The Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti has formally sworn-in a former Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze as the new Commissioner for Agriculture in the state.
Speaking while performing the swearing-in ceremony at Government House, Umuahia, the Governor said that his administration is founded on competence, accountability and responsibility and the newly sworn-in commissioner is expected to give his best in the service of the state.
"To whom much is given, they say, much more is expected. It is a challenge to be appointed in this administration. Why do I say so? because this administration is founded on competence, accountability and responsibility."
"The demands of your office would be very very heavy. The expectations of our people are very very high but I have no doubt that you are going to live up to your calling", Governor Otti noted.
He also insisted that his administration has zero tolerance for corruption.
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The Auditor General of the State, Mrs. Ngozi Eke Ogbonnaya as well as the Chairman and members of the Board of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) were also inaugurated.
The Governor informed the new appointees of the high demands of their offices and said that they weren't appointed to impress but to serve the people.
While inaugurating the Board members of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), the Governor charged the members not to bow to the pressure of compromise which would amount to what he described as suicide.
"Particularly to the Board members of ABSIEC, you will come under heavy pressure. People would want you to compromise. They will bring money to you. They will promise you heaven on earth but you must know that the very day you succumb, you will have committed suicide and will just be a matter of time before you find your way out. I do know that all of you are going to excel in this assignment" Gov. Otti said.
He noted that they are the best among their equals and expressed the hope that they will bring their wealth of experience to bear on their new assignments.
