Governor Otti gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Aba Sports Club 1926, led by its Millennium President and 68th President, Nkene Enukeme, at Government House.

The governor stated that the ongoing transformation of Aba remains a top priority of his administration, stressing that strategic investments in infrastructure and hospitality would reposition the commercial hub.

“As a government, we’ll do everything possible to continue to reinvent Aba. We talked about the Radisson Blu – Enyimba Hotel, and of course, construction is on.

“The presence of a Five-Star Hotel in Aba will automatically redefine and elevate virtually everything. It will not send people out, but it will bring them up,” Otti said.

He noted that establishing a world-class hospitality facility such as the Radisson Blu – Enyimba Hotel would raise standards across sectors and inspire healthy competition within the business community.

“There are gains to come. If you want to maintain a hotel in Aba, then you have to aim to be at the highest standard.

“That’s how societies improve. That’s how organisations also support society,” he added.

Governor Otti congratulated Enukeme on his emergence as President of the club and commended him for sustaining and building upon the legacies of his late father.

“It doesn’t happen like that very often. A lot of people who have built things, by the time they leave, the entire thing collapses.

“So, you need to also document some of those things that you did so that others can learn. I’m very proud of you; just keep it up,” the governor stated.

Earlier, Enukeme said the visit was to express solidarity and deepen partnership with the state government, acknowledging the infrastructural improvements recorded at the club with the administration’s support.

He described the shift in governance culture under Otti—marked by fiscal discipline and infrastructural renewal—as commendable and inspiring.

“The visible shift in the governance culture of Abia State, characterised by fiscal discipline and a clear focus on infrastructural renewal, is not only commendable but serves as a beacon of hope for all Abians,” he said.

Enukeme further noted that the recent flag-off of the Radisson Blu – Enyimba Hotel aligns with the governor’s rebuilding agenda. He added that the club is ready to complement government efforts by providing a befitting golf course and sports facilities for visitors to Aba.

He also outlined some pressing needs of the club, including the remodeling of its event hall, provision of a fully equipped ambulance and clinic, and installation of a functional fire hydrant system.

Among top government officials present at the meeting were the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Nwaobilor Ananaba; the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu; and the Director-General of the Greater Aba Development Authority, Uche Ukeje.