AGS NEWS – Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa-Onochie, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and UNDP Assistant Administrator, has commended Governor Alex Otti of Abia State for his rapid progress in office.

Speaking during a meeting at the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York, Eziakonwa-Onochie expressed her delight at the significant strides made by Governor Otti in a short time.

ALSO READ: IMF chief urges United States to resolve debt dispute without delay

In a private discussion with the governor’s wife and her team, Eziakonwa-Onochie reiterated her satisfaction with the state’s development under Otti’s leadership, citing positive feedback from a UNDP meeting in Rwanda last year attended by the governor himself.

Eziakonwa-Onochie pledged UNDP’s support for sustainable growth initiatives in Abia, particularly in advancing technology for shoe manufacturing in Aba.

She emphasized the importance of exporting locally-made products to enhance their global recognition.

ALSO READ: India’s population will surpass China by mid-2023, according to the United Nations

Assuring the governor’s wife of UNDP’s commitment to supporting empowerment projects in Abia, Eziakonwa-Onochie’s remarks were met with gratitude.

Mrs. Otti affirmed her husband’s dedication to fulfilling his campaign promises and executing ambitious development plans for the state.