As part of its efforts to strengthen grassroots participation in governance and discuss the developmental needs of Abians, the State Government has commenced a tour of Local Government Areas across the state under its ongoing community engagement programme.
Speaking at the Ugwunagbo Local Government Council Headquarters, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, reiterated Governor Alex Otti’s commitment to responsible governance, inclusive development and people-oriented leadership.
Pastor Ajagba, while noting that every community and local government area possesses unique needs and priorities which necessitate direct interaction and consultation with the people at the grassroots, disclosed that the present administration remains focused on making informed decisions based on the genuine needs and aspirations of the people rather than assumptions.
The Chief of Staff to the Governor explained that the achievements recorded by the Governor Otti-led administration in less than three years in office reflect its commitment to transformational leadership, sustainable development and improved welfare for the people, adding that the administration remains focused on providing lasting solutions to challenges facing communities across the state through policies and programmes that create opportunities and improve living standards.
He further explained that the community engagement programme is designed to enable government interact directly with the people, listen to their concerns and gather developmental priorities that will guide interventions and policy decisions, and assured the people of Ugwunagbo LGA that all requests and submissions made during the engagement would receive proper attention.
In their goodwill messages, the Member representing Ugwunagbo State Constituency, Hon. Chief Chijioke Uruakpa, the Commissioner for Housing, Arc. Chiemela Uzoije, the CEO of Abia State Hospital Management Board, Dr Mrs Odochi Azubuike, the Director-General of the Abia State Orientation Agency, Lady Ure Abazie and the state Chairman of Traditional Rulers Council, Eze Linus Nto Mba, commended Governor Alex Otti for his transformational strides across the state, especially in rural communities, and assured him of the people’s continued support.
Also speaking, the State Labour Party Deputy Chairman, Dr Kingsley Nwobilor, the Leader of Ugwunagbo Legislative Council, Hon. Eberechi Ikpengwa, the State Coordinator of Persons With Disabilities, Princess Ngozi Nwaguru, the CEO of Linda Agricultural Products and Services, Ogun State, Dr Ugochi Agua and the Community Engagement Planning Committee Chairman, Dr Temple Nwosu, while applauding the developmental strides of Governor Otti, called for more appointments and inclusion of Ugwunagbo people in government, provision of transformers, speedy completion of roads across the LGA, provision of ramps and other support facilities for persons with disabilities, and assured the Governor of their massive support in the next general elections.
In a vote of thanks, the Mayor of Ugwunagbo LGA, Hon. Chiemela Iheanacho, commended Pastor Caleb Ajagba for initiating the community engagement programme, which affords government and the people the opportunity to interact, exchange ideas and discuss the developmental needs of communities and assured the State Government of the continued support and cooperation of the people of the LGA.
The programme, which featured the official presentation of the community needs of Ugwunagbo LGA to the Chief of Staff to the Governor, attracted the presence of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Investment Promotions and Public Private Partnership, Chief Green Amakwe, Mr Dannie Ubani, Chief Ike Onyenweaku, traditional rulers, youths, stakeholders, town unions and Labour Party faithfuls, while the Chief of Staff to the Governor later paid a courtesy visit to Chief Chinwe Nwanganga at his Amuzu Ihie country home.
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