Catholic Diocese honors Otti as he announces reconstruction of key roads

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has pledged to complete the recovery of Aba, the state's commercial center, by initiating the reconstruction of Uratta Road and Old Express Road. These vital routes connect Aba to neighboring states. The governor made these remarks on Sunday during a special Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church, where the Catholic Diocese of Aba organized an event to celebrate and honor him.

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Even if you pay the Catholic Church a billion dollars, they will not do the wrong thing. This is your government, and we will never disappoint you.

Governor Otti expressed his gratitude to the Church for its support, assuring the congregation that his administration would not disappoint them. He stated that after addressing hygiene, environmental, road, and water issues, the government is now shifting its focus to healthcare, education, technology, and industrialization. "Any project we can’t find the money for, we don’t start. We have found the money. It is in the bank, and the flag-off will happen soon," Otti announced regarding the road projects.

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You ain’t seen nothing yet. We have just dealt with hygiene issues, cleaning up the environment, roads, water and so on. We are now focusing more on healthcare, education, technology, industrialisation and other sectors.

During the Mass, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Aba, Most Rev. Prof. Augustine Ndubueze Echema, praised Otti's leadership, likening him to a compassionate leader. He declared that Otti's work would speak for itself, eliminating the need for a second-term campaign. "This is the first time the Catholic Diocese of Aba is honouring a governor," Echema noted, commending Otti for serving the people of Abia.

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Any project we can’t find the money for, we don’t start. We have found the money. It is in the bank, and the flag-off will happen soon.

The governor also pledged support for ongoing projects by the Catholic Men, Women, and Youth Organizations. The bishop urged Catholic faithful to participate in the voter registration exercise to engage in future elections. The Church's major organs lauded Otti's people-centered approach to governance.

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We have a man of integrity, and nobody needs to campaign for Governor Otti. His works will campaign for him.