Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has vowed that there is no going back in the resolve of his administration to fence the regional Cattle Market Umuchieze as part of the necessary measures to improve security in the area.
Gov Otti who made the vow while responding to a question during a media parley in Umuahia, said the proposal had not been dropped contrary to speculations in some quarters.
He explained that the fund involved in the project required bidding in keeping with due process, hence the little delay so the project could be bided for.
“I can’t be cowed. The amount of money involved in the project is enormous and we want to do bidding. Once we are done, fencing will begin.
“Every right-thinking person not just in Abia but beyond supports our decision to fence the market as a necessary security measure. Those opposing the move are either not properly informed or mischievous.”
The Governor hinted that the preliminary report of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the Recovery of Government Property set up by his administration, was ready, and would be presented to him by next week.
He vowed to implement the recommendations of the committee in the interest of the state.
“The panel has told me its report will be ready next week, and when we receive it, we won’t be afraid to do the right thing”.
