{
  "id": 7740240,
  "title": "RMAFC chief hails Otti, declares Abia best-governed state",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/rmafc-chief-hails-otti-declares-abia-best-governed-state",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:18:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/rmafc-chief-hails-otti-declares-abia-best-governed-state/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Muhammed Shehu, Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), praised Governor Alex Otti of Abia State for his prudent management of the state's resources. During a visit to Otti's office in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Shehu highlighted Otti's investment in infrastructure and education, which he said had significantly impacted the state. Shehu called Abia \"the best, if not the best-governed state in Nigeria\" and acknowledged Otti's efforts in areas such as primary healthcare, fiscal transparency, and security. He noted improvements in fiscal transparency, reduced debt, and the state's rise in rankings. Otti assured RMAFC of his continued support and expressed optimism about the commission's reforms to strengthen revenue monitoring and digitalization.",
  "summary": "The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Dr Muhammed Shehu, has commended Governor Alex Otti for the prudent management of Abia State’s resources. Shehu gave the commendation on Tuesday when he and members of the commission paid a courtesy visit to Governor Otti at the governor’s Nvosi office in Isiala Ngwa South Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr. Muhammed Shehu praises Abia Governor Alex Otti for prudent resource management.",
    "Otti's investments in infrastructure and education have significantly impacted Abia.",
    "Shehu declares Abia the best, if not the best-governed state in Nigeria."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "RMAFC chief hails Otti, declares Abia best-governed state",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/rmafc-chief-hails-otti-declares-abia-best-governed-state-7743197",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:34:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}