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Governors | Deputies | Years in Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
Frank Ajobena | Not Specified | August 28, 1991 - January, 1992 | None |
Ogbonnaya Onu | Not Specified | January, 1992- November, 1993 | NRC |
Chinyere Ike Nwosu | Not Specified | December 9, 1993 - September 14, 1994 | None |
Temi Ejoor | Not Specified | September 14, 1994 - August 22, 1996 | None |
Moses Fasanya | Not Specified | August 22, 1996 - August, 1998 | None |
Anthony Obi | Not Specified | August, 1998 - May 29, 1999 | None |
Orji Uzor Kalu | Enyinnaya Abaribe (1999–2003) Chima Nwafor (2003–2006) Acho Nwakanma (2006–2007) | May 29, 1999- May 29, 2007 | PDP, PPA |
Theodore A. Orji | Eric Acho Nwakanma (2007–2011) Ude Oko Chukwu (2011–2015) | May 29, 2007 - May 29, 2015 | PPA |
Okezie Ikpeazu | Ude Oko Chukwu | May 29, 2015 - May 29, 2023 | PDP |
Alex Chioma Otti | Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu | May 29, 2023 – Till Now | LP |
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Abia State is located in the Southeast part of Nigeria. Umuahia is the metropolis of Abia State and Aba serves as the commercial center.
Being one of the Niger Delta region’s members, Abia State was created in 1991; the creation led to the state breaking out from Imo state.
With about 95% of the population, the Igbo are the major occupants of the state. In addition to English being the official language, the traditional Igbo language is also widely spoken. The state’s predominant religion is Christianity.
The total area of Abia State is approximately 6,320 square kilometers. The southern part of the state lies in Nigeria’s riverine area and features low-lying tropical rainforest topography.
In the north, there is a plain that is somewhat elevated as well as a forest savanna. Production of natural gas and crude oil makes up more than 39% of Abia State’s GDP, which is the state’s primary economic engine.
Agriculture, which primarily produces taro, oil palm, cassava, maize, and yams, is a key economic activity. Manufacturing is a big industry, especially in Aba, where goods including soap, textiles, chemicals, cement, shoes, makeup, and medications are produced.
With over 3.7 million people living there as of 2016, Abia State is the 32nd largest and 27th most populous state in Nigeria in terms of both land and population.
According to the Human Development Index, the state is the ninth in the country due to its quickly growing industry and population.
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Who is the Current Governor of Abia State?
Alex Chioma Otti is presently the governor of Abia State. He was born on February 18, 1965, in Isiala-Ngwa South, a local government unit under Abia State.
Otti is a banker, investor, economist, philanthropist, and politician. Before entering politics, Otti held several executive positions in the banking sector.
Early childhood and Schooling
Governor Otti is from Isialangwa and was born into the late Pastor and Mrs. Lazarus Weze Otti’s family. For his secondary schooling, he went to Secondary Technical School and Ngwa High School in Abia State, where he finished the school certificate exams first in his class.
Following that, he continued his education at the University of Port Harcourt, where in 1988 he graduated with honors in economics.
He received his MBA from the University of Lagos in 1994. Additionally, he has studied overseas at Wharton, Stanford, and Columbia business schools.
Banking Profession
Otti started his financial career with Nigeria International Bank, a branch of Citibank New York, in 1989. After that, he moved to Nigerian Intercontinental Merchant Bank Ltd., where he worked in the Treasury and Financial Services department as well as the Corporate Banking Division.
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Career in Politics
Otti stood for governor of Abia State in 2015 using the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) platform. The Supreme Court eventually overturned the results, even though Okezie Ikpeazu had first been declared the winner.
Otti joined the Labour Party in May 2022 and campaigned unopposed for the role of flag bearer. In 2023, he emerged victorious in the gubernatorial race against Okey Ahiwe of the People’s Democratic Party. (PDP).
The Governorship
Governor Otti became the fifth democratically elected governor of Abia State on May 29, 2023.
Private Life
Otti is a member of the editorial board of Thisday Newspaper and he pens a column called “Outside The Box” every two weeks. He is married to Priscilla Otti and they have three children.
About the Current Deputy Governor of Abia State
Ikechukwu Emetu took over as Deputy Governor of Abia State on May 29, 2023, and is currently holding that position.
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An overview of Deputy Governor Emetu’s major facts:
He belongs to the Labour Party, as does Governor Otti. Emetu was born in 1985. As deputy governor, he is the second-highest executive officer in the Abia State government, behind the governor.
Among his responsibilities include backing the governor and keeping the first place in line if the governor has to be replaced. Emetu is dedicated to working with Governor Otti to resolve border disputes and rebuild Abia State.
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