UMUAHIA – The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, has called on ministers of the gospel in the State to deepen their partnership with the administration of Governor Alex Otti in advancing the government’s developmental agenda across the state.
Pastor Ajagba who made the call at Government House Umuahia, during an enlarged meeting with Pentecostal ministers in the state, noted that as spiritual leaders, ministers of the gospel possess enormous influence over the moral and social direction of the state.
The Chief of Staff to the Governor urged them to serve as intermediaries in ensuring that the principles of God remain the guiding foundation of governance in Abia, emphasizing that when spiritual values align with governmental policies, the result is a society grounded in truth, accountability and progress.
He further stated that Governor Otti’s administration is single-mindedly focused on creating prosperity for Abians through reforms, infrastructural renewal and economic expansion, stressing that Abia, being God’s Own State, requires collective responsibility from both government and the church to achieve the desired transformation.
Pastor Ajagba also called on the ministers to sensitize their congregations on the importance of obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards in the ongoing voter registration exercise, as well as continue to intercede for the present administration in order to strengthen democratic processes to enable government to continue delivering democracy dividends to the citizens.
In their speeches, some of the Pentecostal ministers including Pastor Amara Uwaeziozi, Pastor Innocent Nkemjika, Pastor Anny Ikebudu, Rev. Uche Ume, among others, while commending Governor Otti for the numerous transformative strides recorded across various sectors of the state’s economy, described them as a clear testament to the Governor’s commitment to repositioning the state positively.
The ministers also appreciated Pastor Caleb Ajagba for convening the meeting and fostering closer synergy between the government and the church, and pledged their sustained prayers, support and collaboration with the present administration in ensuring that Abia continues to flourish and fulfill its divine mandate as God’s Own State.
The Special Assistant to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Apostle Kenneth Wiper was present during the meeting.
