Abia State Economic Management Team Formed by Governor Otti

In his effort to implement effective economic policies for the advancement of Abia State, Governor Alex Otti has officially appointed Dr. Friday Kalu Ohuche as the Chief Economic Adviser of the State and has also inaugurated the members of the Abia State Economic Management Team. The Abia State Economic Management Team, which is led by the Governor himself, includes the Commissioners for Finance, Budget and Planning, Industry & SME, Trade and Commerce, the Chairman of the Board of Internal Revenue, the Chief Economic Adviser, the Internally Generated Revenue Director, the DG and CEO of the Office of Public-Private Partnership and Investment Promotion, the Special Adviser on Budget and Planning, the State Accountant General, the DG of the Ministry of Finance, Incorporated, the Principal Secretary, the Chief Strategy Officer, and the Technical Assistant to the Governor. While addressing the Chief Economic Adviser and other team members during the event that took place shortly after this week’s State Executive Council meeting, Governor Otti emphasized that the formation of the economic team at this time is a strategic move intended to address several key issues before delving into economic management. “The rationale is straightforward. If you have not established a foundation, there is nothing to manage. Therefore, we have focused on building over the past two years, and it is now time to start managing the assets we have developed to achieve our desired outcomes. “Success and failure hinge on the economy. I recall a former president of an African nation who once stated, ‘Seek ye first the political kingdom, and every other thing will be added unto you,’” the Governor remarked. He expressed gratitude to the members for their willingness to serve on the team and conveyed his belief that they would significantly contribute to the success of the administration. “I am confident that you will play a crucial role in the second phase of this administration’s activities during the remaining two years of this term. “And we are committed to delivering exceptional value to our constituents, who are the people of Abia State. On behalf of the team, the Chief Economic Adviser, Dr. Friday Kalu Ohuche, expressed gratitude to the Governor for the opportunity to serve and affirmed their dedication to maintaining the Governor's commendable efforts. "We will depend on your extensive experience as a high-level technocrat and a participant in the private sector. Additionally, we will draw upon the insights you have acquired over the past two years while managing a state and implementing significant changes, allowing us to build upon that with the limited knowledge we will contribute," Ohuche remarked.