Abia Government To Explore Solid Minerals Numbering Over 17

Abia State government is ready to explore an array of solid minerals in the state, numbering over 17, including gold, kaolin, and limestone, among others.

Briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s state executive coincil meeting and chaired by the state governor, Dr. Alex Otti, the State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed his would provide investment and job opportunities in addition to boosting the State’s revenue base.

He also said that Government will on Wednesday this week commission a computerized vehicle centre at Ubakala, Umuahia South LGA to ensure that all vehicles that ply in Abia roads are road worthy in addition to reducing carnages in the roads.

ENYIMBA FM Kingsley Chibuike was present at the briefing and filed in this report.