Otti Bags Rare Catholic Honour, Confirms Cash for Aba Roads
Abia State Governor Alex Otti just secured a massive endorsement from the Catholic Diocese of Aba, and he responded with a major power move. The governor confirmed that the funds are already locked in to rebuild Uratta Road and Old Express Road, the crucial arteries connecting Aba to neighbouring states. The flag-off is happening soon.
Why the Catholic Diocese of Aba Honoured Alex Otti
During a special Sunday Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church, the Diocese rolled out the red carpet for the governor. This is not a regular occurrence. Bishop Most Rev. Prof. Augustine Ndubueze Echema made it clear that real leadership must centre on the people. Referencing Matthew 9:36, the Bishop noted that Jesus was moved by compassion because past leaders failed the masses. He firmly placed Otti in the compassionate category.
We have a man of integrity, and nobody needs to campaign for Governor Otti. His works will campaign for him. You are worth supporting. This is the first time the Catholic Diocese of Aba is honouring a governor.
The Bishop thanked Otti for wiping away the tears of Abians and proving that government is truly about service. The Catholic Men Organisation, Catholic Women Organisation, and Catholic Youth Organisation all backed this up. They called Otti a silent achiever who finally brought relief to Aba residents after years of suffering from terrible road infrastructure.
How Alex Otti Plans to Fully Recover Aba
Otti took the stage and kept it 100. He thanked the Church for the endorsement and promised to keep pushing for the people as he enters the final year of his first term. He made a bold promise about the state of Aba, the commercial heartbeat of Abia.
Even if you pay the Catholic Church a billion dollars, they will not do the wrong thing. This is your government, and we will never disappoint you. You ain't seen nothing yet. We have just dealt with hygiene issues, cleaning up the environment, roads, water and so on. We are now focusing more on healthcare, education, technology, industrialisation and other sectors.
Then he dropped the real news. The complete recovery of Aba is kicking off with the reconstruction of Uratta Road and Old Express Road. And the money? It is already secured.
We will soon embark on the complete recovery of Aba by flagging off the reconstruction of Uratta Road and Old Express Road. Any project we can't find the money for, we don't start. We have found the money. It is in the bank, and the flag-off will happen soon.
The governor also pledged his administration's support for the secretariat project of the Catholic Men Organisation, alongside projects from the women and youth wings.
Will Alex Otti Need to Campaign for a Second Term?
Based on the Diocese's stance, probably not. Bishop Echema declared that Otti's works will do the campaigning for him. The Bishop also urged Catholic faithful to get their Permanent Voter Cards during the ongoing registration exercise to prepare for future elections.
The Mass pulled in heavy hitters from the state government, including Chief of Staff Pastor Caleb Ajagba, Chief Reagan Ufomba and his wife, members of the Abia State House of Assembly, mayors, and Commissioner for Culture, Arts and Creative Economy Hon. Matthew Ekwuribe.
Which Roads Will Alex Otti Reconstruct in Aba?
Governor Alex Otti announced the reconstruction of Uratta Road and Old Express Road in Aba, with funding already secured and deposited in the bank.
Why Did the Catholic Diocese Honour Governor Otti?
The Catholic Diocese of Aba honoured Alex Otti for his compassionate, people-centred leadership and for improving the lives of ordinary Abians, especially in Aba.