‘We’ve attracted over ₦30bn investment to Ado’ — Sunny Oche

The Executive Chairman of Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, Hon. Engr. Sunny Oche, has said more than ₦30 billion has been invested in the local government since he assumed office, attributing the development to improved security and the support of Governor Hyacinth Alia.

Oche made the claim during an interview with Idoma TV while highlighting the achievements of his administration.

According to him, Ado has become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Alia administration’s infrastructure drive.

“I would say Ado is the most favoured local government in Benue State. The investment that has been put into Ado Local Government since I assumed office is over ₦30 billion,” he said.

The council chairman said the investments include major road projects, security interventions, healthcare improvements and other critical infrastructure.

He disclosed that the Igumale–Agila Road project, valued at over ₦1 billion, is nearing completion, while another five-kilometre road network project worth more than ₦6 billion has already been approved and is expected to commence within weeks.

Oche also credited the improved security situation in the area for attracting investors back to the local government.

According to him, Chinese investors have resumed discussions on reviving the moribund Igumale Cement industry after previously abandoning the project due to insecurity.

“Visitors are welcome to Ado anytime. The investors are already coming back because the security situation has improved,” he stated.

The chairman further said his administration had strengthened local security by providing operational support, including vehicles and motorcycles, to security personnel, while solar streetlights had been installed across various wards to improve surveillance and deter criminal activities.

He also listed the renovation of the local government secretariat, provision of new office furniture and the installation of solar-powered refrigerators in primary healthcare centres for drug storage among his administration’s achievements.

Oche maintained that the interventions had restored confidence among residents and investors, expressing optimism that Ado would continue to witness increased economic activities in the coming years.