In what appears to be the boldest step in his efforts at rijiging the economy of Abia state ,Governor Alex Otti on Thursday January 18 2024 announced Former Central Bank of Nigeria CBN Governor,,and immediate past Emir of Kano. Alhaji Lamido Sanusi Lamido.,Former Director- General of Nigeria Security And Exchange Commission, SEC Aruma Oteh and 18 other eminent personalities as members of Abia state Global Economic Advisory Council ( AGEAC).
The Constitution of the Advisory Council ,according to a press release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, kazie Uko and obtained by The Source , is to among others facilitate the over all plans of the Governor Otti administration for the economic development of the state ,
While the AGEAS largely comprise professionals of global acclaim, five members from the state executive Council including Governor Otti, and the State,s Attorney- General and Commissioner of Justice will represent the government of Abia state on the Council.
The statement noted that the state economy having suffered neglect and fragility in the last few years due to untold economic sabotage , and having been receiving the needed attention for its rebirth since the inception of presrnt government, added that the decision to constitute the economic Advisory team represents yet another bold move towards sustaining the revamping of the system.
” Our programmes are already repositioning and rebuilding Abia state as the economic pride of Nigeria.
There fore ,it is essential to ensure that its economic development strategy is founded not only on a thorough understanding of the local economic environment ,but also on the dynamics of the emerging forces now shaping the future of the global economy.
The members of the Advisory Council bring in a wealth of experience and expertise from various sectors to the concerted efforts at enhancing the growth and development of Abia state economy .” the statement noted
Governor Otti ., expressed the optimism that the collective knowledge and professional backgrounds of the members will no doubt play a pivotal role in shaping policies that will in turn drive innovation,attract investments ,form solid partnerships and ensure the over all economic rehabilitation of Abia State.
Following, the full list of members.
- Ms. Arunma Oteh, OON – Co-Chair
- His Highness Khaleefa Muhammad Sanusi II, CON, Co-Chair
- Mr. Bolaji Balogun – Co-Chair
- Mr. Victor Onyenkpa – Member
- Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru, MFR – Member
- Mr. Chidi Ajaegbu – Member
- Mr. Uche Orji – Member
- Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli , MFR – Member
- Mr. Chika Nwobi – Member
- Dr. Olugbenga Adesida – Member
- Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe – Member
- Mazi Clement Owunna, MFR – Member
- Dr. Uzodinma Iweala – Member
- Mrs. Ezinwa Okoroafor – Member
- Mr. George Agu – Member
- Mazi Uzo Nwankwo – Member
- Mr Chinedu Azodoh – Member
- Havard Business School Prof Peter Tufano – Member
- Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, GCON – Honourary Advisor
- Dr. Benedict Oramah, CON – Honourary Advisor
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