29/10/2025
ONE OF MY DREAMS HAS COME TO PASS TODAY 29 October 2025 AS ABIA STATE GOVERNOR
DR ALEX CHIOMA OTTI HAS DONE THE GROUND BREAKING OF 2 BILLION DOLLARS PROJECT THAT WILL CREATE MORE THAN 200,000 DIRECT AND INDIRECT JOBS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ABIA STATE.
While many foreign investors are departing Nigeria to other countries, the Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti has attracted foreign investments to Abia state because of his investment-friendly approach and great transformational leadership strides.
The Executive Governor of Abia State His Excellency Dr Alex Otti has 20th January 2025, signed an MOU with the Wiocc Group to establish a statewide internet Broadband connectivity and Data Centers in Abia. The data centers will provide high – speed broadband connectivity through fiber optics with DigOnce Policy that will open opportunities for the entire South-Eatern region and the Niger Delta. And today 29 October 2025 the historic ground breaking ceremony was done by the governor.
The Data Centers will attract the likes of google, Microsoft, facebook etc
This project is expected to set Abia on the peak of the digital economy, making it a one-stop digital and telecommunications hub in Nigeria. The project is expected to create more than 200,000 direct and indirect jobs all over the state.
The state will be interconnected with fiber optics cables linked to the Atlantic Ocean with a termination hub at the Owaza River in Abia state. The state will be interconnected with fiber lines and annexed to nearby states like Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo and the entire SE region.
Governor Alex Chioma Otti has taken a bold step toward revolutionizing Abia State’s economy and technology landscape by signing a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WIOCC, a leading global ICT and broadband technology company. This agreement will usher in a new era of connectivity, economic growth, and job creation across the state.
The partnership focuses on deploying state-of-the-art fiber optic infrastructure across all 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs), including Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia. The project is expected to create thousands of direct jobs and numerous indirect employment opportunities, making it one of the administration’s most transformative initiatives.
Key Benefits of the Initiative
1. Improved Connectivity: The fiber optic network will provide reliable high-speed internet to urban and rural communities, closing the digital divide.
2. Boosting the Economy: Enhanced broadband access will empower businesses, promote e-commerce, and attract tech-driven enterprises to the state.
3. Education Transformation: Schools and universities will benefit from online learning, global resources, and advanced research opportunities.
4. Healthcare Advancement: Telemedicine will become a reality, ensuring better access to healthcare in underserved areas.
5. Job Creation: Direct and indirect employment opportunities will flourish in ICT and other related sectors.
6. Enhanced Governance: E-governance will improve public service delivery and communication between government agencies and citizens.
7. Digital Inclusion: Both urban and rural communities will enjoy equitable access to digital tools and opportunities.
8. Attracting Investors: The project positions Abia State as an attractive hub for local and international tech investors.
9. Smart City Development: Cities like Aba and Umuahia will embrace smart solutions for traffic, security, and environmental management.
10. Innovation Hub: Youth will benefit from opportunities in tech-driven sectors, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
A Collaborative Effort for Abia’s Future
The success of this project highlights the role of collaborative efforts. HRM Apostle Chibuzo Gift Chinyere, General Overseer of Omega Ministries, was instrumental in facilitating the partnership, showcasing how Abians can unite to attract investments and drive development.
Governor Otti’s administration continues to lay a solid foundation for Abia’s future, aligning with global trends in digital transformation. This initiative reaffirms his commitment to making Abia State an economically vibrant and digitally inclusive hub.
As Abians celebrate this landmark achievement, it’s a call for all stakeholders to contribute to the state’s progress and ensure that this vision becomes a sustainable reality.
A lot of Abians and OPM member shall be gainfully employed with wonderful salaries..
Present at the ground breaking is CEO of WIOCC and other management staff.
