The director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, claims that Nigerians no longer believe the government can help them.<\/p>\n
Friday, Okonjo-Iweala stated virtually at the inauguration of the 100-member Abia transition council that the incoming governor, Alex Otti, must run a pure and transparent administration.<\/p>\n
The WTO director-general urged the prospective administration to focus on “disruptive strategies rather than traditional operational systems.”<\/p>\n
She was quoted by NAN as saying, “I told the governor-elect that everything we do will depend on this administration.”<\/p>\n
“Nigerians, particularly those on that side of the south-east, have lost faith in the government.<\/p>\n
They have lost faith in the government’s ability to provide for them.<\/p>\n
“They provide themselves with boreholes, electricity, and every other amenity.<\/p>\n
“Although that is entrepreneurial, it is not the proper way to run a business.”<\/p>\n
She added that Otti’s “better and cleaner, transparent governance” should serve as an example for everyone.<\/p>\n
Okonjo-Iweala hoped that through Otti, “there is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to position Abia on the right side of development and modernization through disruptive digital technology.”<\/p>\n
She advised the incoming governor to consider how to make Abia compatible with the modern world and board the train to the future of humanity.<\/p>\n
Okonjo-Iweala also urged Nigerians living abroad who are able to do so to return to their home state in an effort to recover the country and boost its development.<\/p>\n
Otti commended everyone who accepted his invitation to join the council for helping to “create a new Abia”<\/p>\n
Otti was somewhat surprised by the jubilation that greeted the proclamation of his victory in the governorship race.<\/p>\n
According to him, Okonjo-Iweala has repeatedly informed him that “she does not envy him.”<\/p>\n
The governor-elect added that his 42-page manifesto details his plans for the state and will serve as a guide for the transition council in carrying out its duties.<\/p>\n
“But the good news is that we are prepared to do this work, and I have high hopes that I will be able to utilise your expertise,” he said.<\/p>\n
According to him, Aba was selected for the inauguration due to his intentions “to attack the deterioration” there head-on.<\/p>\n
Vincent Onyenkpa, chairman of the transition council, characterised the council’s mission as “extremely daunting, but intended to assist Otti in achieving the expected miracle in the state.”<\/p>\n
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) proclaimed Otti the winner of the governorship election in Abia in March.<\/p>\n
Otti received 175,467 ballots to defeat Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Okey Ahiwe, who received 88,547 votes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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