Alex Otti, the executive governor of Abia State has elucidated on the reasons why he assented to 18 Executive Bills.
While presiding over an enlarged State Executive Council meeting on Monday, Governor Otti explained that the new Laws “encapsulate thoughtful legislative provisions for achieving my government’s vision in critical areas, such as performance-based administration, accountability, and delivery of good governance”.
The legislations, he said, “Align with the survey of the community and neighbourhood development proposals, captured in my manifesto and the recommendations of the transition committee report of 2023.”
Governor Otti commended the State House of Assembly for its “focused leadership and commitment to the new Abia” and for “providing strong legislative support to the programme and policy outlays of the Executive branch of Government” he highlighted the effects of the bills so far signed into Law under his administration.
He stated, “Without legislative support, much of whatever is achieved in the short period of time could have cost a lot of money. And, I have no doubt that the volume of legislation we have put in place will guarantee the sustenance of the gains that have been made over the last two years.
“Whether you are looking at managing infrastructure expansion protocols, a greater development roadmap, or smaller agencies of government, many of us in this room would agree that a lot is changing in terms of development approach in our urban and semi-urban centres.
“My conviction is that the excellent leadership of the new government will not just endure, it will bear even greater fruits in the years ahead. What we have gathered to do this afternoon represents another layer of our holistic government philosophy. This session offers us a unique opportunity to tie us as partners with the shared vision of building a new Abia.”
Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, the speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly while reviewing the bills noted that “these 18 bills, some are amendments to the old laws. The results and effects of the bills will be visible in the lives of the people”, noting that Otti’s administration has brought joy in the State and assured the continuous support of the Executive by the Legislature.
Those in attendance at the joint session/expanded Executives Council meeting chaired by the governor himself included the Deputy Governor, the Commissioners, and members of the House of Assembly including the Speaker and Deputy speaker of Abia House of Assembly, SSAs, SAs, government appointees, heads of institutions, as well as the Chief of Staff.
