“We have to give change a chance in order to achieve the kind of development we are looking forward to in Abia State and anybody going against this ambitious move is certainly not working for the interest of good governance but to cause confusion and distract this government” – Chief Mrs. Ezinne
By Chinwe Nwankwo
State woman leader Abia State Amalgamated Traders Association – ASMATA, Chief Mrs. Nkechi Ezinne Ezim has called on all traders and shop owners in Aba to join hands with the administration of Governor Alex Otti in its efforts to remodel and upgrade markets, shops and all business facilities in the city of Aba.
Speaking at a Prayer Summit organized by the Market Women Association and led by the ASTMA woman leader, Mrs. Ezinne encouraged the traders and shops owners across various markets earmarked for remodeling in Aba to ignore and jettison the unwarranted blackmail members of the opposition has been engaged in recently to distract the working government of Gov Otti. They have been engaged in spreading false information and confusing the residents and business people, perhaps it will frustrate the progress of the good works and infrastructure development residents of Aba has been enjoying under the Alex Otti led Labour party government. We will not condole such style of opposition that is not health to growth.” She said.
The State Woman encouraged all in attendance to continue to pray for the success of the Alex Otti administration; She said; “Before Dubai became what it is today, or China arising from a third world to number one in the world today, people sacrificed for it, in the same manner, before Aba could become the Enyimba City and South East Industrial capital and center of SME hub in Nigeria, people sacrificed for it before it was destroyed by political hawks who do not know what pains it has taken the foremost leaders of the South East development like Dee Sam Mbakwe, Michael Okpara of blessed memory to attract that envious name as ‘Center of Commerce and industry’.
“Many people including ordinary people gave up a lot of self gratifications to make Aba what it was before it was destroyed by past political administrations.” She said.
“Now all that is history as Almighty God has raised for himself a leader who is sincere, committed and passionate about developing the state to its ultimate status where it will stand shoulder to shoulder in commerce and infrastructure with other developed commercial cities like Dubai, Guangzhou or Turkey, therefore I want to encourage all shop owners in Aba, especially in Ekeoha Market and its surroundings to avail themselves the opportunity to partner with the State government of Dr. Alex Otti in this epoch ambitious development of turning the city of Abia around for good.”
“We are aware of some individuals whom have been agitating that nobody will touch their shops or bring it down for any remodeling, I am using this medium to plead with all the shop owners and traders to calm down and be a part of the change process that has begun in Abia State today under the leadership of this God’s servant H.E. Governor Alex Otti led Labour party government.”
“Do not listen to rumours, if you have any questions regarding the market remodeling and development and the welfare of shop owners, please ask us the right questions and we will definitely provide answers to at least calm down your fears and worries. Matter of fact is’ you have everything to benefit in the remodeling and reconstructions process ongoing in Aba today. She said.
Mrs. Ezinne in her closing remarks reminded all market and shop owners that’
“We have to give change a chance in order to achieve the kind of development we are looking forward to in Abia State and anybody going against this ambitious move is certainly not working or protesting at the interest of good governance but to cause confusion and distract this government”
“Finally, this is a great beginning for all of us and we must get involved in the change process.” Concluded the ASTMA State woman leader.
The meeting ended with a joint prayer for all the members of cabinet of the Alex Otti government including party leaders that God will continue to guide them to make the right decisions that will bring development and improved lifestyles to the people of Abia State.
