The people of Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State on Thursday organised a grand civic reception in honour of the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, in recognition of what they described as his exceptional leadership and infrastructural development across the state.
The reception, which took place at Isuikwuato Secondary School field, followed the commissioning of seven roads including the Eluama- Nunya road, and two primary healthcare centres executed across the Abia North Senatorial District by the Governor.
Speaking during the event, the Executive Mayor of Isuikwuato LGA, Hon. Chinedu Ekeke, said the people of the area had succeeded with the quality of projects delivered by the Governor in the locality.
According to him, the roads constructed by the Otti-led administration have transformed the area and justified the support given to the Governor by the people of Isuikwuato.
He assured the Governor of the people’s support for a second term to enable him continue his developmental strides across the state.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the occasion, Gen. Ike Nwachukwu (Rtd), commended Governor Otti for what he described as outstanding performance in office, insisting that the good work must continue.
He stated that the people of Isuikwuato were prepared to support the Governor’s re-election bid in appreciation of the developmental projects executed in the area.
Also speaking, former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (Rtd), expressed gratitude to the Governor for his achievements, noting that the impact of his administration would remain significant for generations to come.
Ihejirika said many Nigerians had congratulated him over the Governor’s performance, adding that he would fully support Governor Otti’s re-election.
In his goodwill message, former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Hon. Uchechukwu Ogah, said the Governor’s style of leadership had reassured him despite his recent suspension from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ogah maintained that the Governor’s achievements were visible across the state, stressing that Abians were pleased with the level of infrastructural development under the current administration.
According to him, virtually every part of Isuikwuato had benefited from the projects of the Otti administration.
“We are grateful. Governance is not rocket science. If Abia had experienced this level of leadership over the past 24 years, the state would have been far more developed”, Ogah stated.
Similarly, the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon. Amobi Ogah, reaffirmed the support of the constituency for Governor Otti.
He noted that the Governor had previously won his election even without the advantages of incumbency, expressing confidence that his performance in office would further strengthen public support for him.
In their separate remarks, the Stakeholders Chairman of Labour Party in Isuikwuato, Sir Ken Ahia (SAN), the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of the State, Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna, and the member representing Isuikwuato State Constituency, Hon. Lucky Johnson, also pledged their support for the Governor’s second term ambition.
They expressed satisfaction with the Governor’s leadership within the last three years, describing his administration as people-oriented and development-driven.
Responding, Governor Otti thanked the people of Isuikwuato for the warm reception accorded to him and assured them that his administration would continue to prioritise infrastructural development across the state.
The Governor disclosed that his administration would construct the road linking Acha to Afikpo and extend it to the state boundary to enhance movement and economic activities within the communities.
Governor Otti further stated that his administration would continue to honour Abians who had demonstrated integrity and excellence in service.
He recalled that the state government had honoured the Returning Officer for the 2023 governorship election in Abia, Prof. Nnenna Oti, by naming the newly constructed bus terminal after her.
The Governor also announced plans by the state government to celebrate Gen. Ike Nwachukwu on the occasion of his 86th birthday.
