OTTI UNVEILS SOLAR-POWERED DIGITAL BILLBOARD IN ABIA
Abia State Governor, Alex Ott
i, has unveiled and officially opened a pilot solar-powered electronic billboard in Umuahia, the state capital, as part of efforts to modernise outdoor advertising and improve public information dissemination.
The billboard, unveiled on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, represents a new approach to advertising and communication in the state, moving beyond conventional static billboards to digital display technology.
Represented by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, the governor described the project as an important step towards embracing technological innovation and repositioning Abia as a destination for business, investment and economic opportunities.
Otti said the initiative went beyond installing an electronic advertising screen, explaining that it would provide a modern platform for outdoor advertising, government communication and public enlightenment.
He noted that the changing demands of communication and commercial engagement made it necessary for the state to adopt more flexible and effective advertising solutions.
The governor also disclosed that the billboard was powered by solar energy, describing the initiative as part of the transition towards clean and renewable energy.
According to him, the facility would serve as a channel for government announcements, emergency information, public enlightenment campaigns and other important messages for residents and visitors.
Otti said the installation was a pilot project, adding that its success would provide a foundation for similar facilities at strategic locations across the state.
He explained that the government was interested not only in building physical infrastructure but also in establishing systems that improve living standards, stimulate economic activities and project Abia as a modern society.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Abia State Signage and Advertising Agency, Godwin Adindu, said the project was executed in collaboration with the state government and would be replicated in other strategic locations in the coming months.
He explained that the initiative was designed to gradually replace traditional outdoor advertising structures with digital electronic billboards.
The contractor, Temple Omeonu, described the installation as an LED digital advertising billboard powered by a solar system, adding that it would contribute to improving the visual appeal of the state.
The initiative is expected to create additional advertising opportunities for businesses while giving the government a modern platform to communicate directly with the public.
If successfully expanded, the project could transform outdoor advertising across Abia and encourage greater adoption of renewable energy and digital infrastructure.
