ABSG Completes Renovation Of 9 Schools, Trains 100 Teachers On Smart School Operations

The Abia State Government has completed the renovation of nine schools across the state as part of its ongoing transformation of the education sector.

The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing at the Government House, Umuahia, following this week’s State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti.

He said the remaining 54 schools under renovation are at various stages of completion, adding that the project aligns with the government’s agenda to modernize learning environments across the 17 local government areas.

The completed schools include Nkata Community Primary School, Ibeku High School, and Ohuhu Community Secondary School, Amaogugu, all in Umuahia North LGA; Migrant Farmers Primary School, Osisioma; Umuagbai Secondary School, Aba; Abayi Nchokoro Primary School, Ugwunagbo; Owerre Aba Primary School, Ugwunagbo; Omoba Central Model Primary School, Isiala Ngwa LGA; and Abiriba Nmaju Memorial Primary School, Ohafia LGA.

Prince Kanu also stated that work is ongoing at three smart school locations — Ogbo Primary School in Ubakala, Umuahia South LGA; Umuomaikwu Primary School in Isiala Ngwa North LGA; and Umuagbai Secondary School in Aba South LGA.

He revealed that 100 teachers are currently undergoing a three-week special training on smart school operations to prepare them for effective use of the new digital facilities.

“This is a strategic move to equip teachers with the necessary skills to operate smart schools,” he said, noting that the training has entered its second week.

The Commissioner further disclosed that the posting of newly recruited teachers would be completed this week, explaining that the delay was to ensure teachers are deployed to areas where their expertise will be best utilized.

On infrastructure, Prince Kanu said that construction activities across the state will accelerate as the rainy season winds down. According to him, work is ongoing on 32 contract road projects and 55 direct-labour sites across Abia under the Zero Pothole Initiative.

He announced the completion of 12 direct-labour roads, including St. Michael’s Drive, Government Layout, Ehimiri; Justice Okoroafor Close; Ozouma Spur through Corpers Lodge off Aba Road, Afara; and maintenance of the Umunkpeyi–Eziala–Umuru Nvosi Road in Isiala Ngwa South LGA (8km).

He added that the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA) is constructing two major roads on contract — Aba Ring Road (Umuaduru to Okpulor Umuobu) and 7Up–Okpulor Umuobu Road — while also handling six others by direct labour, including Elizabeth Avenue, Imo Avenue, Sacred Heart Street, Ihuoma Street, Afor Ule to Okpulor Umuobu Road, and Ozuomba Road.

Prince Kanu said the Ovom Street Erosion Project is almost complete and is being constructed with rigid pavement technology expected to last over 50 years.

He announced that Governor Alex Otti will on Friday flag off the reconstruction of the 25km Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Road and the 13.1km Ariam–Usaka Road in Ikwuano LGA.

The Commissioner also highlighted the ongoing urban renewal projects in Aba, including the construction of the Eziama Pedestal Bridge opposite Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, aimed at reinforcing Aba’s position as a key commercial hub.

He added that work on the Enyimba Hotel project, a 120-room facility to be managed by the international hospitality brand Radisson Blu, is progressing steadily and will soon be officially launched by Governor Otti.

The briefing was attended by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Ubochi, and the Director General of GADA, Architect Uche Ukeje.