On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Abia state government-backed Abia Leadership Academy program concluded after training and upskilling three batches of youths in Abia state.
The program targeted at youths aged 16 – 20 in the southeastern state aims to prepare them for a future of leadership and productive contribution to their state and the country as a whole.
The grand finale of the event was graced by the Governor, Dr Alex C. Otti, OFR, his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ken Kalu, FCA, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, PhD, commissioners, heads of agencies, and senior officials of the government, which took place at the premises of the prestigious Government College Umuahia.
The program, which lasted for a month, trained 1000 Abia state youths, accommodated and trained them in various tenets of leadership. The graduating students also got certificates of participation and various cash rewards for top performers.
Dodoh Okafor, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Otti on Public Communication, highlighted the key highlights of the four-month process for effective chronicling and documentation.
” The programme was 100% a Governor Otti initiative, so he was directly invested; it was his idea, he conceived it and gave it the full weight of his powerful office. It was therefore not surprising that he went the whole 9 yards to give these young children of Abia moments that would last for the remainder of their lives.” Okafor stated, noting the Governor’s presence throughout the program.
Speaking on the Networking effect of the program, Okafor noted how the youths were able to interact and meet with like individuals starting relationships that could serve them for the rest of their lives.
” In addition to meeting with His Excellency, the programme provided an excellent opportunity for our young people to meet each other, have real interactions, and begin to get acquainted with each other. Okafor added.
Infoeast view
- The Abia State Leadership Academy highlights a people-centred administration by Dr Alex Otti, with a key focus on the young generations tasked with leading tomorrow.
- The program was initiated and promoted online, drawing a significant portion of Abia state youths and giving them a first-hand experience in public governance.
