UMUAHIA — The Abia State Government has officially commissioned the Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal in Umuahia, describing it as a landmark multimodal transport hub built to drive a modern, safe, and sustainable transport system.
Governor Alex Otti announced the opening on Tuesday, confirming the facility is now ready for public use. The terminal is designed to accommodate more than 340 buses at once and is directly linked to the state’s new electric bus network.
Twenty electric buses are already in operation, with additional units expected in the coming weeks. The facility runs on independent power and water systems to guarantee uninterrupted service.
The terminal is named in honour of Prof. Nnenna Nnennaya‑Oti, the INEC Returning Officer for the 2023 Abia governorship election. Governor Otti said her name on the facility celebrates “integrity and patriotism” and pays tribute to all electoral officials, security operatives, party agents, and citizens who defended democracy against intimidation.
Delivering an address titled “Raising the Bar”, the governor stated that Abia had moved beyond “the era of small ambitions.” He added, “We refuse to be boxed into margins that underestimate our strength. This principle underpins all our undertakings.”
Otti commended contractors, Planet Projects Limited, for delivering the project. He also recognized the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu, and the Senior Special Assistant on Transport, Dr. Obioma Nwaogbe, for their roles in executing the vision.
The governor urged residents and the host community to take ownership of the terminal. “Maintain a clean environment and guard against vandalism. This terminal belongs to you, and its success depends on your care,” he said.
He further appealed to Abians to pay their taxes regularly, noting that “development cannot be sustained without collective responsibility, and every naira contributed helps us deliver the future our people deserve.”
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