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Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has once again re-assured Abians and residents that his administration remains focused on delivering dividends of democracy to them.
Otti also reaffirmed his unapologetic stance that the essence of Government is the welfare and the happiness of the people, adding that nothing would distract him from achieving this feat.
Governor Otti gave the assurance on Monday, after the weekly State Executive Council meeting, when he received in audience the Abia-born cyclist, Mr. Wisdom Chisom, who rode a bicycle all the way from Lagos State to Abia State in honour of the Governor’s visible and impactful achievements across the State in record time.
Otti said, “We are happy that our people are happy because the essence of government is to make your people happy – that is the welfare of the people. We will continue and will not stop.
“We want to thank our people for the massive support everywhere, not just in Abia, but everywhere that our people are. And, we want to reassure them that nothing will distract us and that we will continue to deliver dividends of democracy to our people.
The Governor, who was not aware of the cycling journey of Mr. Wisdom Chisom until he was informed at the close of the Executive Council Meeting by the State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananba, welcomed and thanked Mr. Wisdom for the honour.
He encouraged him to keep being a good citizen wherever he finds himself, noting that Abians stand out in anything they are doing wherever they find themselves.
Earlier in his speech, Mr. Chisom Wisdom, who hails from Nunya in Isiukwuato Local Area of the State, said he couldn’t believe the transformation taking place in his place the last time he visited.
In his words, “Most times when I go online, I will see things happening, I read them, and I will be like Wow! So, we really have somebody like this in the State. The last time I came to my village, I couldn’t believe it. I was like, is this place really Nunya or is it a new place? I was impressed.
“When I went back to Lagos, I kept seeing things going very fast. Not just when you say you want to do this, after sometime, you will say that you have forgotten. Things are changing with speed. If you go to Umuahia Tower now, you might not believe it, because there is light everywhere.
“I was seeing traffic lights, I was like, wow!” Mr. Wisdom, who could not hide his joy and excitement, stated excitedly.
“And I said no! I will cycle all the way from Lagos State on a bicycle. That Bicycle, when you see it, it’s not just a bicycle, it is a symbol of honour to you. Thank you very much, Sir. we really appreciate what you are doing in the State, Sir.” Mr. Wisdom emotionally stated, amidst applause.
Mr. Wisdom disclosed that he left Lagos on Monday and arrived in Umuahia, the State capital, on Saturday (weekend), and insisted that he must see the Governor to pay his homage.
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