Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says that his administration is building institutions that will outlast men not strong men.
Governor Otti stated this on Sunday, 12th October, during the Christ Embassy Miracle Crusade at Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.
“We are building institutions that will outlast men. When you build men, when the men go, you may return to square one. But here, we are building enduring institutions,” the Governor stated.
While acknowledging that nobody is perfect, Governor Otti assured the large congregation that his government will not deliberately do the wrong thing. “We are not perfect, we can make mistakes, but we are not arrogant. If we make a mistake and we find out, we will correct the mistake and apologize. But I can assure you that this is a government that will not deliberately make a mistake or deliberately do the wrong thing.
“That is why today, we have hired so many teachers. Go and talk to them; none of them knew anybody. You apply, once your application is meritorious, you pass the CBT test and interview, you are taken. You pay no dime to anybody. That is the kind of institution we are building here. That you know somebody does not help,” Governor Otti asserted.
He disclosed that the ongoing recruitment of 771 health workers by his administration has received applications from across the world, as non-Nigerians applied, like people from Zambia, South Africa, and so on. “Never again will we go back to those days where if you don’t know anybody, you don’t get anything,” Dr. Otti assured.
He said that while doing so, he is not deceived by thinking that people will not attack his administration, saying that even Jesus Christ was attacked. He reminded the people that once God is with you, no man can prevail against you.
Speaking further, the Governor opined that every society gets the kind of leadership it deserves and urged the people to protect good leadership when they see good leadership. He said that one of the ways to protect good leadership is to register and vote during election. He urged the people to ensure that they register in the ongoing voter registration exercise so that they can elect the leaders of their choice through their votes when it is time to vote.
“Every Society gets the kind of leadership it deserves. And, if you get the kind of leadership you deserve, you have to protect it. How do you protect it? You must vote. The continuous voter registration exercise has started. Are you aware? Have you registered? Please, if you have not registered, go and register.
“It is your vote that God used in 2023 to bring us to power,” he added, saying that the more the children of God vote during elections, the less the likelihood of the wrong people emerging as leaders.
Governor Otti assured the people that nobody can intimidate them because Abia belongs to everyone, reminding those making noise about what they would do in 2027 that they are not God, whose power belongs to; only He knows what will happen tomorrow.
He thanked the Church for their continued support and prayers, even before he became Governor, appreciating, specially the men of God who toiled day and night, fasting and praying for God to bring a leadership that would change the story of Abia for good. He told the cheering crowd that at the appointed time, God did it, saying that God’s time is the best as he encouraged the people to hold on to any vision they have and not give up when they encounter setbacks and discouragement.
Introducing Governor Otti, who was warmly received at the venue, Pastor Felix Ebuade, the Zonal Pastor of Christ Embassy, Aba Zone, said, “For years, I prayed for God to bring true development in Abia. Today, I can boldly say that God has answered our prayers, and he did so by giving us Governor Alex Otti.
Pastor Ebuade invited senior anointed men of God in the arena, including the founder of Glorious Life Gospel Centre (GLGC), Archbishop (Dr.) Goddy Okafor, who offered fervent prayer for the Governor, his administration, and the State.
Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
October 12th, 2025.
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