Gov. Otti restates commitment to accountability, transparency in governance

Stanley Ihedigbo

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has once again emphasized the importance of separating government funds from personal funds.

Speaking at the 30th anniversary of the Ministers Prayer Network held at their headquarters in Ukwa West LGA, Governor Otti reiterated his commitment to transparency and accountability in governance.

He stated that government money must not be used for private endeavors but solely for government businesses.

Governor Otti, who attended the event alongside his wife, Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, noted that this principle is essential for effective governance.

The Governor commended the founder of the Ministers Prayer Network, Rev. Prof. Mosy Madugba, for his resilience and commitment to the cause.

He encouraged the congregation to have a vision, put it down on paper, and work on it consistently.

Governor Otti also performed the foundation laying of a guest house on the premises of the MPN and promised to support the ministry from his funds, not government accounts.

“In my previous life as a banker, I always taught people, particularly business people that you must always separate your business account from your private account. When you set up a business, you should treat yourself as an employee and pay yourself salaries. Don’t confuse the money in the account of the business as your money. They are not the same.

“And, that is the concept that we have brought into governance. Government money is meant for government business”, Governor Otti declared.

The State Chief Executive maintained that whatever support he would be giving to the ministry would be from his pocket and not the government account, reminding the congregation that he was already successful before becoming a governor.

“But, thank God we came from somewhere, we have our own money. All the things that are happening here, I can tell you that as Alex Otti and the wife, we are going to support,” he assured the congregation.

He encouraged the people to have a vision, put it down on paper, and work on it consistently.

Governor Otti stated that personal development and constant evaluation of what one does with his or her vision over some time to ensure that we are on the right track is vital.

He explained that part of what Rev. Madugba is doing is to develop, upskill, and retrain those who would impact society. He opined “The only way we can win is if we continue to develop ourselves.”

Governor Otti performed the foundation laying of a guest house on the premises of the MPN, which they are hopeful of completing before their 31st anniversary.

Rev. Mosy Madugba commended the Governor for the good work he is doing across the State and led other senior anointed men of God into a fervent prayer for the Governor, his entourage, and the State.

The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, Ph.D, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sir, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu, the Attorney General of the State and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna, Commissioner for Environment, Mr Philemon Ogbonna, and Special Adviser on Religious Affairs, Apostle K.C. Wiper were among the Government functionaries who attended the event with the Governor.