Organises 70th birthday lecture in honour of Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika(Rtd.)
Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, (OFR), will by 10.am on Friday, February 13, commission the historic Igwu River Bridge, popularly known as ‘Omenuko Bridge,’ in Ozu Abam, Arochukwu Local Government Area of the state.
A statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information Prince Okey Kanu, and made available to SummitNews, states that the event would constitute another significant milestone in the infrastructural and socio-political advancement of the State under the leadership of Governor Otti.
The statement goes further to describe the bridge as a critical infrastructure project that reinforces the administration’s unwavering commitment to rural connectivity, economic revitalization, and inclusive development.
The statement continued: “Following the commissioning, a Grand Civic Reception will be held in honour of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, at Ozu Abam in recognition of his transformative leadership and developmental strides across Abia State.
“The venue of the civic reception is Abam High School,Ozu Abam and time is 11:00am”
According to the statement, Gov. Otti, will thereafter proceed to Umuahia to participate in a distinguished lecture and reception organized by the state government to mark the 70th birthday celebration of an eminent elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Onyeabor Ihejirika (Rtd.) CFR.
“The celebrant, a highly respected military officer and patriot, devoted decades of meritorious service to the Nigerian Army and the nation. His years of disciplined leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to national unity have left an enduring legacy in Nigeria’s military history and public service landscape,” the statement adds.
According to Prince Kanu, “these events collectively reflect a celebration of progress, leadership, and service — honouring both infrastructural achievement and exemplary national contribution.”
He invites traditional rulers, religious leaders, government appointees from Arochukwu Local Government Area, and adjoining Local Government Areas, Labour Party (LP), and Abia Arise faithfuls, to participate “in these historic engagements.”
