{
  "id": 13067816,
  "title": "Anosike Plans to Industrialise Umuahia, Make It True State Capital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/anosike-plans-to-industrialise-umuahia-make-it-true-state-capital",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T08:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/09/anosike-plans-to-industrialise-umuahia-make-it-true-state-capital/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Kelechi Anosike, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has revealed ambitious plans to develop and industrialize Umuahia, the state capital, to transform it into a vibrant, cosmopolitan city. Anosike made these statements during a visit by the Umuahia Urban Men, a group that has expressed their support for his gubernatorial ambition. He highlighted the state's stagnation in development due to successive governors relocating the state capital to their home areas, which has stifled business growth in Umuahia.\n\nAnosike pointed out that former governors have not invested in Umuahia, revealing that none of them own homes in the state capital, implying a lack of commitment to its development. If elected, Anosike pledged to reverse this trend by developing Umuahia into a modern, industrialized city. He suggested establishing an industrial layout at Ohiya, a location that the state government would designate as a site for industrial development. Companies would be attracted to this location, leading to job creation and an economic boom for residents and businesses.\n\nThe PDP flag bearer emphasized that government policy favoring Umuahia would translate into more money for residents. He also mentioned the intention to set up industries as private enterprises, rather than government bureaucracies, to ensure profitability and local involvement. Anosike proposed setting up a battery factory in Umuahia but emphasized that it would function like a private enterprise, not a bureaucracy, run by a state investment company. He also highlighted plans to create agencies like Operation Feed Abia (OFA) for agricultural revolution and food security, Abia Labour and Global Opportunities Agency (ALGOA) to create jobs, a Traders Micro-finance Bank for cooperative financing, and health insurance and subsidy programs.\n\nOn recreational facilities, Anosike lamented the absence of attractions in Umuahia such as amusement parks or water parks, noting that these facilities could generate revenue and serve as low-hanging fruits for development. He assured the people that Abia State possesses sufficient resources to drive development, pointing out that local governments have received approximately N350 billion in the past three years, with a minimum monthly allocation of N500 million.",
  "summary": "The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has unveiled plans to develop and industrialise Umuahia to make it a cosmopolitan city befitting",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}