Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has described his administration’s decision to rebuild Aba, the commercial hub of the state, as a difficult but necessary one for an age of prosperity.
Mr Otti made the remark on Thursday in Aba, during the flag-off of the remodelling of the Ekeoha Shopping Complex.
He said that Aba is known globally as an important business destination, a strategic trading hub in West Africa and a fertile ground for traditional enterprises.
“Unfortunately, it has not been properly repositioned with its trading spaces to meet the aspirations of the new generation of business people.
“I mean persons who daily go to find the best deals on textiles and clothing materials, shoes and leatherworks, electronics, heavy machinery and parts, and other products,” the governor said.
He said his government had set up a Project Management Committee to see that there is process transparency and guarantee that every party met its obligation.
He said the…