The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, on Monday, swore in Abia 17 local government chairmen elected last Saturday with a charge for them to run the LGAs with the vision of 'Abia first' and continue the work for the socio-economic transformation of Abia from their various LGA's.
The newly sworn-in are; Timothy Iheke – Aba North. (ZLP), Anyanwu Obilor – Aba South (ZLP), Okereke Ezearo – Arochukwu (ZLP), Uwabunkeonye Bassey – Bende (ZLP), Dr Anthony Nwaubani – Ikwuano (ZLP), Innocent Uruakpa -Isialangwa North (ZLP), Nnadozie Nwaogwugwu – Isialangwa South (ZLP), and Chinedu Ekeke – Isukwuato (ZLP).
Other members include; Maxwell Nwadike – Obingwa (ZLP), Eleanya Oju-Kalu – Ohafia (ZLP), Chidi Christian Agu – Osisioma (YPP), Ihenacho Chiemela Nwagbara Ugwunagbo. (YPP), Chibunna Akara – Ukwa East (ZLP), Pastor Dike Nwankwo – Ukwa West (ZLP), Smart Ihuoma – Umuahia North (ZLP), Chinwendu Enwereuzo – Umuahia South (ZLP) and Sunday Afuruike Umunneochi (ZLP).
In the Governors speech, he tasked them to solve the basic problems that have roped their various people in the various communities for ages, where by adding that; "While you may have emerged from different political platforms, the agenda remains the same; 'Abia first'. We have since laid the marker at the state, with the expectation that you will run with the vision and continue the work of the socio-economic transformation of Abia from your various LGAs."
“As I had also said, your task is to solve the basic problems that have tormented our people in the various communities for ages. Access to water, basic health and education services, effective maintenance of Truck C roads and quick response to security threats in your local communities should rank very high in your order of priorities."
“Our people should be able to see the impact of your leadership in the next six months through measurable improvements in the living conditions of the people, especially women, youths and the vulnerable in the various localities.”
Presenting the Certificates of Return at the ABSIEC headquarters in Umuahia, the Chairman of ABSIEC, Professor George Chima charged the Mayors to align themselves with the good job Governor Alex Otti is doing in the state, adding that what Abia needs is a holistic representation and good governance.
However, responding on behalf of others after the swearing-in, the Mayor of Isuikwuato, Chinedu Ekeke assured that they will work in line with Otti’s vision for the state.
The Mayor, Isialangwa South, Nnadozie Nwaogwugwu assured his people of delivering democracy dividend to them through health, agriculture, infrastructure, women and youth empowerment, among others and also commended Governor Otti for doing well in the state, while assuring that he will replicate that at the LGA.
