Abia State Governor Alex Otti unveiled a pilot solar‑powered digital billboard in the capital city of Umuahia today, marking a new step in the state’s push to modernise its urban environment.
The installation, the first of its kind in the state, uses solar panels to power a digital advertising screen that will display a range of content to residents and visitors. It is part of a broader strategy to incorporate renewable energy solutions into public infrastructure.
Otti said the project would help reduce the state’s reliance on conventional electricity for advertising and public information displays, while also demonstrating the potential of solar technology for other municipal applications.
While details on the billboard’s size, content schedule and future expansion plans remain limited, the pilot is expected to serve as a model for similar installations across Abia’s urban centres.
The initiative follows the governor’s recent announcements of several infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving the quality of life for Abia residents and positioning the state as a leader in sustainable development within the region.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>