Governor Alex Otti Gifts 28 New Cars to Abia Perm Secs

 

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has gifted 28 brand-new vehicles to Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service.

 

According to Otti, the car gift is to enhance their efficiency and restore the dignity of public service.

 

The presentation ceremony took place on Tuesday evening at the newly commissioned Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia.

 

Addressing the recipients, Governor Otti said the cars were meant to ease their mobility and support effective service delivery.

 

“Gone are the days of coming to work with keke. Your documents are ready, so are the details in terms of amortization. You don’t have to pay anything. Here are your cars,” Otti announced.

 

He explained that the gesture reflects his administration’s commitment to providing the necessary tools for a functional and motivated civil service. Otti also emphasized that the appointments of the Permanent Secretaries were made strictly on merit, transparency, and competence.

“All of you attained this position on your own merit. Even those I knew before the process didn’t make it because it was transparently conducted,” he stated.

 

The Governor commended the Permanent Secretaries for their cooperation and described them as vital to the success of his administration’s programmes and policies.

 

According to his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Governor Otti expressed confidence that the new vehicles would inspire better performance and greater dedication to duty. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the civil service through technology and digital tools.

 

“As we begin this next phase of transformation, I’m relying on you to drive the digitalization process. I’ve approved the procurement of internet-ready devices for everyone, and we’re working to make the entire state internet connected,” Otti added.

 

In a vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands, TPL Ukpabi Ukeje, thanked the Governor on behalf of his colleagues for making their work easier and prayed for continued guidance and strength for him.

 

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Sir Chris Onwuegbu, described the gesture as a morale booster that would further motivate them to deliver quality service.

 

The event was attended by the Secretary to the State Government, the Head of Service, the Chief of Staff, Commissioners, and other top officials.