Abia Has Become Centre Of Excellence – Cleric

Founder and lead pastor, Transforming Church Worldwide, Dr. Sam Oye, says under Governor Alex Otti, Abia State has become a centre of excellence in Nigeria.

Oye stated this while speaking at a solemn assembly and covenant renewal service to rededicate the state to God in Umuahia, the capital.

He said under Otti the state had became a destination point for investment and an example of what progressive and focused leadership should be.

The cleric, who argued that the governor has promoted fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability in governance, reminded him that there are more to be done.

According to him, such areas of improvement include generational vision, integrity, competence, infrastructure, human capital development and innovation, among others.

He noted that the event was all about man renewing his covenant with God and God doing the same with man and called on residents of the state to key into Otti’s vision for the state.

‎His words: “The Abia vision must have maps; the vision must have metrics; the vision must have milestones and maintainers. It must be simple enough for the school child to understand.”

‎”It must also be strong enough for every administration to respect. Abia must not merely respond to today’s emergencies, Abia must prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.”

‎In his remarks, Otti underlined his unwavering faith in God and called on residents of the state to hold firmly to God at all times no matter the prevailing circumstance.

‎The governor said the essence of the gathering was to seek God and commit to serving Him alone noting that as for him and his family they would continue to serve God

‎”So, if you don’t understand why you are here, this is why you are here. And if you have not taken that decision, it is not too late to take it, because there is no other power,” he added.

‎Other members of the clergy who participated in the event include Prophet Isa El-Bubba and Apostle Ofo Nzimiro among others, and gospel artiste, Cornelius Benjamin

‎Earlier in his address of welcome, the commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs and coordinator of the event, Uzor Nwachukwu, noted its spiritual significance.