As part of their continued efforts at restrategising and garnering mor followership of the people oriented administration of Governor Alex Otti in Abia State, Stakeholders from Zone 1 in Umunneochi Local Government Area, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, gathered at the Ezingodo, Umuada country home of Barr. Ndubuisi Nwaokorie in Umuada, Ezingodo for a crucial meeting.
The meeting, attended by the by key political figures and community representatives, reaffirmed the commitment of Zone 1 to the progress and development of Umunneochi LGA and the administration of Governor Alex Otti.
The meeting attracted the presence of Key Political Players including: Matthias Umeh (Nwachi), a member of the Abia State House of Assembly; Hon. Chaka Chukwumerije, the Honourable Commissioner for Lands and Housing; Dr. Oluebube A. Chukwu, the SSA to the Governor on Due Process and Head of the Abia State Public Procurement Bureau; Hon. Sunday Afurobi, the Mayor of Umunneochi LGA, as well as representatives from the Hausa community, youth groups, and women’s organizations, reflecting broad support for the government’s development agenda.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Oluebube A. Chukwu emphasized the importance of unity as the greatest means of supporting the government and enjoined the Stakeholders to enlighten the public on the attainments of the present administration in the State.
“The only way we can repay this government is by standing together. We must ensure our presence is felt in Abia State,” he said.
He also expressed satisfaction in being part of Governor Otti’s administration, stating, “I am happy to contribute my quota, and I believe we will continue to stand behind His Excellency until he leads us to the expected end.”
Dr. Chukwu commended Governor Otti for the recent flag-off of the Mbala-Umuaku-Ngodo Road project, describing it as proof to the administration’s commitment to infrastructural development.
Contributing, the Commissioner for Lands and Housing , Hon Chaka Chukwumerije reiterated the significance of the meeting in the bid to keep the people abreast with the developmental strides of Government.
“The development of Umunneochi is a shared responsibility. This administration is committed to infrastructure, housing, and land reforms that will benefit everyone, but we need the people’s support to succeed,” Hon Chaka noted.
The Commissioner therefore charged Stakeholders to engage actively in governance and advocate for the progress of their communities.
In his speech, the Mayor Umunneochi LGA, Hon Sunny Afurobi highlighted the importance of grassroots mobilization in achieving the government’s goals and encouraged them to remain steadfast and spread the message of good governance.
“Meetings like this will be held in all four zones of Umunneochi LGAs to ensure inclusivity in governance. Our collective efforts will determine how much we achieve as a people under Governor Otti’s administration,” he stated.
Hanto Daily News reports that the Zone 1 stakeholders reaffirmed their unwavering support for the administration of Dr Alex Otti, vowing to work collectively toward the continued progress of Umunneochi and Abia State at large.
