Abia State government under the able leadership of His Excellency, Chief T. A. Orji (OCHENDO) has made tremendous achievements since the inception of his second tenure which commenced on May 29th, 2011, in the area of Water and Electricity through the Ministry of Public Utilities and Water Resources/ an arm of the government saddled with the responsibility of provision of portable water to the citizenry and ensuring the availability of Electricity in the State.

In the area of Water, a comprehensive consultancy services has been carried out on how to rehabilitate the Umuahia Regional Water Scheme that has been old and integrate the surrounding schemes. The state through the Ministry of Public Utilities and Water Resources had liaised with the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta for the Regional Water Schemes in the State to be captured in Federal Government’s Subsidy Removal Reinvestment Programme (SURE).

This will involve the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and expansion of the Water Schemes. Also, rehabilitation and reactivation of Umuopara Water Scheme; Water Scheme at Nnamdi Azikiwe Secretariat, Nnono Oboro Water Scheme was also executed.

In the area of Electricity, the timely intervention by the State Government facilitated the inspection and pre-commissioning tests of the completed 132KV network from Alaoji – Umuahia and the 2 x 30MVA, 132/33KV injection sub-station at Ohiya by the relevant Federal Government Agencies. The 132KV lines network were subsequently connected to the National grid and the 2 x 30MVA, 132/33KV injection sub-station equally energized.

Consequently, the State Government in 2011 awarded contract for the construction of 5 No 33KV High Tension Feeder lines for the evacuation of power from the Ohiya 2 x 30MVA, 132/33KV injection sub-station.

The 5 No 33KV High Tension Feeder lines radiates from Ohiya injection sub-station to the following locations:

Afara

Ubakala

Nkwoegwu

Ntigha

Umungwa

Construction work along Afara/Ubakala, Nkwoegwu, and Umungwa has been completed while work on the Ntigha axis is in progress. Meanwhile, PHCN has inspected, tested and connected the completed 33kv Feeder lines from Ohiya – Afara, Ohiya – Ubakala, Ohiya – Nkwoegwu, Ohiya – Umungwa to the energized Ohiya sub-station and with the progress made so far in the construction works/ the electricity supply situation in Umuahia metropolis and its environs has greatly improved.

In addition, government initiated and completed the installation of Solar Energy streetlights in the following areas of Umuahia metropolis:

(i) House of Assembly Junction to Bende Road

(ii) Ndume Otuka Road

(iii) Road 3, Low Cost Housing Estate

(iv) Health Centre Road, World Bank

(v) Adelebu street

(vi) Bende Road which is about 80% completion.

The Ministry is committed not only in ensuring that more projects will be realized but that the realized ones will be sustained for the benefit of Abians, To this end, sustenance and maintenance of streetlight powered by generator that covers from Federal Medical Centre (FMC) round about, Ibiam Road – library Avenue – branches to Government House at 1st Bank Junction – back to Okpara Square – Club Road – Uzuakoli Road – Uwalaka – Owerri Road backUwalaka Road – Ugwunchara – Amafor Junction – Tower at the Express way was also realized.
http://www.abiastate.gov.ng/2012/05/achievements-made-in-water-and-electricity-from-may-29th-2011-to-date-by-governor-t-a-orji/

Mshewww! Maybe we need streetlights to allow us swim our cars on de flooded,pothole ridden roads.

Our Mission Statement
Our Vision
Our Objectives
Our Values
Our worldwide contacts.

Mission Statement:

To ensure that leaders at all levels of government in Abia State deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.

Vision:

To engage Abia indigenes and residents in enlightenment programmes that focus on qualities of good governance and service delivery by all levels of government.

Objectives:

1. To demand good governance from the leaders of Abia State by approved legal means and through regular and periodic town-hall meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, rallies, legal actions, investigative journalism and other acceptable pressure group gimmicks and methods.

2. To increase and sustain political education and public awareness of the activities and or failures of public office holders through the above-stated means.

3. To ensure adequate protection of the civil rights and freedom of Abia State citizens.

4. To serve as the alternative mouth piece of the citizens of Abia State.

5. To act as a catalyst for achieving enduring unity, peace and integration among component bodies of Abia State.

6. To encourage the state and local governments of Abia State to embark on serious and visible educational, health, agricultural and infrastructural developmental programmes.

7. To hold both the state and local governments accountable and responsible to the people of the state.

8. To fashion out and employ benchmarks for periodic assessment of the performance of elected and appointed leaders in Abia State.

9. To encourage and reward policies, achievements and excellence which positively impact the citizens or residents Abia State.



VALUES:

. Integrity

. Respect of rule of law

. Good leadership

. Equality

. Accountability

. Innovation.


Recognition:

The Abia Awakening is getting stronger by the day and millions of Abians are catching the vision worldwide.

The Abia Awakening (TAA) is committed to work with other organizations in the Diaspora and Abia state that are dedicated to good governance and the rule of law in Abia state.

We are committed to collaboration, transparency and volunteerism in the pursuit of our goals for a better Abia state.


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1. That TAA is owned by an individual:
Answer: No. TAA was initiated by some persons who came together for the purpose of demanding good leadership.

2. That TAA is being sponsored by Politicians or Groups of people.
Answer: False. TAA is sponsored by it members and has no plans for seeking sponsorship from any politicians other than its members.

3. That TAA is a Political Party:
Answer: Wrong Assumption: TAA is a non-partisan group that advocates for good governance of our Abia indigenes.

4. That TAA was initiated by hungry/political office holders for relevance:
Answer: No. Most initiators are young professionals in different endavours and are doing very well. Besides, they are fulfilled and need no political recognition from the government.

5. That TAA hates opposing views on its discussion:
Answer: No. TAA allows everyone to air their views on any issues being discussed as long as such does not abuse or insult any commentator.

6. That TAA will soon be bought over:
Answer: Wrong Perception. TAA is solid and most decisions are taken by a Board and not one person.

7. That TAA is anti government and particularly hates T.A. ORJI.
Answer: TAA is not anti-government and doesn’t hate T.A. Orji; rather, TAA only hates & abhors bad governance.

8. That TAA is a group for a particular zone:
Answer: This is erroneous view. TAA is not tribalistic. Infact, TAA is a group of Abians who have their state at heart and for the good of all Abians.

9. That TAA is autocratic in her operations:
Answer: TAA has basic Rules and Terms guiding comments and contributions on its wall; ignorance of them wont be an excuse for being penalized to ensure credibility of the group.

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