to ensure that the project is being executed in line with approved designs and specifications.

Speaking after the inspection, Otti commended the contractor for the progress recorded so far and urged the construction team to sustain the momentum to ensure timely completion of the project.

“I am satisfied with the quality and pace of work that I have seen here today. It is important that the contractor maintains this momentum to ensure that the project is delivered as scheduled,” Otti said.

He noted that the new Governor’s Office and Official Residence are expected to be completed before the end of the year.

He further explained that the project forms a key component of his administration’s efforts to rebuild and modernize the Government House complex, which had suffered years of neglect.

Since the commencement of the Government House upgrade programme, several projects have been completed, including the renovation and retrofitting of the Deputy Governor’s Office, the construction of a new Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), and the remodeling of the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Protocol Building and Banquet Hall.

Other ongoing projects within the Government House complex include the construction of a modern Government House Clinic, a new Government House Gate, and supporting infrastructure designed to enhance the functionality and administrative efficiency of the seat of government.

“Our goal is to provide a functional and befitting administrative environment that supports efficient governance and service delivery to the people of Abia State,” the governor added.