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Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has openly acknowledged that the infrastructure development template used by former Governor and current Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, in Aba during his tenure is guiding his own ongoing efforts to rebuild the commercial city, ABN TV reports.

Governor Otti made this revelation during Senator Kalu’s courtesy visit to his country home in Nvosi, Isialangwa South, on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Speaking warmly of the former Governor’s achievements, Otti said:
"I am still using former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu’s infrastructure template for Aba. He did well in Aba when he was Governor. That template is not wrong — you fix the place that generates the revenue, and the revenue will come and be used to develop other areas.”

Governor Otti emphasized that his administration believes in building on the foundation of past leaders who left positive legacies, rather than discarding effective strategies out of political differences.

"Government and governance is a continuum. It can be broken, but a wise government must go back and recover what worked. There is no need to dwell on the past or fight anyone. We are focused on resetting and moving forward," he added.

The Governor praised the foresight of Senator Kalu, recalling how his late mother was an ardent admirer of the former Governor’s road construction projects in Aba.

"My late mother used to say good things about what Senator Orji Kalu did in Aba. I have always believed that the approach he used was correct — start by fixing the revenue-generating centre of the state and spread development from there," Otti explained.

Governor Otti’s administration has been widely lauded for its aggressive road reconstruction and urban renewal in Aba, which is revitalizing the city’s economy and restoring investor confidence.

The Governor also revealed that his infrastructure work in Aba is already yielding tangible results. He cited the recent N200 million private donation from a grateful Aba businessman to support the government’s efforts in transforming the city’s road network.

"People in Aba can now do business day and night. There is no sleep in Aba anymore. Money is changing hands, and the city’s economy is growing faster. That is how it should be," Otti noted.

In his response, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu commended Governor Otti for the remarkable progress his administration has achieved and expressed satisfaction that his developmental philosophy was being continued.

"You have done well for our State. I am very happy to see that the road from Igbere to Umuahia, which was abandoned for over 16 years, is now smooth and motorable because of your leadership," Senator Kalu said.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/im-using-orji-kalus-infrastructure-template-to-rebuild-aba-gov-otti/

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Ok, the Koko be say deliver dividend of democracy to Abia State.

FTC dedicated to all hustling Nigerians.

We no be lazy youth.

Alex Otti calm down first.

It has come to light that N7 billion was earmarked for 20 smart schools by your administration. That amounts to N350 million per smart school.

That amount is outrageous and it will be wise to clear the air on this matter. The New Nigeria we hope for does not have room for bogus expenditure, certainly not from one of the torch bearers.

As a matter of urgency, shed light on this ASAP.

Grazie!

inoki247:
Lol not Beer Template

You people are always against Beer in words, but not in reality. If not for Ojude Oba, who would have known that the tallest infrastructure in Ogun State is a beer bottle 😐😐

Yes

Lol not Beer Template

Intelligent man.
He's only pressing Kalu's button.

Now I know where he's going

E be like APC dun dey call am.

The two people after him had the state in a very bad place. The scattered everything without remorse

Metrix147:
Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/im-using-orji-kalus-infrastructure-template-to-rebuild-aba-gov-otti/

Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J

APC loading....

Obident do you agree, one of your celebrated governor just give credit to your worst nightmare in Tinubu government...

Hmmmm. Obidients won't like this. Doesn't Peter have a template in Anambra?

Obi no get any infrastructure development template that anyone can copy from

Political talks!simply to massage the ego of senator orji uzor kalu. You have working template and you didn't make use of it,only for Otti who is now changing the face of Abia state to tell you on your day of visit that your working template is what he is using.
Anyway no wahala.

That means orji Uzor didn't implement the Aba master plan.

madridguy:
Obi no get any infrastructure development template that anyone can copy from

Aba has Always have a master plan and he told u that is what he is fully implementing


Everything no be about party. Is Otti working? Yes

How will that Monye on twitter react to this?

Obidents will cryyy bIood today 😂 😂 😂 😂

Come out with your full chest sir . 🌽

Labour party has no blueprint. It is a party know for intimidation, lies, falsehood, character assassination and all other evils.

The politics of getting the job done irrespective of party differences has really helped governor otti.

This man is just out to deliver the benefits of good governance to abians without considering which zone he is from or how political elites from such zones behaved in the past

Kudos Abias NO.1 citizen

I was present, he never Said this

madridguy:
Obi no get any infrastructure development template that anyone can copy from

You're a grown man you should be worried about your life and achievements not dying on another man's name that is way far ahead your fathers generation . Obi this ! Obi that! You no dey tire ?

madridguy:
Obi no get any infrastructure development template that anyone can copy from

I'll report you to obidients.

Governor otti of Abia state is by far wiser than Anambra state governor soludo. Look at maturing at it peak.

Soludo has a lot to learn and he must learn by force.

makavalley:
You're a grown man you should be worried about your life and achievements not dying on another man's name that is way far ahead your fathers generation . Obi this ! Obi that! You no dey tire ?

Respond to the issue raised.

Whether you are using Orji Temple or Akudo template, what is more important is that you are the best thing to happen to South East in 2023 and we are grateful to Peter Obi for that.

As for good for nothing cry cry Senator Orji Uzo, he is the worst thing to happen to South East.

How can you have a template you will never implement? Nansense

Something is happening.

Labour Party is taking a clue from APC man to build infrastructure.

Alex was actually an APC man. I forgot that.

Why couldn't T.A orji, Ikpeazu use same template?