Governor Alex Otti of Abia State congratulated Obinna Oriaku, the newly appointed commissioner of the Federal Character Commission, for his role in the FCC. Mr Oriaku was appointed as a commissioner for the Federal Commission in the state of Abaia. He was tasked with helping the commission to ensure that the country’s democracy was strengthened.

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has congratulated Obinna Oriaku, the newly appointed commissioner representing Abia State in the Federal Character Commission (FCC).

In his message of felicitation, Mr Otti thanked President Bola Tinubu for the appointment and tasked Mr Oriaku to see his appointment as an opportunity to offer selfless and people-oriented services to the nation.

“Since the body was established to ensure the implementation and enforcement of the Federal Character Principle of fairness and equity in the distribution of public positions and socio-economic opportunities among the various federating units of the Republic, it’s important that those who have been appointed in this commission are given the necessary support that would enable them make the desired impact in strengthening our democracy and engendering peace, unity and development in Nigeria,” Mr Otti said, according to a statement on Wednesday from the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma.

The governor used the opportunity to congratulate other appointees from the South-east, Peter Eze from Enugu State, Jerry Alagbaoso from Imo State, Nnoli Nkechi Gloria from Anambra State and Nwokpor Vincent Nduka from Ebonyi State. He urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by their appointment.

Governor Otti assured that he will, at all times, render support to the appointees when and where necessary, to ensure that they succeed.