Governor Alex Otti has inaugurated the Abia State Economic Management Team (ASEMT), describing it as a deliberate step towards consolidating the foundations his administration has laid in the past two years.
The inauguration, held shortly after the State Executive Council meeting in Nvosi, marks what the governor called the "second phase" of his administration’s journey, aimed at sustaining reforms and driving economic transformation.
Explaining the timing, Governor Otti said the state had first focused on building critical structures before putting in place mechanisms to manage them effectively.
“The reason is simple. When you have not built, then there is nothing to manage. We have tried to build in these past two years, and now it is time to manage what we have built to achieve targeted results,” he stated.
Challenging conventional political wisdom, the governor added:
“Some say, ‘Seek ye first the political kingdom.’ I believe it should now be, ‘Seek ye first the economic kingdom, and every other thing will fall in place.’”
Governor Otti commended members of the newly constituted economic team for accepting the responsibility, assuring them that their inputs would be taken seriously.
“You can be assured that all your contributions will be taken very seriously. At the end of the day, our people will be very happy. I have no doubt that you will contribute immensely to delivering superior value to the people of Abia State,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the team, Dr. Friday Kanu Ohuche, the Chief Economic Adviser, expressed gratitude to the governor for the trust reposed in them.
“With my colleagues here, we will make sure the good work you’ve started is taken to greater heights. We will lean on your rich experience as a technocrat, private sector player, and as a governor who has successfully turned things around in the past two years,” he assured.
The Abia State Economic Management Team will be chaired by the governor and includes:
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Commissioner for Finance
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Commissioner for Budget & Planning
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Commissioner for Industry & SME
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Commissioner for Trade & Commerce
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Chairman, Abia Board of Internal Revenue
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Chief Economic Adviser
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DG & CEO, Office of Public-Private Partnership & Investment Promotion
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Special Adviser, Budget & Planning
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State Accountant General
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DG, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI)
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Principal Secretary & Chief Strategy Officer
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Technical Assistant to the Governor
The move reflects Governor Otti’s vision to transition Abia from basic recovery to structured economic growth, prioritizing job creation, private sector investment, and financial sustainability.
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