GodWrites:
Never in my life did I imagine that I'll be doing this, I mean, writing about the small dark in Nigeria - Abia State.

This small state, located in the south eastern region of Nigeria is allocated more than 70 billion naira annual, yet still lack back amenities such as electricity, pipe water, i better not talk about the road.

The last time I traveled to Abia, it was during the last Christmas holiday. I needed to visit my siblings, as they were the only relations I have. Also, I wanted to explore.

I enjoyed my trip, but I wouldn't forget how abia state greeted me. When I entered the capital state of Abia State, I was greeted with utter darkness.

The disfigured tower that seems to have seen better days, had something best described as a damaged but flicking light that exposes 'welcome to abia state' sent chills down my spine.

For a moment, it was as if I've entered an alternate dimension, cause even the atmosphere felt strange.

This is the chill you get, when power is being circulated around by corrupt past and present governor.

Okezie Ikpeazu said he was in Bondage, and that was the reason he didn't perform in his first tenure. He has been reelected, but what has he done?

There is no industry, factory, or big business that can employ the youths over there. The only viable job for the youths is timber. If you're lucky to be a sales girl or boy, you wouldn't earn more than #10,000 a month.

Instead of developing abia state, they are looting the allocations, no proper accountability or transparency.

Orji Uzo Kalu who was convicted of looting billions of naira, and even sentenced to serve in years. But look at him, out in months and the populace doesn't know why or want to know.

This state needs saving. It's killing dreams. I couldn't survive two weeks in Umuahia, the capital of Abia state.

I need electricity to work, and they lack it. It's affecting small scale businesses. I made some research and discovered that the expenses on fuel alone runs in millions to keep a standard fast food restaurant running.


I stayed in umuahia for over 24years before relocating to Lagos then Abuja, that state is dead and what annoying me is that the people are sympathetic when it comes to PDP... Suffering and smiling

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iamadonis2:
I run a business in a small city. Right now, I'm planning to relocate to Abuja (accommodation guaranteed) and possibly relocate my business to Abuja.

My concern is, with the attendant cost of living and running a business in Abuja, will I still be assured of high revenue and profit for my business?