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…Flags off rehabilitation of Ubakala, Ariaria water schemes

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has flagged off the rehabilitation of two water schemes in the State, namely the Ubakala Water scheme in Umuahia South Local Government Area and Ariaria water scheme in Osisioma Local Government Area of the state.

Flagging-off the two water schemes at Ubakala, Umuahia South Local Government, as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration, Governor Alex Otti thanked the Mercy Corps for the assistance extended to Abia State.

Governor Otti said that by the flagging-off of the Ubakala Water Scheme, the Ariaria Water Scheme is equally flagged-off and two of them would be commissioned at the same time.

“I want to thank them for this support and their resilience. ₦1.3billion is a lot of money and we cannot take it for granted.