Governor Alex Otti(OFR) of Abia state, has signed into law the bill establishing the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA). SummitNews can now report.
A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Citizen Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, states that the action is pursuant to the commitment of the present administration in the state to drive the even and accelerated development of all parts of the State.
The bill had earlier been passed by the State House of Assembly.
Speaking shortly after giving his assent to the Bill, the Governor expressed optimism that GODA will serve as a robust institutional vehicle for the rapid socio-economic transformation of the Northern Senatorial District of the State.
In a brief ceremony witnessed by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Bar. Ikechukwu Uwanna, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Legislative Affairs, Hon. Luke Ukara Onyeani and other senior government functionaries, the Governor reiterated the determination of his administration to work very closely with relevant stakeholders to evolve a governance system that will put all parts of Abia on the path of speedy and non-stop development.
Subsequently, the Governor approved the constitution of the Board of GODA as follows:
1. Prof. Awa Kalu, SAN, Chairman
2. Engr. Obinna Odum, Director General
3. Dr. Onyinye Rufus-Obi
4. Surv. Ike Orika
5. Chief Johnson Chukwu
The inauguration of the Board will take place at a date to be communicated later.
