Governor Otti Inaugurates Umuahia Bus Terminal, Names Facility After Prof. Nnenna Oti

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has officially commissioned the newly constructed bus terminal in Umuahia and named the facility after Prof. Nnenna Nnennaya-Oti, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State.
Prof. Oti served as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer during the 2023 Abia State governorship election, where she was widely commended for resisting alleged attempts to manipulate the election results.
Speaking during the inauguration, Governor Otti said Prof. Oti’s courage, integrity, and patriotism demonstrated that ordinary citizens can achieve extraordinary results by standing firmly for truth and justice.
According to the governor, the newly inaugurated terminal is now ready for public use.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Otti described the project as a modern multimodal transport hub designed to accommodate more than 340 buses simultaneously.
He added that the facility is powered by sustainable infrastructure and integrated into the state’s growing electric bus transportation network.
“The facility is named in honour of Prof. Nnenna Nnennaya-Oti, the courageous INEC Returning Officer in the 2023 governorship election, whose integrity and patriotism remind us that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results by simply standing for the truth,”
“Her name on this terminal is not just about one person, but a tribute to all electoral officials, security operatives, party agents, and citizens who resisted intimidation and defended democracy,” he added.
Governor Otti further disclosed that 20 electric buses are already in operation, with additional buses expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
According to him, the project reflects the administration’s bold vision for a modern, safe, and sustainable transportation system in Abia State.
He noted that the terminal is equipped with independent power and water systems to guarantee uninterrupted operations.
In his address titled “Raising the Bar,” Governor Otti declared that the state has moved beyond the era of limited ambitions and mediocrity.
“We have moved beyond the era of small ambitions. We refuse to be boxed into margins that underestimate our strength, and this principle underpins all our undertakings,” he said.
The governor also commended the contractors, Planet Projects Limited, for delivering what he described as a landmark infrastructure project.
“I extend special commendation to the contractors, Planet Projects Limited, for a job well done in delivering this landmark facility. I also appreciate the dedication of the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu, the Senior Special Assistant on Transport, Dr. Obioma Nwaogbe, and their team for the critical role they played in bringing this vision to reality,” he said.
Governor Otti called on residents and members of the host community to take ownership of the facility by maintaining cleanliness and protecting it from vandalism.
“This terminal belongs to you, and its success depends on your care. I also urge all Abians to pay their taxes regularly. Development cannot be sustained without collective responsibility, and every naira contributed helps us deliver the future our people deserve,” the governor added.