Gov Otti Swears In Abia’s LG Chairmen

Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has sworn in Abia’s 17 local government chairmen elected last Saturday. The chairmen were sworn in on Monday, with a charge for them to run the LGAs with the vision of ‘Abia first’ and continue the work for the socio-economic transformation of Abia from their various LGAs.

The Abia State Electoral Commission, ABSIEC had on Sunday, presented Certificates of Return to the newly elected Mayors of the 17 LGAs in the State; 15 ZLP and two YPP winners.

Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Otti charged them to continue the work for the socio-economic transformation of Abia.

“As I had also said, your task is to solve the basic problems that have bedevilled our people in the various communities for ages. Access to water, basic health and education services, effective maintenance of Truck C roads and quick response to security threats in your local communities should rank very high in your order of priorities.

“Our people should be able to see the impact of your leadership in the next six months through measurable improvements in the living conditions of the people, especially women, youths and the vulnerable in the various localities,” he said.

Credit: channelstv.com

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