Abia PDP candidate promises to industrialise Umuahia if elected

Summary

The Abia PDP governorship candidate, Kelechi Anosike, has promised to develop Umuahia into a more industrial and commercially active state capital if elected.

Highlights

• Anosike made the pledge during a visit by members of Umuahia Urban Men for Good Leadership to his campaign office in Umuahia.
• He said his plan would include an industrial layout at Ohiya to attract companies and create jobs.
• He also said his administration would use local contractors for public projects, while insisting the work would still meet quality standards.
• Anosike said he wanted to establish a battery manufacturing factory in Umuahia and explore limestone deposits for cement production.
• He blamed Umuahia’s slow development on past administrations, saying state capital development had been focused in governors’ home areas.