Lagos, March 23, 2023 – Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor-elect, says payment of salaries will be his priority on assumption of office.
Otti made this pledge on Thursday while speaking on Arise Television.
“As of yesterday, I had already started engaging banks.
“There is no problem in taking loans, but the problem is what you do with the loans. Payment of salaries is my priority.”
“We will create a bigger economy, a robust economy; we will do everything possible to ensure our economy grows.”
Otti urged residents in the state to expect a general restructuring.
He said he would appoint a team that would help him in his administration very soon.
“In the next few days, I will appoint a team that will be sworn in on May 29. I will appoint the right people who will help me.
“We will look at a lot of things, but we will take it step by step, including revenue.”
Otti, the candidate of Labour Party was declared the winner of the Abia State governorship election on Wednesday.
He scored 175,467 votes to defeat his closest rival, Okey Ahiwe of the PDP who scored 88,529 votes. (GBN)
