Former Senate President and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairmanllllllll, Adolphus Wabara, has commended Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for the ongoing remodeling of Ariaria International Market, Aba, and appealed to him to not only ensure it is completed but extended to the entire market.
Describing the remodeled market as comparable to markets in London and other developed parts of the world, after a shopping visit to the market, Wabara expressed excitement over the level of transformation achieved at the market, saying the intervention reflects deliberate efforts to revive Aba’s economic glory.
In a statement he personally issued the former Senate President observed, “Having personally visited the remodeled Ariaria International Market in Aba, I must sincerely commend Governor Alex Otti for the remarkable transformation taking place in one of the most strategic commercial hubs in Nigeria and the West African sub-region.”
He said the project was beyond ordinary renovation, but a modern business districts obtainable in advanced economies.
“What I saw was not just a facelift of a market, but a deliberate economic renaissance capable of restoring Aba’s pride as the industrial and commercial heartbeat of the South East” and expressed hope that the market remains critical to the economy of Abia State and the South East because of the huge volume of commercial and entrepreneurial activities taking place there daily.
According to him, the improved infrastructure would boost trade, attract investors and enhance the image of Aba as a centre for commerce and manufacturing and advised the Governor to treat the comprehensive modernization of Ariaria as one of the signature projects of his administration as the successful completion of the project would leave a lasting legacy in the economic history of Abia State and further reposition Aba as a leading commercial hub in Africa.
The former Senate President also applauded Governor Otti’s proposed seaport project at Azumini Blue River in Ukwa East LGA, describing it as a bold economic initiative capable of transforming Abia into a major regional trade gateway.
He declared that good governance should always be acknowledged irrespective of political differences.
“As an elder statesman, I believe that when leaders perform creditably, they deserve commendation irrespective of political affiliations. Governance should always be about the people and the collective progress of society, not partisan considerations.”
