Abia State has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in education under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, OFR. The state, which previously ranked between 10th and 19th position in the National Examinations Council (NECO) results over the past eight years, has now soared to the No. 1 position in the latest rankings.
Commending this unprecedented achievement, Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe, a member of the Abia Diaspora Commission, lauded Governor Otti’s administration for its unwavering commitment to education and academic excellence.
“Abia State has made a historic leap to the No. 1 position in the latest NECO examinations under Governor Otti,” Prof. Ekekwe stated.
He further noted, “In the last eight years, Abia was coming between 10th to 19th position, and just in two years, Abia has moved to No. 1.
“I don’t know what the leadership did, but I would say that as we move into this protocol of looking for new frameworks to drive the efficiency of the educational system, whatever we have done, let it be sustained.”
This outstanding achievement underscores Governor Otti’s strategic investments in education, including:
- Allocating 20% of the 2024 and 2025 state budgets to the education sector
- Implementing free and compulsory education policies
- Recruiting highly qualified teachers to rebuild the education system
Governor Otti emphasized his administration’s commitment to revitalizing Abia’s education sector, ensuring that young Abians receive quality learning opportunities that prepare them for the future.
Beyond education, Governor Otti reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the realization of the Abia Diaspora City, a world-class residential and business hub designed to cater to Abians living abroad.
Speaking during a high-profile meeting with the President of the Diaspora Alliance, Rev. Emmanuel Ihim, and the Archbishop of the Methodist Church, Umuahia Diocese, Archbishop Chibuzor Opoko, Governor Otti revealed that the state government has identified three potential locations for the project and is in the process of selecting the most suitable site.
“We are already working on the Diaspora City. Actually, we want it to be a place where you and I can live.
“We have identified locations, about three of them, and are in the process of choosing one where all the amenities that you can think of are available.
“I am sure that in a few months, we would come out to announce it, but it has been in the works,” Governor Otti stated.
The Abia Diaspora City is expected to feature cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring an exceptional standard of living for residents while creating a thriving environment for investors.
During the meeting, Rev. Emmanuel Ihim of the Diaspora Alliance commended Governor Otti’s visionary leadership, emphasizing that his organization is eager to collaborate with the state government to advance developmental goals.
“This is the first time in the history of Abia State that we have a leader who truly understands the needs of the people.
“Abians in the diaspora are pleased with the Governor’s performance and are willing to support his administration to sustain its momentum,”Rev. Ihim stated.
He also highlighted that the Diaspora Alliance mobilizes resources from government agencies, corporations, and individuals to drive sustainable development, particularly in women and youth empowerment, healthcare, and education.
Rev. Ihim described Governor Otti as a divine fulfillment of God’s vision for Abia State, urging Christians to rally behind him in executing his divine mandate for transformation.
Governor Otti assured that his administration remains focused on delivering bold, strategic policies to reposition Abia State as a model of excellence in governance, education, infrastructure, and economic development.
“We are just getting started, and more transformative policies will be implemented to improve the lives of Abians,” he pledged.
With education at the forefront, coupled with the ambitious Diaspora City project and numerous infrastructure developments, Abians at home and abroad can anticipate a brighter, more prosperous future under Governor Alex Otti’s leadership.