ABIA – The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, has called on former political appointees in the state and other well-meaning Abians to keep supporting the Governor Alex Otti led administration in the state.
Pastor Ajagba who made the call at Government House Umuahia, when he received a delegation from the National Association of Former Appointtees in Governance, Nigeria (NAFAG), stressed that their experience and expertise remain valuable to the state’s development.
The Chief of Staff to the Governor while reaffirming Governor Otti’s commitment to continuity in governance, noted that beneficial policies and projects should be sustained regardless of the administration that initiated them.
He emphasized the need to mentor younger generations of leaders, expressing optimism that greater cooperation, patience and collective commitment will strengthen the foundation for Abia’s long-term development.
Pastor Ajagba further noted that Abia’s growing recognition among governments, multinational organizations, donor agencies, embassies and investors reflected increasing confidence in the state’s governance direction and expressed optimism that the engagement will culminate in an enduring partnership for the advancement of the state.
In his speech earlier, the leader of the delegation, The Most Rev. Prof. Chidi Ehiriodo, expressed the association’s readiness to partner with the State Government in promoting good governance, transparency and citizens’ welfare, adding that the association will engage former political appointees across the 17 LGA’s of the state, with a view to fostering unity, encouraging dialogue and harnessing their collective experience for the development of the State.
He further commended the administration of Governor Otti for its strides in infrastructure renewal, fiscal discipline and commitment to the actualization of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, noting that the administration’s development agenda aligns with NAFAG’s core objectives.
