The Abia State Government has urged citizens from the state in the Federal Civil Service to remain unwavering in their role as proud ambassadors of Abia State within the federal establishment.
The government appealed during a one-day meeting in Abuja on Friday.
The meeting aimed at purposeful alignment with the developmental vision of Governor Alex Otti’s administration.
Themed “Leveraging Federal Insights for Local Development”, the meeting brought together a powerful league of Abia-born technocrats through the office of its National Assembly Liaison Officer, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa and Mr Eric Odinakachi, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Multilateral and Donor Agencies.
In his address, Hon. Chinasa urged the directors to remain unwavering in their role as proud ambassadors of Abia State within the federal establishment.
He emphasised the urgent need for them to “think Abia first” in policy formulation, programme implementation, and influence-building within their respective MDAs.
“Your positions are not just personal achievements; they are platforms for legacy and service. Abia must feature in the policies you shape and the systems you guide,” Chinasa stated with passion.
He cited the exemplary career of Dr Nmeribole, the immediate past permanent secretary of the Ministry of Aviation, as a shining testament to the state’s rich pool of civil service talent.
According to Hon. Chinasa, Governor Otti is committed to recognising and leveraging such excellence in rebuilding a greater Abia.
“The governor believes in the power of merit and vision. And when both come from sons and daughters of Abia, he stands ready to align,” he said.
Also speaking, Mr Eric Odinakachi underscored the necessity of synergy between state initiatives and federal expertise. “We are building a new Abia, and the blocks must come from every corner—including the Federal Civil Service. You are critical stakeholders,” he affirmed.
The response from the attendees was nothing short of inspiring. Many described the gathering as unprecedented in the history of Abia State governance. They applauded the Liaison Office for the initiative and pledged renewed commitment to spotlight Abia in their federal roles.
“This is the first time we are being brought together like this. It feels empowering, unifying, and long overdue,” one of the directors noted.