Friday, the 27th day of July, 2018 was a historic day in the lives of the People of Isiseketa in Isialangwa South LGA of Abia state, as they trooped out in their large numbers, accompanied by many traditional rulers in Isialangwa South to witness the commissioning of the strategic Isieketa Mbawsi road attracted by a foremost banker, and the 2015 Abia APGA governorship candidate, Dr. Alex Otti OFR.
The road which was attracted by Dr. Otti in 2017 through the NDDC was commissioned by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, who was accompanied by many other dignitaries.
The commissioning of the road which coincided with the 60th birthday celebration and 19th coronation anniversary of the Traditional Ruler of the community, HRH Eze Nelson Nmerengwa, saw the Eze pour his blessings on Dr. Alex Otti for wiping out the tears of his community, who had never seen such generosity before, describing Dr. Otti as a worthy and reliable friend who has consistently shown him love.
The highly revered Eze Nmerengwa, expressed joy on the quality of the construction, and thanked President Muhanmadu Buhari and his Media Adviser Femi Adesina for that noble gesture.
Speaking, the initiator of the project, Dr. Alex Otti OFR who was humbled by the uncontrollable joy, excitement and gratitude expressed by the people of the community made it clear that his good relationship with his friends in power made the 5.5 kilometer road project possible, and thanked the President and Mr. Adesina for their roles in making the project a reality.
Dr. Otti went ahead to electrify the atmosphere when he told the people that another 12.5 kilometer road construction leading to Mbawsi and which would get to Isialangwa North shall commence in the next few weeks.
In his brief speech, the contractor that handled the project, Engr. Chibuike Achigbu (Akashaa) thanked Dr. Alex Otti for the project, and made it clear that the job was a solid construction done with stone base, and appealed to the people to ensure proper use of the road for durability.
The Special Adviser to the president, Mr. Adesina later cut the tape signalling the commissioning of the road amidst thunderous ovation.
Dr. Otti who was accompanied by his wife, Priscilla, his 2015 running mate, Dr. Mrs. Uche Eme Uche, and hundreds of APGA members, supporters, friends and associates later led his visitor, Mr. Adesina and others to Isieketa Primary School field for Eze Nmerengwa's birthday/19th anniversary celebration amidst pomp and pageantry.
Dr. Otti was later appointed as the grand patron of Nelson Royal Care Foundation, a humanitarian foundation established by Eze Nmerengwa, while the Special Adviser to the president, Mr. Femi Adesina was honored with the Chieftaincy title of Ugo Mba of Isieketa, by Eze Nmerengwa, and the contractor, Engr. Achigbu honored with Odozie Obodo of Isieketa.
Greater things are coming to Abia.........let's keep hope alive.
