The Abia State Government had  unveiled the programme of activities to mark the 3rd Anniversary Celebration of the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti

The anniversary celebration is designed to showcase the transformational strides of the present administration across critical sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, technology, transportation, youth empowerment, water resources, and grassroots development.

.The weeklong celebration will feature  commissioning of about 33 projects, flag-offs of strategic developmental projects, stakeholder engagements, thanksgiving service, children’s activities, technology grants, sporting events, documentary launch, and a grand state banquet.

The anniversary activities will also provide an opportunity for the government to present scorecards of achievements recorded within the last three years under the purposeful and people-oriented leadership of Governor Alex Otti.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS:

1. SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026:

— Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service

Venue: Trademore Complex by Okpara Square, opposite Bistro

Time: 12 Noon

Other Activities:

— Flag-Off of the Ecumenical Centre

— Flag-Off of the Ubakala Water Scheme


4. MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026:

Government Activities:

— Special Anniversary Executive Council Meeting

— Presentation of Scorecards by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)

— NKATA (Technology Enabling Business Grant)

Project Commissioning & Flag-Offs:

— Commissioning of Umuikama–Okpuala Nvosi Road, Isiala Ngwa South

— Commissioning of Umunkpeyi–Umuaro Okpokiri Road, Isiala Ngwa South

— Commissioning of Government Cottage Hospital, Umuihie

— Flag-Off of Okpuala Ngwa General Hospital


5. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026

Commissioning and Flag-Off of Projects by His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti and Visit to Destitute Homes/Orphanages by Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Otti

Roads & Infrastructure Projects:

— Flag-Off of Aro Amano–Eke Aro Road

— Commissioning of Adaelu Road, Aba

— Commissioning of Geometric Road, Aba

— Commissioning of Afule Road

— Commissioning of Assemblies of God Church Road

— Commissioning of 7-Up–Umuchichi Link Road

— Commissioning of Nwogu Ajagba Street

— Commissioning of Nwala Street, Aba

— Commissioning of Sacred Heart Street

— Commissioning of Elizabeth Avenue

— Commissioning of Brewery Road

— Commissioning of Etche Road

— Commissioning of Mosque Road

— Commissioning of Crystal Park Road, Aba

— Commissioning of the First Phase of the Aba Ring Road

6. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026:

Special Events:

— Children’s Day Celebration

Time: 10:00am

— Abia Soccer Fest 

Time: 3:30PM

Project Commissioning:

— Commissioning of Umuahia Bus Terminal

— Commissioning of Onuimo to Tower Road

— Commissioning of Opet to Ahia Eke Road

— Commissioning of Ahia Eke to Bende Road

— Commissioning of Library Avenue

— Commissioning of Ibiam Street

— Commissioning of Club Road

7. THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026:

— Launch of the Anniversary Documentary/Lecture

Time: 10:00am

Venue: International Conference Centre, Umuahia 

— Reception at Isuikwuato LGA

Project Commissioning & Flag-Offs:

— Commissioning of Eluoma Road, Uzuakoli

— Commissioning of NYSC Orientation Camp Internal Roads, Igbere

— Commissioning of Chris Uche Road, Igbere

— Commissioning of Okafia PHC, Igbere

— Commissioning of Umuisi PHC, Igbere

— Commissioning of Umuahia–Uzuakoli–Abiriba–Ohafia Road (Section III)

 Maintenance and Asphalt Overlay of Abiriba Ring Road: Abiriba Roundabout–Orie Akwa Amaogudu Roundabout, Ohafia LGA

— Flag-Off of Abia Specialist Hospital, Umunnato

— Rehabilitation of 2.35km Obilohia–Amune–Ovim–Umuakwua Road, Isuikwuato LGA

— Commissioning of Nunya–Eluama Road, Isuikwuato LGA

GRAND FINALE:

— Anniversary Parade

Time: 10:00AM

— State Banquet

Time: 5:00PM

The Abia State Government invites Ndi Abia, development partners, stakeholders, members of the diplomatic community, political leaders, captains of industry, youths, women groups, traditional rulers, and the general public to actively participate in this historic celebration of progress, visionary leadership, and the emergence of a New Abia.

The 3rd anniversary celebration reflects the administration’s unwavering commitment to rebuilding Abia State through transparency, infrastructural renewal, economic growth, and people-centered governance.


Signed:

Prince Okey Kanu 

Hon. Commissioner for Information 

22-05-2026