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Governor Alex Otti has signaled a new direction for Abia State, one in which government appointments are based on expertise and qualifications rather than political loyalty. With a focus on talent, integrity, and hard work, the governor aims to create a lean, mean, and effective administrative machine that serves the people, not just political insiders.
With the addition of six new commissioners, Governor Otti said the State Executive Council was now better equipped to tackle its challenges head-on and make meaningful progress.
Governor Otti made it crystal clear to the new commissioners that his administration has a strict no-tolerance policy when it comes to corruption, and any behavior that could damage the government’s reputation would not be acceptable.
The governor stressed that teamwork and collaboration are essential for achieving their objectives, encouraging the new commissioners to build strong working relationships and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
He underscored the critical nature of their assignments, encouraging the commissioners to approach their duties with enthusiasm and rigor, ensuring the successful implementation of the government’s programs.
“We have carefully selected these highly accomplished individuals to bring new ideas and energy to our team. The new nominations and appointments were made under our agenda to create a robust architecture that supports excellent service delivery.
“As I mentioned on this podium a few weeks ago, effective leadership is an exercise in continuous team building, finding the right people and placing them where they are best suited to thrive. The task of public sector governance is an enormous one that requires having the right people on board in the right positions to drive the central agenda of the administration across many important frontiers.”
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“One of the major hallmarks of our administration is going against practices that had proven to stifle growth and dynamism. We have publicly rejected the traditional recruitment pattern of filling strategic Government offices with cronies who do very little in terms of execution of businesses of governance”, Otti stated
The Governor while assuring them that he is ever ready to provide them with necessary guidance, disclosed that, to further strengthen the governance architecture of the State, there shall be a minor restructuring of Ministries to be announced soon, adding that it is aimed at making the Ministries more dynamic and productive.
“To further strengthen the governance architecture, there shall be more restructuring of the Ministries to support the actualization of the administration’s objectives and further empower the Commissioners to function optimally in their respective Ministries which will be announced soon” This is aimed at making the Ministries more dynamic and responsive to the evolving realities of Governance” The Governor noted.
The governor further made public that his government is working on setting up the Greater Ohafia Development Authority to oversee the development of Abia North.
Addressing the new commissioners after they had been administered with the oaths of office and allegiance by the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr. Ogubunka, the Governor congratulated and thanked them for accepting to serve the State.
“I want to thank the new Commissioners for accepting to serve our Dear State and to contribute to the development of our Dear State”.
Dr. Maureen Ijeoma Aghukwa shared her colleagues’ sentiments when she said their appointments feel like a tremendous opportunity to give back. They’re eager to roll up their sleeves and make a real difference.
Dr. Maureen Ijeoma Aghukwa thanked the Governor for believing in them, promising to repay that trust with hard work and dedication. They’re eager to play a key role in shaping a better future for the State.
The Governor has inaugurated a team of six new Commissioners, comprising: Mr. David U. Kalu, Kingsley Chibueze Nwokocha, Dr. Uwaoma Ukandu, Dr. (Mrs.) Queen Ijeoma Aghukwa, Ubochi Goodluck Chinedu, and Professor Ogbonnaya Uche. They bring diverse expertise to the table, poised to make meaningful contributions to the State’s growth.
