*Launches 25-Year Development Plan
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has declared that merit, competence and integrity would remain the sole criteria for appointments and recruitments in his administration, saying the era of “this is somebody’s friend, this is somebody’s wife” was over in the state civil service.
Otti made the declaration during the Abia State Leadership Academy Executive Leadership Series for political appointees and senior public servants held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia. The event was part of activities marking Abia’s 35th anniversary.
Themed: “Strengthening Government Ethical Leadership and Public Service Delivery,” the programme focused on building institutions and preparing a new generation of leaders who can sustain the state’s development beyond the current administration.
