The Abia State Government has highlighted significant progress recorded across various sectors, including revenue generation, infrastructure, healthcare and transportation.

The government also announced the formal launch of the Ameke Community Scheme for September 16, 2026, with 1,000 individuals expected to be enrolled at ₦18,000 per person, representing an initial outlay of ₦18 million.

The government disclosed that the recruitment portal for additional medical personnel, including consultants, medical officers and dental officers, remained open.

It also confirmed that no cases of Ebola, Lassa fever, COVID-19, diphtheria, cholera, Mpox or yellow fever were reported in the state during the period under review.

On infrastructure development, the government revealed that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian Railway Corporation for the construction of a 200-metre road extension from Bende Road to Umuwaya Road by Post Office Tower, through the railway crossing to the Library Avenue areas.

“The state will also reconstruct the abandoned road from First Bank to Keystone Bank to ease traffic around Okpara Avenue,” it said.

The Emede-Ibeku Flood Patrol Project was also reported to have recorded significant progress. Site clearing had been completed, while embankment construction was 90 per cent complete. Drainage excavation and concreting had each reached 80 per cent completion.

Properties identified with structural defects had also been sealed off as a safety measure.

The government further disclosed that the expansion of ticketing facilities and installation of solar mini-grid carports to provide 24-hour power supply were ongoing at the Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal in Umuahia.

The project was reported to be 60 per cent complete, with completion targeted for December 2026.

On public transportation, the Abia Green Shuttle Bus Service was said to have conveyed a total of 560,784 passengers to date.

“Between December 2025 and February 2026, during free ridership, 196,950 passengers were recorded. From commercialisation in March to August 2026, 303,834 passengers enjoyed subsidised fares.

“This is an indication that a lot of Abians and residents are using the bus services and taking advantage of the exquisite services being rendered,” Kanu said.