Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, paid a visit to several prominent figures in the state, including former Vice President, Rtd. Commodore Oko Ebitu Ukiwe, and Honorable Chief Nwaka Inem, on the occasion of their traditional retirement ceremonies.
Governor Otti's visit to Ukiwe's country home in Abiriba was a gesture of respect and admiration for the elder statesman. He also honored Chief Nwaka Inem, his Special Adviser on Trade and Commerce, on the occasion of his milestone traditional retirement.
In addition, Governor Otti celebrated with Chief Barr. Jackson Agbai Abba on the eve of his traditional retirement, scheduled for December 29, 2024. During the visit, the Governor lauded the Crowd Ranching Initiative of the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu, and assured the people of Ohafia LGA of the state's readiness to support and partner with them on the ambitious project.
The Governor expressed gratitude to the young Abiriba business class, who offered to invest an initial N1 billion start-up capital to kick-start the initiative in Abiriba. This gesture, he said, was a testament to the confidence and conviction in his administration's efforts to transform and lift Abia State to an enviable height.
Chief Leslie Ebueme Ezikpe, the Dike Eji Eje Mba of Abiriba, assured the Governor of the commitment of the Abiriba Business class and people to support him in his efforts to develop the state. He introduced the leadership of the group, who assured the Governor of their preparedness to bring in investment into Abia.
Chief Bar. Jackson Agbai Abba thanked the Governor for his giant developmental strides in the state and for honoring his retirement eve with his presence. The Governor's unscheduled meeting with Mrs. Nwaobiara Kalu, the elder sister of his late bosom friend and associate, Prince Otisi Kalu (Abbot), was an emotional moment for Governor Otti.
The Governor was joined by the Honourable Member representing Umuahia/Ikwuano Federal Constituency, Rep. Obi Aguocha, and a host of top government functionaries during the visits.
Overall, Governor Otti's visits demonstrated his commitment to honoring and celebrating the achievements of prominent figures in Abia State, while also promoting economic development and partnership with the private sector.
_Key Takeaways:_
- Governor Alex Otti visited former Vice President, Rtd. Commodore Oko Ebitu Ukiwe, and Honorable Chief Nwaka Inem on the occasion of their traditional retirement ceremonies.
- The Governor celebrated with Chief Barr. Jackson Agbai Abba on the eve of his traditional retirement.
- Governor Otti lauded the Crowd Ranching Initiative of the Mayor of Ohafia LGA and assured the people of Ohafia LGA of the state's readiness to support and partner with them.
- The Governor expressed gratitude to the young Abiriba business class for their offer to invest in the initiative.
- The visits demonstrated Governor Otti's commitment to honoring and celebrating the achievements of prominent figures in Abia State, while promoting economic development and partnership with the private sector.
