Abia Governor Calls On Traditional Rulers To Safeguard Southeast Cultural Heritage

Abia Governor Calls On Traditional Rulers To Safeguard Southeast Cultural Heritage

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called on traditional rulers across the Southeast to take the lead in promoting and safeguarding the region’s rich cultural heritage. He made this appeal on Tuesday during the opening of a one-day meeting of the Southeast Traditional Rulers Council in Umuahia, the state capital……CONTINUE READING 

Otti emphasized that culture serves as an essential identity that defines a community. He expressed concern over the internal conflicts that disrupt family bonds and relationships in certain kingdoms, highlighting the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, as a model of exemplary leadership for traditional rulers.

Viewing power as a transient privilege, Otti described it as an opportunity for stewardship, urging citizens to hold their leaders accountable. He stated that his administration is focused on delivering services to the people without seeking personal gain.

The governor expressed gratitude to the South East Traditional Rulers Council for choosing Abia State as the venue for their meeting and assured them of the hospitality of the Ndi Abia. “Every leader is answerable to the people. A good leader must be a good listener,” he remarked.

In his address, the Chairman of the South East Traditional Rulers Council and the Imo State Traditional Rulers Council, Eze E. C. Okeke, praised Otti’s commitment to transforming the state and affirmed that traditional rulers in the region take pride in his accomplishments. He noted that the council gathered in Abia to address pressing issues facing the region and thanked Otti for fostering peace and security within the state.

Earlier, Eze Linus Mbah, Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, along with Eze Innocent Nwaigwe, Chairman of Umuahia North Council of Traditional Rulers, commended Otti for the harmonious relationship between the state government and traditional institutions.