₦airaland Forum

Abians residing in Oyo State have expressed deep appreciation to the Governor of Abia State, Alex Chioma Otti, for approving free transportation that enabled many families to return home for the 2025 Christmas celebrations.

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Speaking on behalf of Abians in Ibadan, the President of the Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), Ibadan Branch, Mazi Paul Kalu, said the governor’s intervention brought renewed hope and joy to families who had earlier resigned themselves to missing the festive season due to rising transportation costs and economic hardship.

According to Mazi Kalu, the gesture implemented on December 23, 2025, saw the provision of four large buses to convey Abians free of charge from Ibadan to Aba and Umuahia in Abia State. He described the initiative as timely, compassionate, and reflective of people-focused leadership.

“On behalf of all Abians in Ibadan, led by Mazi Jude Ekwerendu and his executive members, I want to sincerely thank our amiable Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti. We honestly do not know how to thank him. Many families had lost hope of coming home for Christmas this year, but he made it possible,” Mazi Kalu stated.

He noted that beyond easing transportation challenges, the gesture restored the spirit of togetherness and family bonding that defines the Christmas season, especially for those living far from home.

Mazi Kalu further said that Abians in the diaspora have continued to hear positive reports about the ongoing transformation in Abia State under Governor Otti’s administration, adding that the free transport initiative further reinforced their confidence in the government.

“We have been hearing a lot about the transformation going on in our dear state. After many years of crying, Abians are smiling again. We are solidly behind the governor,” he added.

Abians in Oyo prayed for God’s blessings upon the governor and reaffirmed their support for his administration, describing the Christmas transport initiative as a clear demonstration of responsive governance and genuine concern for the welfare of Abians, both at home and in the diaspora.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/abians-in-oyo-laud-governor-alex-otti-for-free-christmas-transport-initiative-video/

Alex Otti is genuinely trying his best.

trutharena:
Alex Otti is genuinely trying his best.

and also genuinely defrauding the state

Alex Otti, the Abia state governor, is doing well in the area of communication with the people.

That alone can help to stabilize his administration

This man to dey doooo. Free bus from Lagos now Na from Oyo. Wahala

Nothing is truly free even in Freetown.

Terms and conditions applied.

Stay pained Yaris. Stay very pained

yarimo:
and also genuinely defrauding the state

"When the Lord turned again the captivity of Abians, they were like them that dreamed"

When last did you hear "dirty Aba" on social media? Otti did all.these in 2 years

Who says Obi can't clean Nigeria's image in 4 years?

Otti has shown what true leadership and governance is all about

yarimo:
and also genuinely defrauding the state

The son of perdition always on the look for Otti's topics on Nairaland 🙄
I pity your future and family

Metrix147:
Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/abians-in-oyo-laud-governor-alex-otti-for-free-christmas-transport-initiative-video/

Abians in oyo ke? i thought our Okoro blodas made us understand they only migrate to Lagos…..this must the Lagos/Ibadan media propaganda

Congratulations 👏🎉 to abian

Wizardslayer:
Nothing is truly free even in Freetown.

Terms and conditions applied.

Please tell us the terms and conditions!

COMRADES, well, the governor has tried

Alex Otti is a governor for all.

Mehn, if only Imo state government could do this also... With reduced few price, it's something that's actually possible and will cost less

Don't really understand that Hope Uzodimma

Where is Ihedioha now o, no be election time e go come show face without doing anything for the past four years

This is commendable...
This is why it's surprising when folks here thinks it is only Lagos that Igbos reside in the SW.

trutharena:
Alex Otti is genuinely trying his best.

When the good man is in power the people rejoice...

When a useless drugs dealer is in power the name of the country changes to DISGRACED COUNTRY.



🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂

yarimo:
and also genuinely defrauding the state

These people will hype anything including an incompetent failed governor like Obi. Just imagine this trash.

We do not see this as a bad thing. If the Kwara State Government chooses to provide logistics for Muslims during Ramadan, it should not be viewed as a waste of public funds. There is a need for tolerance and mutual understanding in this regard.

Elllluuu! Elllluuu!! Elllluuuuuu P! 79! Naso the election smooth, before THIEFNIBU Baban Baban BARAWOO rig am. If you know, you know.

SonOfDSoil01:
Abians in oyo ke? i thought our Okoro blodas made us understand they only migrate to Lagos…..this must the Lagos/Ibadan media propaganda

Okoro wey no enter Yorubaland, na hunger go keel am.

SonOfDSoil01:
Abians in oyo ke? i thought our Okoro blodas made us understand they only migrate to Lagos…..this must the Lagos/Ibadan media propaganda

go to Abia line terminal in samonda,you will see thousands of them with bag and baggage’s
They have been moving out of Ibadan since last week in masses

Boko Haram Bandit Terrorist!!!

yarimo:
and also genuinely defrauding the state

I thought igbos are only in Lagos .
Wetin come happen?

Igbos from neighbouring states will just claim to be abians to join the free bus.

yarimo:
and also genuinely defrauding the state

U never chichumchin....You go cry tire

Only in Nigeria. Instead of addressing the root cause of the problem. Federal and state governments are culpable.

yarimo:
and also genuinely defrauding the state

Is never a surprise seeing APC not loving good things ....

You could have loved it if it says that Abians are to pay Tax on Subsidy to Federal Government from the Policies of your Master which will give Abians a tune out revenue or $267,900,987,007 and boost human resources control employment measure.......

Propaganda and manipulation renewed hope agenda ... 😂