Anosike Pledges to Restore Ukwa East’s Oil Producing Status
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has pledged to restore Ukwa East Local Government Area as an
Anosike, the governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has promised to transform Ukwa East Local Government Area into an oil-producing region and boost industrialization. Dr. Kelechi Anosike made this pledge during a visit to the people of Ukwa East, where he unveiled plans to reopen capped oil wells, discover new hydrocarbon deposits, and utilize silica deposits in Azumini River for glass production.
These plans are part of his development blueprint for the local government, titled 'Ukwa East: Resource-to-Wealth Initiative'. Anosike, who is also an energy lawyer, said he would engage the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to review and reopen the capped wells within his first 100 days in office. He also plans to involve the federal government in exploring other hydrocarbon deposits and constructing the Azumini Sea Port.
Furthermore, Anosike aims to rebuild damaged roads, the Ohanku Road, and award contracts for the rehabilitation of Ohanku Road, emphasizing the importance of these roads to the state's development. Anosike's running mate, Elder Amah Abraham, emphasized that political parties have let the people down, but Anosike is determined to change the negative narrative and revitalize the state.
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