Abia-born cleric, Reverend Chika Ubani, has commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his efforts in attracting the renovation of 73 schools across Abia North Senatorial District.
The cleric described the senator’s achievement as “magical,” applauding Kalu’s continuous contributions to the development of Abia state.
“Orji Uzor Kalu must be a magician to attract these schools to Abia North. He is simply the best in the history of Abia State,” Rev. Ubani said.
“He performed similar feats during his tenure as governor from 1999 to 2007. Back then, education and healthcare were free, and the state experienced a boom in economic and social welfare. People relocated from Port Harcourt to live in Aba, and security across the state was top-notch. Kalu remains the best leader in Abia State’s history.”
The renovation project, part of the 2024 Oji River budget, covers numerous schools across the five local government areas of Abia North.
In Arochukwu Local Government, schools being renovated include Community Primary School Nde Okereke Abam, Okweji Memorial School Ozu Abam, and Aggrey Primary School 2, Ibom, among others.
In Bende Local Government, schools under renovation include Apuanu Community School Item, Ntalakwu Central School Itumbuzor, and Ugwueke Central School Ugwueke.
Isuikwuato Local Government is also seeing progress, with advanced renovations at Otampa Central Primary School, Umuerem Primary School, and other schools such as Ezere Central School and Uturu Community Primary School.
In Ohafia Local Government, work has commenced at Ujuruezie Community Primary School, Nkwebi Community Primary School, and several others including Amaogudu Community School and Ukwa Community School Nkporo.
Similarly, Umunneochi Local Government has seen the renovation of schools like Uru Primary School Lokpaukwu Umuchieze, Isuochi Central School Amuda Isuochi, and Lekwesi Community Primary School Umuchieze.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, while speaking on the development, stated that his goal is to improve the educational infrastructure in Abia North to create a better learning environment for students and teachers. The project aligns with his “long-term vision of uplifting the educational sector in Abia North Senatorial District”.
