“A Better Abia is Possible”: How Reforms and Grassroots Faith Are Drawing Investors to the State.

There’s a fresh sense of optimism in Abia State these days. According to a top aide to Governor Alex Otti, the government’s recent push for transparency and reform isn’t just making life better for residents it’s starting to catch the attention of investors, too.

Jerome Green-Amakwe, the governor’s Special Adviser on Investment Promotion and Public Private Partnerships, shared these thoughts in a statement on Friday, as Nigeria marked Democracy Day. For him, this year’s celebration means something special for the people of Abia.

“For Abians, this commemoration is deeper this time,” he said. “It’s about renewal, responsible leadership, and a new era built on accountability and real service to the people.”

Before 2023, the story was different. Green-Amakwe admitted that the state struggled with poor infrastructure, shaky public services, and slow economic growth. People were worried, and the calls for change grew louder every day. That turning point, he said, came with the election of Governor Alex Otti and his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu.

The aide didn’t hold back credit where it’s due. He highlighted that the victory wasn’t an accident. Long before the ballots were cast, a dedicated group of supporters, grassroots mobilizers, and stakeholders worked tirelessly, believing a better Abia was possible. He specifically mentioned the late Nnanna Ngwu, who chaired the campaign structure, and Acho Obioma, the Director General, among many others who helped push the vision forward.

Now, that vision is becoming reality. Green-Amakwe noted that the current administration has focused on restoring public trust, fixing infrastructure, and delivering real projects. And according to him, it’s working. People are more confident, and the state is becoming a notable example of democracy delivering visible results.

While congratulating the governor, his deputy, and everyone who played a part from top officials to everyday residents the adviser called for continued unity and transparency. He ended on a hopeful note: the reforms, he believes, are here to stay.