Yesterday, I was in Strasbourg, France, to attend sessions at the European Parliament.
While there, I spent the day holding a series of constructive meetings with several members from various committees, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, to the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, to the Members of the Africa-EU Delegation Committee, to the Committee on Transport and Tourism, and Development, amongst others.
I appealed to them to strengthen their relationship with Africa, especially Nigeria, which stands as a key frontier for global development. Africa, as I reiterated, is a continent of immense potential, the second-largest in size and population, richly endowed with natural resources, and powered by a vast, youthful demographic. Yet it remains the face of global poverty, largely because of bad leadership and entrenched corruption, a reality clearly reflected in Nigeria.
I urged them to support the development of Africa, particularly Nigeria, by advancing good governance. This includes supporting our democratic processes in ways that promote the emergence of competent leaders with the capacity and integrity to transform our nations.
I also highlighted how they can support us in addressing insecurity, improving power generation and distribution, strengthening education and healthcare, and lifting our people out of poverty. This is necessary because our success as a nation and the success of Africa have a direct benefit to Europe.
I also underscored the need to invest in and support Nigerian youths who have an immense desire and drive for entrepreneurship and productivity, if well supported, but are now facing despair due to limited opportunities.
Africa and indeed Nigeria can and must work for all and contribute to global developments.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Building a Healthier Nigeria Through Stronger Healthcare Systems
As part of our desire and commitment to building a healthier Nigeria, I met with some healthcare professionals and experts in the United States on Friday, June 5, 2026. The meeting was essentially to deepen my understanding of how successful health insurance systems deliver improved healthcare, especially in the areas of primary and emergency care.
One of our key health objectives remains unchanged: to expand health insurance coverage, strengthen primary healthcare across our electoral wards, train more healthcare workers, and make quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all Nigerians.
A New Nigeria must be a healthier Nigeria.
A New Nigeria is possible. -PO
This is Onuimo-Abia Tower of Peace Road that was recently commissioned by Governor Alex Otti and renamed Dr. Uma Ukpai Way.
The before picture you see may not be enough to truly explain how narrow and pothole-riddled this stretch of road used to be.
In the past, visitors coming into Abia from Imo were left to the stress of a single carriageway whose size could conveniently pass for a track road.
Traffic congestion and the endless struggle of drivers trying to navigate potholes made travelling through this 5.9km stretch a hell of a journey.
During festive periods, the situation became even worse. Travellers intentionally avoided the route and preferred going through alternative roads, not minding the extra distance. That’s how bad it used to be.
Beyond just this Onuimo road, there are many other roads in Umuahia particularly that were once as narrow and rough like this. Ossah Road, now Aguiyi Ironsi Boulevard, is one of those roads.
On emergence as Governor, Governor Otti made a firm commitment that the upgrade of Umuahia from a once glorified village to what a city capital should be would form a top priority in his blueprint for Abia.
Today, words have translated into action and the reality of Otti’s commitment to upgrading Abia has fast-tracked development across every part of Umuahia.
Narrow stretches of roads that once defaced the city, especially the entry points, have been expanded and transformed.
Ossah Road went from an ordinary stretch to a six-lane Aguiyi Ironsi boulevard, becoming the first ever six-lane road in Abia.
Today, Onuimo-Abia Tower of Peace Road has also been expanded, reconstructed and dualized to complement the beauty and prestige of the state’s entrance corridor.
Take a look at the road now.
Doesn’t this appeal to your vision?
Isn’t this pleasing to the eyes?
I mean you that is playing opposition with lies and bitterness, not the well-meaning Abians who appreciate good things when they see them.
You that see something good and still say it is bad.
Shebi you’re now using the road and it’s sweeting you, eeh?
But instead of commending good thing you are churning out propaganda and lies because you feel you’re doing politics..
As in, you are driving on this road, and enjoying the smoothness and the beauty, yet you’re still thinking of what next to write to discredit Otti and satisfy your party.
No problem. Kwantinue.
But watch your speed ooo.
Before your party emere gị press release, o jịnụghị ara we ahụ.
Miracle Chukwunenye
June 4, 2026.
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