By Chuks Collins
The Anambra State chapter of the Labour Party, led by Chief Peter Chukwunulu Okoye have extended hearty felicitations to the Governor and people of Abia State as the governor HE Dr. Alex Otti flags off his re-election campaigns tomorrow, Sunday, November 1, 2026 at the Umuahia Township Stadium, in Abia State.
Addressing journalists in Awka, Anambra State, the State chairman, Okoye noted that “we celebrate with His Excellency on his lofty goals and landmark achievements in Abia State since assuming office on May 29, 2023.
“Dr. Otti has become a reference point for good governance and well-focused leadership in Nigeria.
“His key achievements cut across sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, economy and governance:
In roads and other infrastructure, he completed 414 road projects spanning over 800km including Port Harcourt Road and Ohanku Road in Aba, the six-lane Aguiyi Ironsi Boulevard in Umuahia, the Omenuko Bridge, and the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia Road, with another 82 roads nearing completion.
He introduced electric buses and green shuttle services to improve intra-state transportation and boost economic activity.
Debt and fiscal management – Gov Otti drastically reduced Abia State’s inherited public debt profile by over 70% through disciplined financial management.
He maintained a high capital-to-recurrent expenditure ratio compared to other states in Nigeria.
On Healthcare, Otti recruited and deployed nearly one thousand (1,000) healthcare professionals across state facilities.
He retrofitted and revived primary health centers and general hospitals, allocating roughly 15% of the state budget to the health sector.
On Education and Human Capital, he recruited over five(5,000) teachers in a single exercise to upgrade primary and secondary schools to smart schools all over the State.
More than three hundred million Naira was earmarked to back technology-based enterprises, Artificial Intelligence, software engineering and cybersecurity training for the youths.
For the Civil Service and Workers’ welfare, he maintained regular payment of state workers’ salaries and pensions, thereby ending prolonged arrears.
He introduced and implemented a transparent, merit-driven civil service recruitment process free from bribery or political patronages.
In nagging issue of high insecurity Gov Alex Otti deployed technology-driven surveillance and security partnerships to significantly reduce criminal activities across the state.
Okoye noted that as a State Chapter, “we in Anambra are very proud of you as our National Leader and a shining ambassador of Labour Party’s ideals of productivity, prudence and people-oriented governance.
“We pray for immeasurable blessings of God, journey mercies for all attendees and a hitch-free, successful flag-off.”
