15th April 2026, NewsOrient, News, Governance And Development
Photo: Gov Alex Otti

The Abia State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has passed a vote of commendation to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State.

The Igbo apex body, in a press statement, said it’s decision to commend and honour Governor Alex Chioma Otti is because he has excelled and has bequeathed “impactful leadership to the people” and has
been “deliberate and intentional in uplifting of the standard of living of the citizens and residents of Abia State.”

The press statement, signed by
Hon. Godwin Adindu, the
Publicity Secretary of the Abia State chapter of the apex Igbo organization, reads in full:
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide is a socio-cultural, non sectarian global Igbo Organization for the advancement, protection and defence of Ndigbo.

The Igbo apex body shows interest in the socio- economic and political interests of the people with intention to stimulate and advance the development matrix of Ndigbo Worldwide.

The organization also strives to promote and protect the Igbo culture and identity as a people, and also create a global environment where its opinion and suɓmìssion shall be sought and respected and treated as the mouthpiece of Ndigbo worldwide, not only by Ndigbo but also by governments and other nationalities.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo is concerned about good governance, good leadership, security of life of Ndigbo and an enabling environment for them to exist and operate their busineses.

The organization is also keenly interested in the total progress and advancement of the Igbo as a nation.

It is against this backdrop that Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Abia State, is today passing a vote of commendation on Governor Alex Otti for being deliberate and intentional in uplifting the standard of living of the citizens and residents of Abia State.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo supports Igbo leaders and entrepreneurs who are excelling in their areas of endeavour.

So having followed the political development in Abia State within the last three years, the organization can note that the state has witnessed tremendous transformation in key areas of life, from the health, education, road infrastructure, civil service, to the transportation sector.

There have been radical innovation and improvements that have progressively expanded the frontiers of life in all key areas of our human existence.

“So Ohanaeze Ndigbo is impressed with these giant strides recorded by Governor Alex Chioma Otti.

“Worthy of note is the construction of the Umuahia Central Terminal which is an outstanding innovation in the state.

You all know that Aba, Enyimba City, is a cardinal city for Ndigbo. It is a city that is central to the life of Ndigbo.

Almost every Igbo family has some root or connection to Aba. So, the Governor’s massive infrastructural renewal of Aba has gained the admiration and commendation of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, such that Governor Otti is today the pride of Ndigbo as he represents the Igbo spirit of innovation, industry, resilence and entrepreneurship.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo is also happy that Otti has restructured the civil service and workers are getting their salaries regularly, on or before 28th of every month, pensioners are being paid. This decisive effort which has put smiles on the faces of our workforce is highly commendable.

It is also important to stress that Gov Otti has created a good business environment for trade and industry, ease of doing business in Abia so that business can thrive.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo notes with satisfaction the Governor’s action of promoting Igbo culture and tradition through the creation of Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, which is geared towards boosting socio- cultural, economic and tourism potentials in Abia State.

The Governor has also gone further to ensure that the study of Igbo language in secondary schools is made compulsory in Abia State school curriculum.

As a cultural friendly Governor, he has made it compulsory for members of the Executive Council to wear their native attire on a particular day in a week so as to encourage Igbo culture.

It is in the light of these intentional efforts to reposition Abia State and the identity of the Igbos that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Abia State chapter, is passing a vote of confidence on Governor Otti.

This serves as a motivation for him to continue to render people-centric services to the state.

In the same spirit, Ohanaeze Ndigbo will continue to recognize our outstanding leaders and illustrous Igbo sons and daughters who are carving distinctive niche in their areas of endeavour and particularly in promoting and defending the Igbo cause as a major tribe in the Nigerian federation.”

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