Old and young all came out in thousands to jubilate and take videos and pictures as the street now been turned to a sight attraction.

A video of Abia residents celebrating the installation of streetlights in Aba, by Governor Alex Otti, is trending online.

In the video, the residents could be seen dancing in excitement after the streetlights were turned on.

The video quickly sparked reactions among online users as some wondered how people could be celebrating such basic amenities in 2024, while others celebrated the development and commended Governor Otti.

See some reactions gathered by gwg.ng:

deals_npd said, “Nigerian are not asking for too much button.”

brendanukagod said, “They are jubilating over a street light, the state has really been in the dark. The past governors should be ashamed. Thank you Otti.”

myviewmyreality said, “You can imagine street light Nigerians just want good infrastructure, God bless Gov Otti.”

biromboy said, “Bad leadership is Satanic.”

i_am_graciousdiamond said, “The only working State, Doing new project every other day. God bless my Governor.”

officialchuddy said, “Good governance speaks for itself… When a good man is on the throne, people rejoice.”

okpainlagos said, “street light The past governors should be ashamed of themselves.”

rexyeastcoastnigga said, “Good governance is not rocket science.”

okohjohn47 Bush said, “people, na wetin Una suppose dey enjoy in the early 90s Una dey celebrate in 2024.”

just.gemgem commented, “Normally this is meant to be a normal thing but this country and it’s rulers.”

harryjlamb said, “We aren’t asking much…..light, road, low cost of food, etc……what have we done wrong Mr president.”

Nlfpmod

https://gwg.ng/2024/05/24/abia-residents-jubilate-after-gov-otti-installs-streetlights-in-aba-video/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWUy4SkbWlo?si=5ymClKjsNTr-omcR

That's Dividend of Democracy.

Baterians, when will Tinubu make NIGERIANs to smile too?

Even Garri that used to be cheaper than street light, the poor can't even eat again!!

Tinubu even got elected before Otti oooo yet Nigerians both young and old, yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa are all crying

When light comes, darkness disappears.

All the tribalists (from the north, east west or south) coming here to turn this thread to a tribal war, may your light never ever shine. Can I hear a loud amen brethren?

Abia state is really backward. Even abokis will not behave this primitively.

They celebrate:
- Julius Berger sign
- Thick gutter
- Streetlight
- Funny looking fountain
SE has not enjoyed good governance since the 1960s.

Was it really that bad?

Chai. God go continually bless that Returning Officer m, Prof. N. Oti for making Abians enjoy dividends of democracy. For them to rejoice over street lights then it was bad

Ezewuzie01:
Abia state is really backward. Even abokis will not behave this primitively.

Look at this one

Yoruba Ronu sef.

I was in Akure, Ondo state capital the period a roundabout with water fountain was built.

As a Corper, I saw You Yoruba people taking your girlfriends to the place to take pictures as if it was las Vegas.😂

Even your mother's started selling snacks around the fountain as it was Bahamas😂.

Na who no know una, go dey believe una online trash comments.

This same Yoruba boy has never fetched water from a pipe borne/borehole water aside well, yet he's talking like he lives in Eldorado😂

Let's not even talk about the slums and shanties you call houses😂. Na die be that one 😂

meum:
Was it really that bad?

Chai. God go continually bless that Returning Officer m, Prof. N. Oti for making Abians enjoy dividends of democracy. For them to rejoice over street lights then it was bad

That particular road was recently constructed and they installed street lights at once there.

Moreso, the people jubilating were aged women.

Aba had street lights before now. Even Useless Ikpeazu fixed some around Aba Owerri road when I visited a friend. But that moment, your favorite does something, you celebrate it because you're reaping fruit of your action and decision.

meum:
Was it really that bad?

Chai. God go continually bless that Returning Officer m, Prof. N. Oti for making Abians enjoy dividends of democracy. For them to rejoice over street lights then it was bad

It's a SE thing generally. I use to hear how bad it was. It is rumoured that Theordore was the worst person to ever rule Abia state, and at some point, Nairalanders were even comparing Theordore Orji (Abia) to Peter Obi (Anambra) to see who was worse.

MrGlobe back then was the equivalent of our present day Racoon.

https://www.nairaland.com/863236/peter-obi-vs-theodore-orji

Goodvibes007:

It's a SE thing generally. I use to hear how bad it was. At some point, Nairalanders were even comparing Theordore Orji (Abia) to Peter Obi (Anambra) to see who was worse.

https://www.nairaland.com/863236/peter-obi-vs-theodore-orji

I dare you to mention your state of Origin let's compare it with Abia.

If them born you well, mention it.

Backwardness, millionaires and billionaires celebrating streetlight ooo chaiiiii 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Ezewuzie01:
Abia state is really backward. Even abokis will not behave this primitively.

The only backward one here is you that parades all over nairaland using a Igbo moniker when you’re actually a Igbo-hating bigot! Why are you ashamed of carrying on your hate and trolling using your real ethnic identity!?

