By Anayo Okoli

UMUAHIA—Immediate past Deputy General Manager of Abia State Environmental Agency, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has joined the Abia governorship race, promising to ensure that Aba, the commercial city of the state is given adequate attention.

Ikpeazu, who spoke at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP state secretariat, after formally declaring his intention to run for the ticket of the party, said he will focus on; ”Re-developing Aba into a modern commercial hub; urban renewal and city upgrading, functional infrastructure, stable power supply, reliable and decent public transportation system, urban traffic management system, structured and planned industrial layouts, clusters and parks, that will release her revenue potential that can be leveraged upon to develop the rest of Abia State.

“Aba with its strong entrepreneurial setting, attracting business operators from across the nation and most ECOWAS countries, has the potential to become a commercial and entrepreneurship hub of West Africa. We shall enhance international marketing opportunities for made in Aba goods and services by ensuring quality control and showcase the made in Aba brand in the economic capitals of the world”.