₦airaland Forum

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has sworn in Benson Ojeikere, an indigene of Edo State, as the new Head of Service for the state.

Ojeikere, who was initially posted to Abia as a youth corps member in the late 90s, stood out as the best corps member, which led to his automatic employment in the state’s civil service.

He was appointed Permanent Secretary in 2023 under Governor Otti’s administration.

Having excelled in the selection process for the Head of Service position, Ojeikere’s appointment was based on merit and competence.

The state government emphasized that this decision underscores Governor Otti’s commitment to meritocracy and his policy of “If you live in Abia, you are Abian,” reflecting the true spirit of “One Nigeria,” as encapsulated in the National Anthem’s words: “Though Tribe and Tongue May Differ, In Brotherhood We Stand.”

During the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Otti congratulated Ojeikere for his success in the selection process and urged him to work towards transforming the State Civil Service into a more efficient and effective workforce.

In his remarks, the newly sworn-in Head of Service, Benson Ojeikere, expressed his gratitude to the Governor for the rare opportunity to serve as the state’s top civil servant.

He promised to work with the Government to reposition the State Civil Service and make it a model that other States within and outside Nigeria will come to learn from.

Meanwhile the appointment of Ojeikere has received commendations from all quartets as many called on other governors to emulate the action of governor Otti, which they maintained was a more proactive way of promoting unity and integration among Nigerians.

Mrfeel:
The igbo no dey sell land to none igbos, none igbo won't be allowed to succeed in igboland urchins over to you

Softmirror:
Igbos are starting to succumb to pressure of accepting others. This is a good development in 2025 and not many decades ago.

MasterJayJay:
Epitome of Ignorance! He has been employed by Abia state government since late 90's.

Softmirror:
Igbos are starting to succumb to pressure of accepting others. This is a good development in 2025 and not many decades ago.

Softmirror:
Igbos are starting to succumb to pressure of accepting others. This is a good development in 2025 and not many decades ago.

Softmirror:
I was expecting you to say this. I purposely tipped in that question because there is more to it than being from Edo and have been employed since the 90s.

Softmirror:
Igbos are starting to succumb to pressure of accepting others. This is a good development in 2025 and not many decades ago.

Mrfeel:
Yoruba community in Abia state , thank God for internet

Mrfeel:
Softmirror

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Ojiofor:
But he was employed by Abia state government in 1990s so how are they succumbing under pressure on something that started in 90s?

Softmirror:
27 yrs ago was during Military regime. I hope you know.

Mrfeel:
So ?

Softmirror:
What about the Fulani community in Abia?!

Softmirror:
So you mean you don't get it?

Mrfeel:
What about it?

Mrfeel:
Answer the question first, so what?

Softmirror:
What about the Fulani community in Abia?!

Softmirror:
No matter what, there will always be a community of tribes irrespective of the bias you are trying to project.

Softmirror:
It is self explanatory.

Softmirror:
When in the 90s? When Abia had a military governor?

MasterJayJay:
You were expecting nothing. The Knockout reply destroyed the jaws of your propaganda.

You didn't see the K0 coming.

Softmirror:
Igbos are starting to succumb to pressure of accepting others. This is a good development in 2025 and not many decades ago.

Artscollection:
You are sick,igbo matter will make your life miserable if you continue yo invest in it.

Softmirror:
Igbos are starting to succumb to pressure of accepting others. This is a good development in 2025 and not many decades ago.