Alex Otti, Abia State Governor, has stated that the achievements recorded by his administration in the past three years represent only the foundation of his development agenda for a new Abia. He assured residents that the next four and a half years will focus on consolidating gains and entrenching irreversible reforms across the State.
Otti stated this on Sunday during the South-East Conference of Dominion City Global, held in Aba. He assured residents that his administration is committed to taking the State to the next level of development.
Describing the achievements of his administration so far as a ‘dress rehearsal’, the Governor said his government is determined to deepen ongoing reforms and deliver practical development outcomes that will have a lasting impact on the lives of the people.
‘What has happened here is what I call a dress rehearsal, to let people know that they haven’t seen anything yet. What we have built in the last three years is just the foundation,’ Otti stated. ‘In the next four and a half years, we will use them to consolidate. And when I say consolidation, I mean consolidation changes that are irreversible.’
Otti explained that his administration is not interested in making unrealistic promises but in implementing practical policies and projects capable of transforming the State. He disclosed that his government is working towards ensuring a constant electricity supply across the State.
The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to fairness, equity, and merit in governance. He declared that Abia has no state-of-origin discrimination, as everyone living in the State is regarded as an Abian and treated equally. He disclosed that appointments into his administration are based on merit rather than religious or other considerations.
Challenging Christians to demonstrate their faith through practical actions, Otti stressed that faith without works is dead.
Earlier, Dominion City Church President Pastor David Ogbueli commended Otti for demonstrating a servant-leadership relationship and transforming the State through purposeful governance. He described the Governor as an answer to the prayers of the people.
Ogbueli appreciated Otti’s leadership and transformational projects, encouraging him not to relent in his efforts to transform Abia State. He emphasised the importance of recognising and rewarding good performance in leadership.
‘If you want society to work, condemn what is bad and those that do it, praise what is good and those that do it,’ he said, observing that Abia is increasingly attracting positive attention across the country. He cited improvements in infrastructure, electricity, and the changing business environment as evidence of the administration’s commitment to development.