Today, the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, appoints Prof Ndubuisi Ekekwe, His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II (14th Emir of Kano), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (DG – WTO), and other eminent citizens as members of Abia Global Economic Advisory Council (AGEAC). The grand vision is to help Abia State become a preferred investment destination in Africa, and in the process transform the state, Nigeria and Africa, through entrepreneurial capitalism which will deliver the “rise of all” with shared prosperity and opportunity.
The Council is currently being inaugurated in the main banquet in Umuahia. I am honoured for this Call to Serve by my fellow citizens. Nigeria must move forward and Abia will play its own roles.
Press release below…
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PRESS RELEASE:.
INAUGURATION OF THE ABIA STATE GLOBAL ECONOMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has announced the constitution of the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council (AGEAC) as part of his administration’s strategic plan to ensure the overall economic development of the state.
Consequently, Governor Otti has appointed 18 distinguished Nigerians with global acclaim to serve on the Council, aimed at building Abia into a self-sustaining economic hub.
Those appointed are:
- Ms. Arunma Oteh, OON – Co-Chair
- His Highness Khaleefa Muhammad Sanusi II, CON, Co-Chair
- Mr. Bolaji Balogun – Co-Chair
- Mr. Victor Onyenkpa – Member
- Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru, MFR – Member
- Mr. Chidi Ajaegbu – Member
- Mr. Uche Orji – Member
- Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli , MFR – Member
- Mr. Chika Nwobi – Member
- Dr. Olugbenga Adesida – Member
- Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe – Member
- Mazi Clement Owunna, MFR – Member
- Dr. Uzodinma Iweala – Member
- Mrs. Ezinwa Okoroafor – Member
- Mr. George Agu – Member
- Mazi Uzo Nwankwo – Member
- Mr Chinedu Azodoh – Member
- Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, GCON – Honourary Advisor
- Dr. Benedict Oramah, CON – Honourary Advisor
Also, five members, drawn from the State Executive Council, will represent the government on the Advisory Council.
They include the Governor, Dr. Alex Otti; OFR, the Attorney-General and Honourable Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ikechukwu Uwanna; Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Kingsley Anosike; Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Mr Michael Akpara; and the Honourable Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Industry, Dr. Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu.
A statement issued Tuesday by the Governor’s Office said the economy of Abia State had suffered neglect and became fragile due to untold economic sabotage, over the years.
However, with the inception of Governor Otti’s administration on May 29, 2023, the government has since commenced the socio-economic re-engineering of the State from the wreckage of over the last two decades.
“Our programmes are already re-positioning and rebuilding Abia State as the economic pride of Nigeria. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that its economic development strategy is founded not only on a thorough understanding of the local economic environment but also on the dynamics of the emerging forces now shaping the future of the global economy.
“The newly appointed members bring a wealth of experience and expertise in various sectors, enhancing the diversity and dynamism of the Abia State Global Economic Advisory Council. Their collective knowledge will play a pivotal role in shaping policies that drive innovation, attract investments, form solid partnerships, and ensure the overall economic resilience of our great state,” the statement declared.
According to the statement, the Secretariat of the Council will be managed by Mr. Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu, Principal Secretary to the Governor/Chief Strategy Officer, and Mr. Charles Egonye, Technical Assistant to the Governor, and supported by Mrs Victoria Onwubiko and Ms Amaka Okonkwo from the private sector.
The Abia State Global Economic Advisory Council serves as a key advisory body, offering strategic insights and recommendations to guide the state’s economic and investment policies. The Advisers will collaborate closely with the relevant State Commissioners to address the unique challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, ensuring that Abia State remains at the forefront of innovation and economic development within the region and globally.
SIGNED:
Kazie Uko
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Abia State
Government House, Umuahia.
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The squad is quite intimidating, both Lamido Sanusi and Arunma Oteh tenures coincided with Otti’s tenure as Diamond Bank’s chief, so he obviously has first hand knowledge of what the duo can do. Nobody apologizes for excellence, and when you want to get a job done, you will go any length and breadth to put together a winning team.
As for Ndubuisi Ekekwe, aside being a member, you are the unofficial spokesman and uncommon ambassador of the team.
If Abia State wins, the whole of Nigeria will be going for pilgrimage in effective governance there, without second guessing.
This ‘galaticos’ squad must deliver, so whoever is the coach has one singular mandate: to bring home the trophies.
Make it happen, guys!
I’m so happy my abia is on track again
God must bless abia state of Nigeria ??
