Abia State Governor Alex Otti says his administration’s achievements over the past three years have laid the groundwork for his development agenda, with the next four and a half years focused on consolidating progress and making reforms lasting.
He spoke on Sunday at the South-East Conference of Dominion City Global in Aba, where he said his government was committed to advancing the state’s development.
Otti described the work so far as “a dress rehearsal” and said the government would build on its reforms.
“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.
“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 stated.
The governor said his administration would prioritise practical policies and projects over promises, and was working towards ensuring a constant electricity supply across the state.
He also said his government was committed to fairness and merit in public appointments, adding that residents of Abia were treated equally regardless of their state of origin, religion or other considerations. Otti urged Christians to demonstrate their faith through practical action.
Earlier, Dominion City Church President Pastor David Ogbueli praised Otti’s leadership and development projects, describing him as an answer to the people’s prayers. He urged the governor to continue his work and stressed that leaders should recognise good performance.
“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.
Ogbueli also pointed to improvements in infrastructure, electricity and the business environment, saying they were drawing positive attention to Abia.