Abia State Governor Alex Otti has mandated the swift renovation of Ibeama Primary School in Ndume Otuka, the institution once attended by Nigeria’s inaugural military Head of State, General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi. In addition to the school, the governor has ordered the repair of the access road connecting to the late general’s family estate.
During a reception for Deputy Speaker Austin Nmeregini in Umuahia North, Governor Otti addressed appeals from local community leaders. He tasked Engr. Otumchere Oti, the Commissioner for Works, with evaluating the condition of the ancestral road and providing a repair report. Simultaneously, the Chairman of the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board was directed to initiate the school’s restoration process immediately.
Governor Otti emphasized that these projects coincide with his state-wide initiative to modernize public education facilities. He expressed gratitude to the residents of Ndume Otuka for their cooperation and reiterated his government’s commitment to delivering essential infrastructure throughout the state.
The event was attended by prominent political figures and state officials, who praised the governor’s focus on regional development. Local representatives, including Okezie Onyemauwa, welcomed the directive as a vital step in honoring the history of the area.
