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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Famous Nollywood actors of Abia State origin, the leadership of Abia International Film Festival (ABIFF), and the Abia Film Makers Association (AFMA), under the aegis of creative partners have eulogised Governor Alex Otti, over his numerous achievements.
In a statement signed after a meeting by Dr Philips Alexander Elekwa, Chief Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki), Ejike Asiegbu, President, Vice President and Executive Director of ABIFF, respectively, on behalf of other members, the body said Otti’s achievements in the past three years have become a powerful testimony of purposeful leadership, courage, vision, discipline, and sincere commitment to the rebirth of Abia State.
The group said that for some decades, Abia State was placed under the dark side of infrastructural development, which made filmmaking and entertainment forgotten businesses in the state, but with the ongoing strides, “the state is ready to return as an entertainment hub of Eastern Nigeria”.
They said, in just three years, Otti has given renewed hope and confidence to Abia people in governance, and demonstrated that leadership is not about promises alone, but about visible action, accountability, and results.
The filmmakers affirmed that across Abia State, the signs of transformation are becoming clearer, as it is seen from infrastructural renewal to improved governance, as well as the economic repositioning, to the growing attention given to arts, culture, tourism, youth development, and the creative economy.
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“Your administration has continued to lay a strong foundation for a new Abia, where talents can thrive, businesses can grow, and dreams can find expression.
“As a creative institution, proudly rooted in Abia State, ABIFF is particularly inspired by your administration’s openness to the creative industry as a tool for youth empowerment, cultural promotion, tourism development, job creation, and international visibility.
“Your leadership has given many young Abians the confidence to believe that Abia can become not only a centre of commerce and enterprise but, also, a major destination for film, arts, entertainment, innovation, and global cultural exchange.
They wished Otti well as he continues to lead Abia State into a new era of progress, prosperity, and global recognition.
Others who attended the meeting included Don Single Ndubuisi, Wisdom Nwankwo, Uzodinma Okpechi, and Chief Eugene Orji Ikoro Okoronkwo.
