From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
The apex Igbo socio cultural organization, Ohaaneze Ndigbo World wide, has eulogized Governor Alex Otti of Abia State over his sterling performance in office, saying the body was proud of him.
President General of Ohanaeze, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who gave Otti the thumbs up when he led some executive members of the organization on a visit to the Governor, described Otti’s achievements in office as legendary.
Chief Iwuanyanwu congratulated the Governor for making the Igbo proud, saying they are proud of him.
He said his visit was to give a comprehensive report of Ohanaeze to the Governor, adding that he received excellent report of the performance of Governor Otti which is true.
“I have field officers who report to me, they have given to me very excellent report on the performance of Abia State Governor, His Excellency Alex Otti. I have also confirmed all the information I have sent people in the filed.
“Infact, he is classified “A” in our classification. I have come here today, I have discussed with him and I have confirmed that everything reported to me about his efforts, his achievements since he was sworn in on 29th of May, 2023 is true. All I can say here on behalf of the Igbo all over the world as their leader, is congratulations.”
Chief Iwuanyanwu disclosed that Igbo land is blessed with abundant natural resources including limestone, uranium, coal, oil among others and urged Ndigbo to tap into the unharnessed natural resources found in the region for economic development.
He stated that there was need to change the misconception about Ndigbo by non Igbos, emphasising that it could only be done by Ndigbo telling their own story rather than allowing others tell an incomplete story of them.
Governor Otti while receiving the delegation, thanked Chief Iwuanyanwu for the endorsement, stating that he came to office prepared because he understood the problem of the people.
The Governor disclosed that one of the challenges of the people is access road and informed that he has started tackling it.
He revealed that he has approved for an assessment of the International Glass Industry, Aba and other moribund industries be made to enable his government take decision on whether to retrofit them or build new ones, adding that Abia has many mineral resources that would be harnessed.
Otti, promising to give Ohanaeze Ndigbo all the support, expressed gratitude to Chief Iwuanyanwu for accepting to serve Ndigbo whom he described as industrious, business-like and lovers of education.