The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has enjoined all indigenes of Abia state to remain optimistic in the possibility of a better future.
He made the plea while rejoicing with the government and the people of Abia on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the State
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu said that all hope of a better tomorrow was not lost.
While urging people of the state to key into the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Deputy Speaker also called on them to support the government and perform their civic duties
He charged them to hold the government accountable for all their actions and inactions to engender good governance.
The Deputy Speaker who appreciated the steps taken so far on infrastructure and other new policies of government also called for the reactivation of moribund industries in the State especially in Aba.
“We can reactivate the industries in Aba for which Abia was known for. Industrialisation is also key. We can leverage on the gas-to-energy federal policy and the state’s proximity to gas to achieve this.“
According to him, all hands must be on deck for the overall development of the state.
Abia, also known as God’s Own State, was created on August 27, 1991 by the former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (Retired) out of old Imo State, South East, Nigeria.
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