The Abia State Authorities has introduced its choice to transform the newly constructed Authorities Home at Ogurube Structure, Umuahia, right into a five-star lodge, citing its unsuitability for habitation and failure to fulfill primary requirements required for a authorities facility.
The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Data, Okey Kanu, throughout a media tour of the power.
Kanu described the construction, which was commissioned by the earlier administration, as unfit to be used, stressing that it lacks elementary options comparable to wardrobes and different important fittings. “This place seems uninhabitable. There aren’t any wardrobes wherever. Most of what we noticed have been simply empty halls. Did anyone see any wardrobe on any of the flooring? There have been none. So this place was by no means meant, from the outset, to be a residential home,” he mentioned.
He added that the constructing appeared to have been designed with out the intention of truly serving as a Authorities Home. “One begins to surprise what the designers of this so-called Authorities Home had in thoughts. How may anybody anticipate a governor to reside in such a spot?”
Kanu defined that just one flooring of the construction seemed to be completed, whereas the remainder of the constructing stays incomplete and unsafe. “Solely the primary flooring seems to have been completed. The remainder of the constructing stays incomplete. Quite a lot of areas aren’t even plastered, and the elevator was by no means put in. The entire place seems unsafe. If anybody missteps in sure elements, they might fall by to their dying,” he mentioned.
He additionally alleged that the constructing was unexpectedly constructed to create a misunderstanding of progress. “They rushed to erect this construction merely to deceive folks into believing it was a functioning Authorities Home. Sure, there are a number of items of furnishings right here, however that’s all. The higher flooring are fully empty. They misused state sources to place up a big edifice that serves no actual objective.”
The Commissioner dismissed current public feedback made by former Commissioner for Data, John Okiyi Kalu, saying they have been false and geared toward deceptive the general public. “All the things he mentioned was a lie. I introduced members of the press right here so they might see the reality for themselves and confirm what the Governor had earlier mentioned.”
He additional addressed claims that the earlier Authorities Home was a rented property. “Let me put that mislead relaxation. The outdated Authorities Home was not a rented condominium. It was a property duly acquired by the state. Nevertheless, the earlier administration paid themselves hire from authorities coffers whereas pretending it was a rented house.”
Kanu mentioned the Governor Alex Otti-led administration has begun plans to assemble a brand new and befitting Authorities Home on the positioning of the previous official residence, and urged residents of the state to disregard opposition narratives and proceed to assist the federal government’s efforts to supply clear and efficient management.
The Abia State Authorities has introduced its choice to transform the newly constructed Authorities Home at Ogurube Structure, Umuahia, right into a five-star lodge, citing its unsuitability for habitation and failure to fulfill primary requirements required for a authorities facility.
The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Data, Okey Kanu, throughout a media tour of the power.
Kanu described the construction, which was commissioned by the earlier administration, as unfit to be used, stressing that it lacks elementary options comparable to wardrobes and different important fittings. “This place seems uninhabitable. There aren’t any wardrobes wherever. Most of what we noticed have been simply empty halls. Did anyone see any wardrobe on any of the flooring? There have been none. So this place was by no means meant, from the outset, to be a residential home,” he mentioned.
He added that the constructing appeared to have been designed with out the intention of truly serving as a Authorities Home. “One begins to surprise what the designers of this so-called Authorities Home had in thoughts. How may anybody anticipate a governor to reside in such a spot?”
Kanu defined that just one flooring of the construction seemed to be completed, whereas the remainder of the constructing stays incomplete and unsafe. “Solely the primary flooring seems to have been completed. The remainder of the constructing stays incomplete. Quite a lot of areas aren’t even plastered, and the elevator was by no means put in. The entire place seems unsafe. If anybody missteps in sure elements, they might fall by to their dying,” he mentioned.
He additionally alleged that the constructing was unexpectedly constructed to create a misunderstanding of progress. “They rushed to erect this construction merely to deceive folks into believing it was a functioning Authorities Home. Sure, there are a number of items of furnishings right here, however that’s all. The higher flooring are fully empty. They misused state sources to place up a big edifice that serves no actual objective.”
The Commissioner dismissed current public feedback made by former Commissioner for Data, John Okiyi Kalu, saying they have been false and geared toward deceptive the general public. “All the things he mentioned was a lie. I introduced members of the press right here so they might see the reality for themselves and confirm what the Governor had earlier mentioned.”
He additional addressed claims that the earlier Authorities Home was a rented property. “Let me put that mislead relaxation. The outdated Authorities Home was not a rented condominium. It was a property duly acquired by the state. Nevertheless, the earlier administration paid themselves hire from authorities coffers whereas pretending it was a rented house.”
Kanu mentioned the Governor Alex Otti-led administration has begun plans to assemble a brand new and befitting Authorities Home on the positioning of the previous official residence, and urged residents of the state to disregard opposition narratives and proceed to assist the federal government’s efforts to supply clear and efficient management.
