Development
Projects & Initiatives
Track the progress of ongoing and completed development projects transforming communities across Abia State.
31
Total Projects
10
Completed
21
Ongoing
Showing 31 projects
Port Harcourt Road Reconstruction, Aba
Reconstruction of the 6.7km Port Harcourt Road into a three-lane carriageway with modern drainage systems, after years of collapse.
Omenuko Bridge & 30km Arochukwu Road
Construction of the Omenuko bridge and 29km Ozu Abam road connecting remote Abam communities, completed in a record 6 months.
Aba Urban Road Network (140+ roads)
Asphalt overlay and rehabilitation of over 140 roads across Aba including Jubilee Road, Queen's Street, Bata Junction, Ehi Road, and Cemetery Road.
Umuahia-Isuikwuato-Ohafia Highway (67km)
Reconstruction of the 67-kilometre highway connecting Umuahia to Ohafia through Isuikwuato and Abiriba with solar-powered streetlights.
Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Highway Reconstruction
Complete reconstruction of the major highway linking Abia State to Akwa Ibom, with modern drainage systems and road furniture.
Owerrinta-Umuikaa Road Dualization
Reconstruction and dualization of the 5.5km Owerrinta-Umuikaa Road, a key route linking communities in Isiala Ngwa.
Umuahia Central Bus Terminal
Modern multimodal transport terminal designed to centralize all transport parks in Umuahia, serving as a hub for road and commercial transport.
Abia International Cargo Airport
International airport on 1,325 hectares with a 2.8km runway. Upgraded to International Cargo Airport status by the President to boost trade and exports.
Nchedo Sexual Assault Referral Centre
24-hour integrated services centre for survivors of gender-based violence, providing medical, legal, and psychosocial support.
Project Ekwueme: 200 Primary Healthcare Centres
N10.7 billion rehabilitation and retrofitting of 200 primary healthcare facilities with renewable energy and water systems across all wards.
Abia Basic Healthcare Provider Fund
Healthcare financing programme providing subsidized maternal and child healthcare services across PHCs statewide. Part of 15% budget allocation to health.
Smart Schools Retrofitting (20 Schools)
N7 billion investment in 20 smart schools with technology-driven learning tools. Nine schools completed, 100 teachers undergoing specialized training.
AbiaFIRST Education Transformation
Renovation of 200+ schools, recruitment of 5,394 new teachers, curriculum upgrades, and free education from primary to JSS3. N120 billion education budget.
Abia Leadership Academy
Seven-day immersive leadership training for 1,000 young Abians aged 16-20, covering leadership, project management, and decision-making skills.
TechRise Digital Skills Programme
Free 12-week tech training in full-stack development, cybersecurity, AI, and data science. 849 graduates in Cohort 2 received laptops; 50 absorbed into civil service.
Abia State Duct Infrastructure Project
Underground broadband duct infrastructure to provide internet connectivity across the state, following the completed Umuahia WAN Project.
Geometric Power Operationalization (141MW)
Full operationalization of Nigeria's first independent 141-megawatt integrated power facility. Over 122,000 smart meters installed. Commissioned by the President.
Light Up Abia: 4,500+ Solar Streetlights
Installation of over 4,500 solar streetlights across key roads and public spaces to improve security and enable a 24-hour economy.
Ukwa West Power Restoration
Restoration of electricity to 33 communities after 9 years of total blackout. 33 transformers and distribution lines installed.
Aba Urban Renewal Project
Comprehensive renewal of Aba city including road rehabilitation, drainage construction, waste management, and public space beautification.
Aba 10km Underground Drainage Tunnel
10-kilometre underground drainage tunnel channeling stormwater into the Aba River to address perennial flooding in the commercial city.
Green Shuttle Electric Bus Service
20 fully electric buses for green mass transit, commissioned by WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Solar-powered charging, e-ticketing, and disability-accessible stations.
Ovom Street Erosion Control
Major erosion control and road rehabilitation using rigid pavement technology guaranteeing a lifespan of over 50 years.
Aba Urban Water Scheme Revival (AIWAP)
Revival of the long-abandoned Aba Urban Water Scheme. Goal: a public water standpipe within a 3-minute walk from every home.
Solar-Powered Water Facilities
Installation of 10 solar-powered water facilities across the three senatorial zones, ensuring reliable access to clean water in rural areas.
LGA Farm Managers Programme
17 farm managers (one per LGA) overseeing agricultural projects. Each LGA adopted a primary value chain: cassava, piggery, poultry, ginger, pepper.
Owerrinta Mechanised Rice Farm
Large-scale mechanised rice production project. Abia's primary hub for industrial rice production with fully operational first phase.
Interest-Free Agricultural Loans
Disbursement of interest-free agricultural empowerment loans to 298 farmers, supporting the shift from subsistence to mechanised farming.
Umuahia Township Stadium Upgrade
Upgrade of Umuahia Township Stadium to national league standards for hosting Abia Warriors matches and other sporting events.
Abia Industrial and Innovation Park
Industrial park on 2,000 hectares expected to generate over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs and drive an industrial revolution in the state.
AfDB $263.8M Infrastructure Project
Partnership with the African Development Bank to rehabilitate 248km of roads, restore erosion sites, and catalyze private sector investment over five years.