The Federal Government has given approval for a modular refinery to be constructed in Abia State.

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, who revealed this, said the modular refinery would be built by H.I.S. Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited.

Otti who was speaking during the flag-off of the reconstruction of 11.1 kilometres Obehie-Umudibia-Owaza Road, said refinery would be cited at the Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP) in Owaza, Ukwa West Local Government Area of the state.

Otti said, “This project is therefore not just about creating access to the towns and villages along these corridor, it is more about reviving dormant economic assets, opening new horizons and reigniting the dreams that once starred the souls of our fathers.

“I’ll like to inform you that just a few days ago, we got the good news that the Federal Government has approved a modular refinery which would be cited inside the AIIP.

“That modular refinery will be built by H.I.S. Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited.

“My assurance is that every support we can give as a Government shall be availed you as we work together to create a robust industrial cluster that will accelerate the rapid socio-economic development of the area and fast track the restoration of the years that has been lost to poor leadership.”