The Abia State Government has kicked off plans to demolish aging structures at the Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba, with reconstruction scheduled to start during the week of January 26, 2026.
The move is part of a wider initiative to modernize the state’s public tertiary education infrastructure.
Officials said many campus buildings, some more than 70 years old, have fallen into serious disrepair, undermining teaching, learning, and student welfare.
The demolition will clear the way for contemporary academic blocks, administrative offices, and upgraded student facilities designed to meet modern educational standards.
Architectural plans for the new campus have been released, showcasing modern lecture halls, laboratories, and student spaces aimed at improving learning conditions and overall academic experience.
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The project forms part of a broader push by the Otti administration to revitalize tertiary institutions across the state.
Other interventions include the complete overhaul of the Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu, extensive rehabilitation at Abia State University, Uturu, upgrades at Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, and expansion work at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba.
Authorities said the demolition and phased reconstruction are expected to restore confidence in Abia’s higher education sector, create safer and more conducive learning environments, and enhance the quality of academic delivery.