From Neglect To Revival: Otti’s ABA Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)
From Neglect to Revival: Otti's Aba Transformation Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Aba, the economic nerve center of the South East and South South, has experienced a transformation under Governor Alex Otti's administration. Once a thriving commercial hub, Aba earned the nickname "the Japan of Africa" due to its entrepreneurial prowess and craftsmanship. However, years of neglect and abandonment led to infrastructure collapse, decay, and rot. The city's roads became impassable, streets were littered with refuse, and the once-thriving markets were in shambles. Aba's contributions to the early development of Igboland cannot be overstated. The city attracted Ndigbo from other states and…
