A high-powered Renewed Hope Ambassadors Presidential Media Team arrived in Abia State on Tuesday to inspect federal and state government projects across the state.
Naijaonpoint reports that the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday and presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
Kanu said the visit was part of the Renewed Hope National Media Tour aimed at showcasing projects being executed by the administration of President Bola Tinubu and various state governments across the country.
The commissioner said the media tour would cover the six geopolitical zones, adding that the visit to Abia was timely because of the cordial relationship between the state government and the Federal Government.
“This is part of the Renewed Hope National Media Tour of projects under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and state governments,” Kanu said.
“The tour is designed to cover the six geopolitical zones of the country. The visit by the team is quite timely, given the very cordial relationship between the state government and the Federal Government.
“This is a relationship that has led to partnerships between the state and Federal Government, as reflected in projects such as the airport project and the recently flagged-off Renewed Hope Housing Estate project.”
According to him, members of the presidential media team will visit various parts of Abia to inspect road projects and other development initiatives being carried out across the 17 local government areas.
He added that the tour would culminate in a civic reception to be hosted by Governor Otti in honour of the team.
Kanu also disclosed that full operations had commenced at the ultra-modern bus terminal in Umuahia.
He said operators in the informal transport sector had started moving into the facility as part of the state government’s plan to reorganise transport operations in the capital city.
“The first phase of operations involves the Abia Green Shuttle buses. The second phase involves the informal transport operators, while the third phase will involve the formal transport operators,” he said.
The commissioner noted that stakeholders had expressed satisfaction with the services and operations at the terminal.
He, however, admitted that some operators were initially reluctant to embrace the relocation.
“There appears to be some pushback among some operators, and this is a result of the fact that people are not always willing to embrace change easily,” he said.
Kanu explained that about 39 transport operators were involved in the relocation process.
He said enforcement would commence on Tuesday to ensure that all operators comply with the directive and move into the terminal.
“Enforcement will also commence today (Tuesday) to bring all the operators into the terminal,” he added.
The commissioner said the move was part of efforts to improve orderliness, safety and efficiency in public transportation within Umuahia.
Speaking on infrastructure development, Kanu said the Otti administration remained committed to improving the road network across Abia State.
He said the government had continued to pursue road construction and rehabilitation projects despite the progress already recorded.
“Despite these laudable achievements, the transformative work in road infrastructure continues,” he stated.
The commissioner said the ongoing projects were aimed at improving movement, opening up communities and supporting economic activities across the state.
Kanu also announced that the Abia State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and in collaboration with the Office of the Wife of the Governor, would commemorate the International Day of the Boy Child on June 16, 2026.
He said the event formed part of the state government’s broader commitment to social development and family welfare.
