Alex Otti, governor of Abia state, has named a newly commissioned bus terminal in Umuahia after Nnenna Oti, the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Owerri, who served as the returning officer in the 2023 Abia governorship election.
In an X post on Thursday, Otti said the facility, named the “Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal”, is now ready for public use.
According to the governor, the project is a multimodal transport hub designed to accommodate more than 340 buses at once.
He added that the terminal is connected to the state’s electric bus network and powered by sustainable infrastructure.
Otti said the facility was named after Oti because of her role during the 2023 governorship election.
“The facility is named in honour of Prof. Nnenna Nnennaya-Oti, the courageous INEC returning officer in the 2023 governorship election,” he said.
The governor said Oti’s conduct during the election reflected integrity and patriotism.
“Her integrity and patriotism remind us that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results by simply standing for the truth,” he said.
Otti added that the gesture was also meant to honour electoral officials, security operatives and citizens who defended democracy.
“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 said.
MORE BUSES UNDERWAY
The governor said 20 electric buses are already operating in the state, while more will arrive in the coming weeks.
He added that the terminal has independent power and water systems to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Otti commended Planet Projects Limited, the contractor handling the project, for delivering the facility.
He also praised Chimezie Ukaegbu and Obioma Nwaogbe for their roles in the project.
The governor urged residents to protect the facility from vandalism and maintain a clean environment.
“This terminal belongs to you, and its success depends on your care,” he said.
He also called on residents to pay taxes regularly to support development projects across the state.
