Anosike Pledges to Restore Ukwa East’s Oil Producing Status

THISDAYLIVE | 20-10-2026 10:18am |

The PDP governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, pledged to restore Ukwa East Local Government Area as an oil-producing council and to industrialise the area. He made the pledge during a consultation visit to the people of Ukwa East. His plans include reopening capped oil wells, exploring new hydrocarbon deposits and harnessing silica deposits in the Azumini River for glass production. Anosike said he has developed a similar development document for every local government area in the state.

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