Nigerian-Canadian filmmaker and Vice President, The Atuma Brothers International Company (TABIC), Pascal Atuma, has charged Abia State governor-elect, Alex Otti on working with the best brains to move the state forward, invest in youths and unit the state.
Atuma said this in an open letter to Otti.
Atuma said Otti’s victory at the poll on March 18, 2023, signifies victory, liberation and hope for the people of Abia State who have suffered bad governance and neglect.
“We know the challenges you will face because you are starting from ground zero; we will be patient with you, but at the same time, we expect your best efforts and nothing but the best. Abia State needs more infrastructure, youth development, schools, roads, industries, and trained employees. It is not news that pensioners are hungry, more loans were taken but merely serviced, and security of life and property was not guaranteed.
In his advice, Atuma who is also President, TABIC Records, said: “My honest advice is to look for the best brains from Abia State and bring them together based on merit and experience. Recruit technocrats who have succeeded, tested, and proven in their various fields to help irrespective of party affiliations or religion. You are no longer campaigning for an election; you are the leader now that the election is over and the people chose you. So please lead Abia State to greater heights than Governor Sam Onunaka Mbakwe did when we were all in old Imo State.
“You have what it takes, and we are confident you will do exceptionally well behind all odds and challenges.
“Finally, invest in the youths, make it a priority to carry them along in all that you do and create educative and innovative programmes for them that will aid in preparing them to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Abia cannot afford to go back to the hands of the type of leaders you rescued us from, so please make it a priority to groom, nurture, communicate, listen, and pay attention to the needs and concerns of the leaders of tomorrow. Your care and love for the youth will create sustainable leadership for our dear state, Abia.
“Once more, congratulations on your win, and may God almighty, who used you to rescue Abia, give you the strength, knowledge, endurance, and wisdom to lead and leave a legacy worthy of emulation when all is said and done. The people of Abia State will give you all the love, support, and prayers you need to succeed. We will be there for you through thick and thin.”
