Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has taken a firm and unambiguous policy stand, declaring that Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State College of Education Technical, Arochukwu, and other state government-owned higher institutions will not be converted into universities under his administration.
The governor made the point on Friday in Umuahia while reacting to reports that the immediate past administration in the state converted three institutions into universities before exiting office. Governor Otti said he was not aware of such conversion by the past Abia administration, explaining that running multiple universities places significant financial and administrative pressure on a state.
He observed that the duplication of universities denies the schools quality attention and proper funding, arguing that Abia State University, Uturu, and privately owned universities can provide the needed services in the state. “If you set up three universities, you have three vice chancellors, three registrars, and three administration buildings,” Governor Otti warned.
“I won’t be an apostle of duplicating universities when you have one you can fund very well and take advantage of,” Governor Otti declared, adding that he was more interested in the proper funding of existing higher institutions in the state while retaining their established statuses.
The governor’s position draws a sharp policy contrast with the immediate past administration, signalling a deliberate shift toward quality over quantity in Abia’s higher education management — a stance that education stakeholders are beginning to weigh with interest.
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