It is bad leaders that kept us where we are today, no light, no water ,no roads
How can we advance?
Help has come ?
God has bless Abia state by giving us a visionary and God fearing leader truly whenever the righteous is on the throne the people rejoices
This is awesome. Who will ever believe a time wil come when Abians have this good reports and not backward leaders.
A very good idea.
Please let us see the effects immediately.
The bones shall rise again in Jesus Name Amen.
Very perfect thats what our dear state Abia needs now, to God be all glory Amen, God bless us all .
Awesomely awesome,
When a vision Man is on the pilot seat, the flight is safe.
I can’t wait to see mono rail tracks from umuahia ,Aba to all the seventeen local governments Headquarters of Abia State.
And the Sea port in Ukwa materialize d
Awesomely awesome,
When a vision Man is on the pilot seat, the flight is safe.
I can’t wait to see mono rail tracks from umuahia ,Aba to all the seventeen local governments Headquarters of Abia State.
And the Sea port in Ukwa materialized
Ability God’s own State taking the lead. I pray that God will grant the team the tenacity to deliver and become a reference point for other States and Nigeria in general and by the grace of God we shall build a new Nigeria of our dream.
That’s the way to go in this century. With the Abia State, especially, Aba infrastructures coming up steadily, l strongly believe that this Team will churn out the much needed economic initiatives to make Abia State the economic cynosure of Nigeria
This is good news, kudos to his excellence governor Alex Chioma Otti, with all this economic heavy weight, Abia is on the track for substantial economic growth and effective development to God be all the glory.
God has remember us by giving us Alex Oti. To God be the glory.
God has remember Ndi Abia by giving us Alex Oti. To God be the glory.
The squad is good and focused. I expect to see quick wins and progress within specific timelines across all facets of development. Policy and strategic initiatives in governance. Emphasis should be placed on alleviating the poverty and attract FDI and massive infrastructures around Aba city and other areas. Kudos!!
God bless governor Otto for breaking barriers to put this great team together.
Can’t believe non-Abia state indigenes are on this team. Hausa-Fulani?, Yor?.
I have no doubt Abia is becoming the China of Nigeria.
Thanks for setting the pace for this robust, diverse team of great men and women.
Nigeria wake up!!!!!!
That is what happens when a first class material is in charge of affairs. Surely God’s own State is purging itself from the demons of Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji, and Ikpeazu – 24 years of malfeasance, mis-governance at the lowest level, not to mention grand theft and mismanagement of funds. One wonders where the brains of the previous governors travelled to.
The industrial revolution in Abia will definitely spill over to other states
Welldone Governor Otti. Eyes on the ball.
This is a good handwork of a chief servant that have the citizen of the state at heart,Dr Alex Chioma Otti keep the flag flying higher higher for Abia citizen is fully behind you, Success is assured by God’s grace in Jesus name Amen.
Ethnic politics is the greatest problem we have as a people,this same Otto that was ridiculed and called names has in 7 month transformed Abia to what they couldn’t do in 24 years.lets learn to be human and end mafia cum ethnic politics.thank God for visionary leadership with purpose.
Abia is yet alive once again.
See assembly? Abia state’s spirit of poverty don take off o?. No place for mismanagement of state funds.
My governor my governor am from Rivers state highly impressed sincerity to ur people but i want to be adopted by Abia state u good work and developmental plans is welcome am happy that God finally send his son Alex Otti to deliver abia from
bondage the same God will equally deliver Bayelsa, and Imo state the same way he did it for ebonye state through governor Dave.
Is a great Initiative and welcome development to the people of abian and Nigeria, I saw somewhere in social media discussion inter regional metro system in easter region, I was optimistic about it what great change this will bring to our people, inter business cooperation that will boost the economy of the region, youth’s can carry on business transferring am just happy, i pray that the dream will come through quickly ?
Obviously a man with vision can never be compared with a man with television, the vision has been clearly written out, but we equally need to run with it as fast as possible without distractions.
Obviously a man with vision can never be compared to a man with television, the vision has been clearly written out, but we equally need to run with it as fast as possible without distractions.
Thank God for Abians, I think we are now a new born. God guild Our Governor to continue this journey
Abos State on the rise again. To God be all the glory for remembering Abia State this time.
The worst that will happen to a man is to make his enemy his friend,or not being able to identify his enemy. What’s sanusi doing there.
Just so glad that somewhere in Nigeria sounds of good governance is echoing. I pray God bless this government to really deliver in a practical way that reflects in the standard of living of the people of Abia.