Rivers Governor Fubara Commends Otti, Saying He’s Integrity Action Man

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has applauded Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, describing him as an “action integrity man.”

In a statement issued by Kazie Uko, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fubara stated that his Abia counterpart, Governor Otti, has action-driven integrity rather than artificial integrity. He stated that despite facing challenges as Governor of Abia, Governor Otti remained calm as he carried out his duties, making life easier for the people of Abia.

The Rivers Governor, who is well-liked by his constituents, spoke on Tuesday during the commissioning of the Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo (Old Bori) Road in Rivers State’s Eleme Local Government Area, a project to which he had invited Governor Otti.

“You are wondering why I invited the Governor of Abia State. I invited him because he embodies action integrity rather than artificial integrity. He is not the type of man who will gather to talk simply because he wants to. He is a man who came in, faced with difficulties and challenges, just like us, and is making a difference in the lives of Abia people.

“I will continue to identify with good governance; I will continue to identify with people who want to make a difference in the lives of others,” Governor Fubara told Eleme’s residents.

The PDP governor explained that his administration’s mantra is “people first,” and that the goal of building the Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road is to improve people’s lives, to show them that their problems are the government’s problems, and to give them hope.

He revealed that the road is a by-pass for the deplorable East-West Road, taking commuters away from the bad parts and rejoining them on the good sections.

Governor Otti spoke briefly before commissioning the road, thanking the Rivers State Governor for inviting him to kick off the road commissioning to commemorate his first anniversary in office.

Governor Otti explained that despite his hectic schedule, he had no problem coming when Governor Fubara, whom he referred to as a brother, summoned him for the commissioning.

He congratulated Governor Fubara on completing the road project and remembering the Eleme people, whom he began his career as a civil servant many years before. He also commended and congratulated him on his excellent performance in Rivers State.

“I would also like to congratulate him on his excellent performance in Rivers State. I have always stated that leadership is service. When leadership departs from service, you are doing it wrong. And service should be provided to the people rather than to a small group of interests. When you serve a small number of people rather than the majority, you should reflect on yourself.

“So, for me, it is all about good governance, and we have worked together before, not today, not yesterday. But, for a long time, we have come a long way. He has been very grounded since he served under my friend and brother Rotimi Amaechi, and before that, he served under Dr. Peter Odili. He came prepared, and I do not believe that any distraction will divert his attention away from the welfare and interests of the people,” Governor Otti told the Eleme community.

Governor Otti urged the people of Rivers State to continue supporting Governor Fubara in his service to the state, stating that power belongs to God.

“Power belongs to God no matter how you slice and dice it. No human being can claim the ability to give power unless they possess the ability to give life. “Of course, you can take life but not give it,” Governor Otti stated.

Governor Otti was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Kenneth Kalu; Chief of Staff, Dr. Caleb Ajagba; Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Engr. Ikechukwu Monday; Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Hon. Iheanacho Obioma; Special Adviser on Monitoring and Evaluation, Mazi Ugochukwu Okoroafor; and some other senior State Government appointees and aides.