The Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Tuesday 7th January, received in audience the former Governor of Abia State and Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu at his Umuehim Nvosi Country home in Isialangwa South LGA who came with a team from China Power; a fortune 500 Chinese Government-owned company.
Senator Kalu came to see the Governor as the father of the State and to wish him a happy New Year. He came with a team from China Power to explore opportunities for possible collaboration with the State Government.
Governor Otti thanked Senator Kalu for always finding time to visit and encouraging him irrespective of different political party affiliations. He reiterated his stance that after campaigns, elections, and litigation are over, governance takes center stage, hence the need for stakeholders to close ranks to ensure that dividends of democracy get to the people. He emphasized that the welfare of the people remains the top priority of his Administration.
In his remarks, Senator Kalu thanked Governor Otti for receiving him on very short notice and always keeping his doors open for him. He introduced the team from China Power to the Governor and his team for possible collaboration in the development of Abia’s power sector and other areas of interest. China Power built the 1.5 billion dollar Shiroro Dam for the Federal Government.
They indicated interest in collaborating with the Abia State Government in the development of the Power Sector, Construction, and survey/extraction of solid minerals and gas.
Earlier, Governor Otti met with Eke Urum Eke and Eleanya Urun Eke, who came with a proposal to establish a textile and garment factory in Abia State. The 2 young entrepreneurs from Abiriba in Ohafia LGA of Abia State demonstrated in-depth knowledge of what they want to do and how they want to do it. They commended Governor Otti for his giant developmental strides and transformation of Abia State and assured the Governor of their commitment to use their network of contacts around the globe to attract investors to the proposed textile ecosystem.
The team from China Power was led by the Vice President of China Power/Sinohydro West/Central Africa, Tino Dong, Senior Consultant with China Power, Yuan Zhang, Feng Zheng of China Power Financial Dept. and the Marketing Director, Wantei Cao.
The Governor was joined by the Honourable Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Chibueze Nwokocha, Technical Assistant to the Governor, Charles Egonye and other government officials.
