From Mockery to Momentum: Aba Rises as a Beacon of Progress in the Southeast
Once dismissed. Often ridiculed. But today, Aba is rewriting its story — not with words, but with action.
For years, people laughed at Aba. They called it dirty. They called its roads rivers. Many gave up on it.
But now? Something beautiful is happening.
Thanks to purposeful, people-first leadership under Dr. Alex Otti, Aba has transformed from a forgotten city into a model of modern development. In just two years, the streets are clean, the roads are smooth, lights are back on, and the spirit of the city is alive like never before.
And it's not just Aba.
From Governor Soludo in Anambra to other visionary leaders across Ala Igbo, the Southeast is rising. Markets are being rebuilt, tech hubs are emerging, cities are getting facelifts, and most importantly—the people are being heard.
This is not politics.
This is real, visible, people-powered progress.
Aba is showing what’s possible when resilient people meet responsible leadership. It may never have been a capital city, but today it’s setting the standard for urban revival in Nigeria.
@nairaland
This is a message to the world:
The Southeast is not just surviving. We’re thriving.
Aba is not a joke. Aba is the future.
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