As part of events to mark his one year in office, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has called for prayers for the progress of his administration and the state.
While speaking in Umuahia, the state capital, during an inter-denominational Church service to mark his first anniversary, the governor said, “We are not here celebrating, but only saying, thank you, Jesus. We are here to say thank you to the people who elected us and to God Who took charge. We are unapologetic about serving God and the people.
“We are poised to do the right thing, no matter whose ox is gored,” calling for constructive criticism and assuring that he would not be distracted.
The governor added that those opposing him will gather but will eventually scatter, saying, “Opposition is gathering, but at the end, they will scatter.”
The governor, who said he has done a quarter of his race, said it was an opportunity to review his performance and to know where to improve.
While appreciating the unity among the Churches in the state, Otti assured that “there will be no division (among the churches),” stating that his administration does not discriminate as far as all reside in the state, hence his appointment of non-Abians into different positions in the state.
The governor noted that the best in terms of skills and competence was his criteria for the appointment, not ethnicity or state of origin, saying, “We go for people who are the best.”
He revealed his plans to build in the state capital in resemblance to the one located at Oshodi in Lagos State.
“We want Umuahia to be a proper capital. Umuahia in the next year will change,” he assured.
Earlier in his preaching, Dr Emma Onwunta of the Presbyterian Church, Ohafia, quoting some verses in the Holy Bible, reminded people, using Otti as a point of contact, to remember to thank God.
We hope to see more transformative impact in the State. Kudos to the Governor and his team.