Chinedum Elekwachi
Abia state Governor, Dr Alex Otti has announced plans by his administration to immortalise Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Prof Nnennnaya Oti, for upholding truth and integrity and refusing to compromise standards during the 2023 general elections.
Otti disclosed this at the Enyimba International Stadium Aba, during a grand civic reception held in his honour by the Old Bende people under the umbrella of the Old Bende Progressive Union.
The body comprises the 8 Local Government Area of Old Bende including the people of Edda in Ebonyi State wherein Prof. Nnennaya Oti was honored by the Union.
The Governor who described the VC as a woman of integrity and credibility, noted that her uncommon courage during the 2023 Governorship election earned her the respect of all Nigerians and congratulated her on the honor done her by the Old Bende people.
He noted that Abia people have many awards to bestow on the Vice-Chancellor, assuring that his administration would immortalise her at the appropriate time, because she has set a new template for Nigeria.
“This is still early morning, we will invite her at the appropriate time and immortalise her. I want to tell her that she has set a new template for Nigeria.
“Anytime people are talking about integrity and credibility, they are looking in her way. She may not have collected the money, but she collected something greater than money,” Otti said.
Oti’s example
The governor challenged public officers across the country to emulate Oti’s example by standing for truth and justice at all times irrespective of personal gains.
Earlier, Chairman of the Old Bende Progressive Union and retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Chief Azubuike Udah described the event as a collective endorsement of the Governor’s transformational leadership since assumption of office.
Udah, who lauded Otti remarkable strides across all sectors of the state economy, noted that the people of Old Bende, known for their industrious nature, hospitality and support for worthy causes, are united in passing a unanimous vote of confidence on the Governor and his administration.
Dignitaries from all walks of life, including the State Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, Federal and State lawmakers, Traditional Rulers, Captains of Industry, among others graced the occasion.