On topic: I’m happy for Ndi-Abia! I will rejoice with them over this had i been there! The symbolism of having streetlights on their street for the first time goes much deeper than just celebrating streetlights….it shows gov’t is being felt in their lives and means well for the masses for the first time possibly since 1999!

LOVEALAIGBO:


The only backward one here is you that parades all over nairaland using a Igbo moniker when you’re actually a Igbo-hating bigot! What are you ashamed of carrying on your hate and trolling using your real ethnic identity!?

On topic: I’m happy for Ndi-Abia! I will rejoice with them over this has i been there! The symbolism of having streetlights on their street for the first time goes much deeper than just celebrating streetlights….it shows gov’t is being felt in their lives and means well for the masses for the first time possibly since 1999!

My dear, stop explaining to this children of hate.

Same people that their states of origin na slum. Including their capitals.

Is it Ibadan? Abii na Akure? Abij na Abeokuta? Abi na Ado?

Gossiphub:


That particular road was recently constructed and they installed street lights at once there.

Moreso, the people jubilating were aged women.

Aba had street lights before now. Even Useless Ikpeazu fixed some around Aba Owerri road when I visited a friend. But that moment, your favorite does something, you celebrate it because you're reaping fruit of your action and decision.

See lie oooo..
Men children and women,.all young and old were celebrating and running around like it's some sort of parade lol..OP has added video. LMAO.

I don't even know how to react to this.

😂

Gossiphub:


My dear, stop explaining to this children of hate.

Same people that their states of origin na slum. Including their capitals.

Is it Ibadan? Abii na Akure? Abij na Abeokuta? Abi na Ado?

Are you sure? 😂

😂

Goodvibes007:
They celebrate:
- Julius Berger sign
- Thick gutter
- Streetlight
- Funny looking fountain
SE has not enjoyed good governance since the 1960s.

Couldn't have been better said. 😆

The bar is just so low for them.

Gossiphub:


I dare you to mention your state of Origin let's compare it with Abia.

If them born you well, mention it.

Is this the reason why one of your bro came to steal streetlight in my state. To go and light up Aba 😂

https://www.nairaland.com/8085988/lagos-neighborhood-watch-arrest-vandal

This topic funny.

OP don jogodo. Which one be “Witness” streetlight again?

Goodvibes007:

Is this the reason why one of your bro came to steal streetlight in my state. To go and light up Aba 😂

https://www.nairaland.com/8085988/lagos-neighborhood-watch-arrest-vandal

Ordinary mention your state, you're whyning like earthworm 😂😂😂.

Lmao. I don die with laughter 😂

If your papa actually impregnated your mom and birthed you, mention your state let's compare it with Abia.

Gossiphub:


Ordinary mention your state, you're whyning like earthworm 😂😂😂.

Lmao. I don die with laughter 😂😭😭

My state is in the link below. Mr Friday Nwafor lol. Even Mushin LGA where I am from is far far far greater than Abia 🤣🤣🤣

https://www.nairaland.com/8085988/lagos-neighborhood-watch-arrest-vandal

Goodvibes007:

My state is in the link below. Mr Friday Nwafor lol.

https://www.nairaland.com/8085988/lagos-neighborhood-watch-arrest-vandal

I thought as much 😂😂😂.

Make I go sleep abeg.

Na potential Osun or Ekiti deportee I dey follow argue😂😂

Lagosian by mistake 😂

Goodvibes007:

My state is in the link below. Mr Friday Nwafor lol. Even Mushin LGA where I am from is far far far greater than Abia 🤣🤣🤣

https://www.nairaland.com/8085988/lagos-neighborhood-watch-arrest-vandal

Jesus Christ. ...where do you Nairalanders come from

opamoses1:

Jesus Christ. ...where do you Nairalanders come from

If you like switch 200 accounts.

Accidental Lagosian 😂

Gossiphub:


If you like switch 200 accounts.

Accidental Lagosian 😂

I don't know your aside hurriedly skimming through your propaganda threads. You are backing at the wrong tree.

Tflex01:
I don't even know how to react to this.

😂

Funny and sad at the same time. Funny at first then sad at what these people have been through

LegendHero:
This topic funny.

OP don jogodo. Which one be “Witness” streetlight again?

Nairaland Lingo perhaps. Nairaland and funny topic titles.

yarimo:
Backwardness, millionaires and billionaires celebrating streetlight ooo chaiiiii 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Developers of Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Jos, and Port Hacourt, but for reasons best known to them, they forgot to develop their own.

jimetagambo:

Developers of Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Jos, and Port Hacourt, but for reasons best known to them, they forgot to develop their own.

God is indeed using this otti to wipe the tears of abians wish the development will go round the state with timer.

Lol,but I want to ask o,is it only.ABA that the governor is working on? Because all I read is ABA everyday,what about the other cities or local government?