Abia at 32: Otti Vows Prudent Management Of State’s Resources

Alex Otti, governor of Abia, has vowed to prudently manage the available resources to the benefit of the people and development of the state.

In a statewide broadcast, on Sunday, to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the creation of the state, Otti asked residents to support his administration’s “rebuilding agenda” by paying taxes to further drive socio-economic development.

The Abia governor said his administration is also focused on improving the health and education sector in the state.

“I pledge to remain prudent in the management of your resources and do hereby assure you that accountability and responsibility shall remain central to my administration,” he said.

“Your resources shall be used to work for you and I pledge to continue to do my part.

“May I also invite you to do your own part because getting it right is a collective obligation.

“We have set up series of systems that support smooth and seamless payments across digital platforms for formal and informal sector payments.”

The governor appealed to the state civil servants to recommit themselves to being diligent in their duties and actively support the reform initiatives of the government.

He also reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to prompt payment of salaries and securing the lives and property of the people.