MBAISE COMMUNITY IN ABIA COMMENDS GOV. OTTI, UZODINMA FOR GOOD WORKS

MBAISE COMMUNITY IN ABIA COMMENDS GOV. OTTI, UZODINMA FOR GOOD WORKS

David Maduako — Umuahia

Hon. Chigozie Anyanwu, National President, Mbaise Concerned Brothers Association

The Mbaise community residing in Abia State has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, and his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodinma, for the good works going on in their respective states.

Speaking at the end-of-year get-together of the Mbaise Community in Umuahia, the National President of the Mbaise Concerned Brothers Association of Nigeria, Umuahia branch, Hon. Chigozie Anyanwu, praised the governors during the event held penultimate Sunday at Azikiwe Street, Umuahia. He announced that next year, the community would host one of their own, Lady Priscilla Chidinma Otti, wife of the Abia State Governor.

Members of Mbaise Community in Abia State

He expressed delight that the First Lady of Abia is their sister, noting that behind every successful man is a supportive woman. According to him, the achievements of Governor Otti are largely due to the support, love, and care provided by the First Lady.

Hon. Anyanwu conveyed the community’s immense gratitude to Governor Otti, adding that many of them have lived in Abia for years and have not witnessed this level of development before.

Hon. Chigozie Anyanwu addressing the community during the event

The association also commended Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State for the ongoing infrastructural development, particularly the improved road network. “We now enjoy smooth drives whenever we are travelling home from Abia. Entering Imo State takes a shorter time because of the quality roads built by our governor,” he said.

He further appealed to Governor Uzodinma to allow the Owerri Zone to produce the next governor of Imo State.

Hon. Anyanwu assured Governor Otti of at least 10,000 votes from the Mbaise community in Abia in the 2027 general election, stating that Ndi Mbaise in Abia are numerous, formidable, and speak with one voice.

He also prayed that as they conclude the year 2025, the year 2026 will bring greater progress, especially as they look forward to hosting Lady Priscilla Otti in a special way.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Signage and Advertisement Agencies, Hon. Mrs. Victoria Onwubiko—an Mbaise woman married to an Ngwa man—expressed her joy in identifying with her kinsmen. She called for unity, hard work, and collective purpose among the people.

She pledged to use her office to ensure that the executives of the association meet with Lady Priscilla Otti to discuss their plans for her visit next year. Mrs. Onwubiko noted that she has known Governor Otti since 2009 and is not surprised by his performance in Abia State. She urged all Mbaise sons and daughters living in Abia to obtain their PVCs and support Governor Otti in the 2027 election.

Lending his voice, the chairman of the occasion and CEO of Timex Globally Nig. Ltd., Chief Timothy Nwaigwe, expressed satisfaction with the success of the gathering.

He noted that due to the ongoing development in Abia, those in real estate and property business are now experiencing better business conditions. “I am seeing what I have not seen before in Abia. People are now coming to buy properties; land values are appreciating because of good roads and infrastructure,” he said.

He also commended Senator Uzodinma for his road projects in Imo State, noting that despite challenges faced by those in government, the governor is trying his best, especially in infrastructure, which is key to development.

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