Politics
GOV. Alex Otti of Abia has advised the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, to engage in ventures that protect the interest of the Igbo nation.
He gave the advice in Umuahia on Wednesday during the inauguration of the new executive of the state chapter of the organisation.
Otti, represented by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr Okey Kanu, said that it was important for the group to “articulate the Igbo interest at all times”.
He described their emergence as leaders of the body as a big responsibility on their shoulders, because they would be representing the interest of a large number of people.
He, therefore, charged them to dedicate themselves to the service of the Igbo nation.
The governor also urged the new leadership to desist from pursuing personal interest and focus on speaking for the Igbo, wherever they found themselves.
He commended the committee from the National Secretariat of the organisation for doing a good job and congratulated the new officials on their emergence.
Earlier, the leader of the national committee for the election, Mr Sunday Onuoha, said a new executive for Abia was long due after the tenure of the old executive elapsed.
Onuoha said that the new leadership would represent the state at the January 10 election of a new leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
The outgoing state President of the organisation, Mr Okey Paul, said the most important thing about being a leader in the organisation was to render selfless service to Igbo people.
Paul also urged the new officials to put Abia ‘s interest first.
Responding, the new State President, Dr Chukwuemeka Okwuonu, said that, under his watch, the organisation would protect the “igwe bu ike” (unity is strength) slogan of the group.
Okwuonu promised to represent Abia very well and ensure that the group recorded numerous achievements during his administration.
The new state officers include the Deputy President, Chika Ibeku, First Vice president, Nnenna Orieji, State Secretary, Innocent Adiele, Publicity Secretary, Godwin Adindu, and Assistant Publicity Secretary, Chief Obinna Ibe, among others. (NAN)
A.I
Jan. 9, 2025
Tags: Chika Ibeku Dr Chukwuemeka Okwuonu Gov. Alex Otti Innocent Adiele Mr Okey Kanu Mr Sunday Onuoha Nnenna Orieji Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide
