No More ‘Somebody’s Friend’ Appointment in Abia, But Merit and Integrity, States Otti
*Launches 25-Year Development Plan Boniface Okoro in Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has declared that merit, competence and integrity would remain the sole criteria for appointments and recruitments
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has announced that merit, competence, and integrity will be the only factors considered in appointments and recruitments within his administration. This marks an end to the previous practice of appointing individuals based solely on personal connections. The declaration was made during the Abia State Leadership Academy Executive Leadership Series, which also celebrated the state's 35th anniversary.
The event, themed "Strengthening Government Ethical Leadership and Public Service Delivery," aimed to build sound institutions and nurture a new generation of leaders who could continue the state's development after Otti's tenure. Examples of the new approach to staffing included the competitive selection of candidates for Abia State University, particularly for Medicine and Law programs, the recruitment of 5,394 new teachers, and the appointment of Permanent Secretaries.
Otti highlighted the need for leaders to cultivate talent capable of outshining them, drawing inspiration from his conversations with Rwandan President, Paul Kagame. Furthermore, Otti revealed that his administration has established a 25-year development plan for Abia, which is legally binding and will require legislative action from the State House of Assembly to be altered or repealed.
He also announced plans to create the Abia State Bureau of Statistics to enhance data availability for planning, budgeting, and effective governance.
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