Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and Samuel Chukwueze. Photo credit: Abia state house
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Sunday hosted Super Eagles winger and Abia-born international footballer, Samuel Chukwueze, in Umuahia, where he announced plans to commence construction of the proposed Umuahia Stadium City before the end of the year.
Chukwueze, who visited the governor alongside friends, was in the Government House to express appreciation for Otti’s support and presence during the burial of his late mother.
Speaking during the visit, Otti said land for the project had already been acquired, adding that the state was currently at the feasibility stage.
“I’m sure before the end of the year, we will flag off the construction of the new Umuahia Stadium.
