Why Gov. Otti Is Racing to Reclaim Star Paper Mill and Light Up Ohafia

In a grand show of communal support, the Abiriba Communal Improvement Union (ACIU) hosted Governor Dr. Alex Otti at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, where he made bold announcements that could transform Abia State's economy and energy landscape.

Otti revealed that his administration has initiated discussions with AMCON to buy back the moribund Star Paper Mill, a onceÔÇæbooming industrial hub that powered Aba's economic growth. "I grew up here... I knew how important the mill was to Nigeria," the governor emphasized, reassuring residents:

"Under our watch, Star Paper Mill will be back."

Otti further stated his government is negotiating to take over Abia North and Umuahia's power ring-fence from the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). "We'll restore constant power to all of Ohafia soon," he pledged.

The reception featured spirited praises from Hon. Mandela Obasi, MP for Ohafia North, who confirmed the crowd was genuine-energetic Abiriba citizens standing behind Otti's leadership regardless of party lines.

ACIU Chair Prof. Anya Oko Anya, PG Chief Yuccee Otta Uwa, and other traditional leaders celebrated Otti's infrastructure wins, including the reconstruction of the UmuahiaÔÇæUzuakoliÔÇæAkaraÔÇæAbiriba road and approval of the NdiÔÇ»Okoronta road.

Gifts-including a coaster bus-streamed in from notable Abiriba figures like Chief Jackson Agbai Abba and Chief Nwaka Inem. Many applauded Otti's transformative vision as worthy of their 2027 vote and beyond.

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Otti's dual commitment to industrial revival and uninterrupted electricity directly addresses root causes of economic stagnation. By targeting core infrastructure and public services, he not only rebuilds Abia's industrial value, but also restores faith in governance-two years before his next political test.