By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Saturday March 21st remain fresh in the memories of attendees as Abia Think-Tank Association (ATTA) an independent, non- partisan platform of Abia state intellectuals , professionals and indigenes held her annual symposium with the presence of indigenous Abia sons and daughters both in Nigeria and in diaspora.
This year 2026 ATTA symposium started with a panel section and incitive speech delivered by virtually and physical panelists was tagged ” Renewed Nigeria’s Economic Resurgence: Is Abia prepared?
The Chief of staff to The Executive Governor of Abia state Pastor Caleb Ajagba who represented The Chief Guest Honour; HE Alex C. Otti delivered an insightful affirmative speech during the panel section and also affirmed to the media’s curiosity during his brief chat that Abia state is fully prepared and already part of the Renewed Nigeria’s Economic Resurgence right from the day one of Gov. Otti as an elected executive governor of the state.
Pastor Caleb affirmed Gov. Otti’s tremendous inputs in giving the good people of Abia state the deserved dividend of democracy will sustain the state after Gov. Otti’s eight years and beyond.
Pastor Caleb Ajagba reeled out Gov. Otti’s achievements regards security which has provided conducive environment for investors within the state, the country and across the globe .
Stable power supply, motorable roads, standard health facilities , quality education in a conducive environment for Abia residents as Abia civil servant receive payments at due time .
For Renewed Nigeria’s Economic Resurgence; and Readiness of Abia state; Pastor Caleb Ajagba said ” In the nearest future; Abia state been among the industrious state in Nigeria with over 60 million people will be the most relevant state to reckon with in Nigeria and in Africa at large.
Abia state former PDP Governorship aspirant and the President of ATTA Dr. Sam Ohuabunwa agreed with the panelists and Gov. Otti’s representative speech regards Abia state readiness; foremost in Renewed Nigeria’s Economic Resurgence as Dr. Sam commended Gov. Otti’s government of inclusion with Abia residents accessibility to dividend of democracy.
Year 2026 ATTA symposium came to an end with a book launch titled ” Transformational Leadership And The National Vision”
Attendees at ATTA symposium which mission centers on providing platforms for open , evidence based dialogue on Abia’s governance, economics and development will not forget the intriguing discussion in a hurry as the famous Bola Memorial Hall , Ikeja was filled to the brim with the presence of intellectuals like: Chief Chuku Nwachukwu, Dr. Uche Orji, Chief Uche Ogah, business moguls, Creme-la- Creme in different field from Abia- ” God’s Own State”.
