Governor Alex Otti Commences Grassroots Governance Engagement In Nsulu As Community Endorses Him For Second Term
In a strategic move to deepen grassroots governance, Abia state Governor Dr Alex Otti has commenced community engagements aimed at accessing firsthand information on the impact of government’s policies and programmes across communities in the state.
Speaking during the commencement of the community engagement programme on Saturday, May 2nd 2026, at Agburuke Community Primary School, Isialangwa North LGA, Governor Alex Otti reaffirmed his commitment to people-centered governance.
The Governor represented by his Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, described the engagement as part of deliberate efforts by the administration to deepen grassroots inclusion.
According to him, “This is essentially a community engagement designed to connect directly with the people.
“Our administration has redefined governance in Abia state through a holistic vision and inclusive policies.
“What we are doing is to visit communities, interface with them, and evaluate how these policies are impacting their daily lives, Gov. Otti stated.
The Governor noted that the exercise provides an opportunity for government to move beyond assumptions and obtain authentic feedback from the grassroots. He expressed satisfaction at the overwhelming testimonies from residents, who pointed to visible developmental projects and improvements in their communities.
“It is gratifying to hear directly from the people. Their responses are genuine and heartfelt. These are not people you can influence to speak otherwise.
“They have clearly identified projects and confirmed that governance has truly reached the grassroots under this administration,” he stated.
Governor Otti, who highlighted ongoing projects in the area, including road constructions, assured the community that all ongoing projects initiated by his government within the area and across the state would be completed in record time.
Governor Otti used the opportunity to sensitise residents on the importance of obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the forthcoming registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“There is another window opening from May 4 through August for PVC registration. While it is commendable that people are expressing support for us, it is important that they are fully empowered to exercise their civic rights,” Gov. Otti emphasised.
Earlier, community leaders of Agburike Nsulu, including Dr. Sir Jesse Odu, President General of Agburuke Nsulu Development Association, Hon. Oji Ikechukwu, and Mrs. Ngozi Israel, among many others, on behalf of the Agburike community endorsed Governor Alex Otti for a second term in office, saying that their people are united in support of Governor Otti, and are poised to vote for him and members of his party in 2027.
They lauded the developmental strides of the Governor, describing them as visible and impactful adding that ,the evidence of good governance is everywhere.
According to them, they have fully identified with the Governor Otti-led government and have become card-carrying members of the Labour Party.
While thanking the Governor for the visit, which they described as a demonstration of responsiveness and accessible governance, they appreciated the efforts towards the mass participation in civic processes, including PVC registration and National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment and assured of the full participation of members of the community.
The Governor’s representative later inspected the dilapidated buildings of the Agburike Community Primary School which the state government would be reconstructing.
