Nvosi (Abia): Governor Alex Otti of Abia has stated that his administration remains committed to reforms, security, and inclusive development, aimed at restoring the dignity of the people.
Otti made this statement on Friday when members of the Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a sociocultural group, paid him a visit in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area.
The governor said, “We have been busy recovering our land and restoring the dignity of our people.
“Though everyone claims to be a politician, people now ask what those seeking power intend to offer,” he said.
Responding to security concerns raised by the delegation, Otti reiterated the state government’s commitment to address insecurity, primarily through the Abia Security Trust Fund.
He said that the government would use the funds to combat crime and ensure a safer Abia for all.
He outlined achievements in reducing crime, creating jobs, and improving the business environment as steps to building a secure and prosperous society.
Otti thanked the group for advancing the Igbo cause and urged them to share their experience for the benefit of the South East region.
Earlier, the President of ILT, Prof. Elochukwu Amucheazi, said that the visit was informed by the need to discuss Igbo interests.
Amucheazi commended the governor’s transformative leadership style and commitment to the welfare and development of the people of Abia.
He stressed the group’s vision of an inclusive Nigeria where the Igbo people could thrive and fully realise their potential.
Also, a member of the group, Prof. Obasi Igwe, described the Abia Airport City project and the achievements of the present administration as commendable.
Igwe advocated for a functional seaport linking the South East Geopolitical Zone to the Atlantic and appealed to the Federal Government to fund the dredging of the Imo River through Opobo.