The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has commissioned the newly remodelled Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia.

The iconic Michael Okpara Auditorium was recently remodelled and retrofitted by Governor Alex Otti with state-of-the-art facilities.

Commissioning the project on Friday, at the premises of the auditorium, Library Avenue, Umuahia, President Bola Tinubu commended Governor Alex Otti for undertaking various infrastructural and other life-changing projects across the state, describing the quality of work done as transformational.

President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi
likened the leadership style of Governor Alex Otti to that of Late Dr Michael Okpara, who opened up the Southeast region for greater economic opportunities during his time as Premier of the defunct Eastern Region.

“Governor Otti, I commend you highly. Projects, whether they are Federal or State, the important thing is to touch the lives of the people of our States. So, we are very happy.

“Whether in APC, Labour Party, PDP or any other political leaning, we are happy with the Governor for what he is doing in the State for the people,” Mr President noted.

The President said that he has continued to integrate the South East into the affairs of the nation, assuring that he will keep integrating the State and the rest of the Southeast into the National politics.

Speaking earlier, Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti said that the auditorium was in a very bad state when he took over as Governor in 2023.

He expressed joy for the quality of work done in the edifice and invited Mr. President to cut the ceremonial tape and see things for himself.

“This is the Michael Okpara Auditorium, which was left in a dilapidated state.

“Towards the end of 2023, we started working on it. I’m glad that today, it is a standing edifice worthy of beholding, and by the time we make a step inside, Your Excellency, you will be happy with the quality of work done, Gov. Otti stated.

Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.