The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of nine distinguished persons to steer the Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Center.
Their names and roles are as follows as contained in a statement signed by Prof. Kenneth Kalu, secretary to the State Government, are;
- Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe – Chairman
- Eng. Cletus Ogbonnaya Ekpo – Vice Chairman
- Eng. Peter Ukonu – Director General
- Mr. Gerald Ilukwe – Member
- Mr. Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu – Member
- Mr. Fidelis Nwaeze – Member
- Dr. Christopher Kalu Okorie – Member
- Mr. Chukwudi Ogbonna – Member
- Dr. Mrs. Rita Ndidi Amuchienwa – Member
In a post on Tekedia, Prof. Ekekwe wrote: “To the Good People of Abia State, thank you for another opportunity to serve. To our dear Governor Dr Alex Otti, we understand your vision, and together, we will work to provide skills and capabilities to ensure Abians are ready for the 21st century.
“The technology of nations is the wealth of nations, and Abia will use technical capabilities to advance shared prosperity and abundance for all. All of us will serve to fulfil that promise, for all Abians, as stated on our state’s coat of arms: prosperity through enterprise”.
Backgrounds
Recall that in August 2024, Dr. Otti approved the commencement of the Abia Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP) at Abia State Polytechnic, Aba. The approval was in line with the administration’s bid to tackle the hardship faced by Abia youths and create employment by equipping them with specialized skills in areas like plumbing, electrical installations, welding, and more.
