Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says his successor in 2031 will be better than himself, as he is laying a solid foundation for the development of the state.
Gov. Otti stated this during the reception service organised in his honour by the Assemblies of God Church, Okaiuga – Nkwoegwu in Umuahia North Local Government Area.
The governor said that he is just starting, and the time for the aggressive development of Abia State is now, adding that the curse that had held the state down has be broken.
“We have just started. We are not three years yet. So, you can imagine what will happen by the time we are done in 2031.
“So, you know there is a time and a season for everything. So, what we have started is the time for the aggressive development of Abia State.
“The news I have for Abia people is that, we have broken that curse that held us down.
“And whoever is going to succeed me will be better than me. So, when people think we are going to go back to them, they must be dreaming. We’ve moved” Gov. Otti declared.
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This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha and made available to journalists in Umuahia.
Earlier, the District Superintendent, Assemblies of God Church, Jerusalem District, Rev. Kenneth Ogbudu described the reception ceremony as a significant moment of history, and appreciation.
He said that Gov. Otti is a transformational leader, whose emergence has redefined governance in Abia State.
He noted that many administrations have come and gone but Gov. Otti’s tenure represents a clear and commendable departure from the past.
“For the first time in our state’s history, governance is driven by competence, transparency, accountability, visible impact, and more promises and verifiable results.
“Under your (Gov. Otti’s) leadership, Abia State has witnessed a bold and deliberate restoration of public infrastructure. Roads abandoned for decades have been reconstructed and reopened,
“Connecting communities, easing transportation, stimulating commerce, and restoring the dignity of both urban and rural environments” Rev. Ogbudu declared.
