Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Goodluck Jonathan, has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, affirming that the Governor has started well.
Mrs. Jonathan paid a courtesy visit to Governor Otti on Wednesday, Kazie Uko, the chief press secretary to the Governor said in a statement.
The former First Lady lauded the Governor for cleaning up the state and freeing the streets of putrid stench, which had been the lot of the state before he assumed office on May 29, 2023.
“This is my home and I have come to visit my brother, my Governor in whom I’m well pleased. He’s my mentor. When I was in government, he supported me as a brother. I have come to share the experience with him and to tell him congratulations, well done,” Mrs Jonathan told journalists after the visit.
“Abia is our home. Any time, any day he calls me, I will be there for him. He is doing very, very well. He started well and I know he will end well. You can see that there is no dirt again in Abia State.
“You can see all the road works going on. You can drive around and there is no dirt, no smell anywhere, and you can breathe fresh air. That’s why I’m here to tell him, congratulations.”
Governor Otti thanked the former First Lady for visiting and sharing her experience in government with him. “I want to thank her for this visit and the very kind words. I’m very happy that she found time to visit with me,” the Governor said.
Governor Otti received Mrs. Jonathan in the company of the House of Reps member representing Ikwuano-Umuahia Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha and some members of the Abia State executive council.
- Civil Society Group to Stage Protests in Kaduna Against El-Rufai - March 2, 2026
- Oil Prices Hit $79, Surpass Nigeria’s Budget Benchmark - March 2, 2026
- A Decade After Chibok Abduction, Documentary Spotlight Parents’ Pain - March 2, 2026