Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that the next four and a half years of his administration will be devoted to consolidating ongoing reforms and ensuring that the state's development gains become irreversible.
Otti said the achievements recorded in the last three years were merely the foundation of his vision for a transformed Abia, insisting that his administration was yet to reach its full potential in delivering development to the people.
The governor spoke on Sunday at the South-East Conference of Dominion City Global in Aba, where he assured residents of his determination to take the state to a higher level of development.
Describing the administration's accomplishments so far as a “dress rehearsal”, Otti said the government was preparing to deepen its reforms and implement projects that would have lasting impacts on the state.
“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,” he said.
Otti maintained that his administration was more interested in delivering tangible results than making ambitious promises, noting that its policies were designed to address critical development challenges and improve the living conditions of residents.
He disclosed that the government was working towards achieving stable electricity supply across the state, describing power as a critical requirement for economic growth and improved business activities.
The governor also reaffirmed his commitment to fairness, equity and merit in the conduct of government business, declaring that residents would not be discriminated against on account of their state of origin.
According to him, everyone who lives in Abia is regarded as an Abian and deserves equal treatment, irrespective of background.
He further explained that appointments into his administration were based on competence and merit rather than religious affiliation or other considerations.
Otti also urged Christians to demonstrate the practical implications of their faith through their conduct and contributions to society, emphasising that faith must be accompanied by action.
Earlier, the President of Dominion City Church, Pastor David Ogbueli, commended the governor for what he described as purposeful leadership and the transformation taking place in Abia.
Ogbueli described Otti as an answer to the prayers of the people, applauding his commitment to service and the execution of development projects across the state.
He encouraged the governor to sustain the momentum and remain committed to his reform agenda, stressing that society must learn to recognise and reward good leadership.
“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.
The cleric observed that Abia was increasingly attracting positive national attention, pointing to improvements in infrastructure, electricity and the business environment as indications of the state's changing development outlook.
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