{"id":232674,"date":"2025-07-18T22:49:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T22:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/gov-alex-otti-rallies-ohanaeze-to-lead-moral-revolution-in-igboland\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T22:49:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T22:49:08","slug":"gov-alex-otti-rallies-ohanaeze-to-lead-moral-revolution-in-igboland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/gov-alex-otti-rallies-ohanaeze-to-lead-moral-revolution-in-igboland\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov. Alex Otti Rallies Ohanaeze to Lead Moral Revolution in Igboland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Alex Otti Rallies Ohanaeze to Lead Moral Revolution in Igboland<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h4 data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3996\"><em>Governor Alex Otti has charged the <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo to spearhead a revival of core Igbo values and lead cultural reorientation across the South-East.<\/em><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192409\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gov. Alex Otti Rallies Ohanaeze to Lead Moral Revolution in Igboland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"kvezio kvezio-clearfix kvezio-post-inline kvezio-float-center kvezio-align-center kvezio-column-1\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Governor Alex Otti Is Transforming Abia\u2019s Economy \u2013 Chief Nwaobilor Speaks Out\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QnEsD0LfBHI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><strong>\u2026Says honesty, dignity, and hard work must return as Igbo identity | Pledges support to <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has issued a clarion call to <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E1%BB%8Chanaeze_Ndigbo\">Ohanaeze Ndigbo<\/a>, the apex socio-cultural organization of the Igbo people, to spearhead a bold cultural and moral revival across the South-East, starting from <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>State.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Governor made this charge on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, when he received the executive members of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>State Chapter, led by their President, Dr. Chukwuemeka Okwuonu, at the Government House, Umuahia.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>During the high-level interaction, Governor Otti expressed deep concern over the erosion of the age-old moral values that once defined the Igbo identity\u2014honesty, hard work, dignity, respect for elders, and resilience\u2014urging the Ohanaeze leadership to take up the mantle of restoring these principles, especially among the youth.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Igbo man is known for integrity, resilience, and enterprise,\u201d Otti declared. \u201cWe must reclaim those values. Ohanaeze must not be just a gathering of elders\u2014it must become a movement for cultural restoration.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"kvezio kvezio-clearfix kvezio-post-middle kvezio-float-center kvezio-align-center kvezio-column-1\">\n<div id=\"kvezio-178990-685082365\" class=\"kvezio-container kvezio-type-image \" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/WPAdBlock\" data-adid=\"178990\" data-type=\"image\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" itemprop=\"url\" class=\"kvezio-link\" href=\"https:\/\/afnews.sumofunnel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Specil-Edition-of-Gov.-Alex-Otti-One-Year-In-Office-2024.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"kvezio-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.sumofunnel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cover-1-scaled.jpg?w=1170&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"news paper\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Governor Otti further emphasized the importance of ownership and sustainability, advising Ohanaeze to avoid dependence on government patronage. Instead, he encouraged the organization to mobilize support from Igbo professionals, business moguls, and the wider diaspora. He cited the <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>State Security Trust Fund, which recently recorded \u20a64.1 billion in voluntary contributions, as proof that Ndigbo are ready to invest in their collective future when given the right platform.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As a mark of personal commitment, the Governor pledged to intervene in resolving the organization\u2019s office rent challenge and promised to consider their other needs within the financial limits of the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In his response, Dr. Chukwuemeka Okwuonu, President of the <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, commended Governor Otti for declaring Igbo language a compulsory subject in <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>schools, describing it as a bold step in preserving cultural identity. He also unveiled plans to establish Ohanaeze structures in all 17 local government areas of <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>State before the end of 2025, a move expected to strengthen grassroots cultural engagement.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Okwuonu reaffirmed the group\u2019s commitment to reviving Igbo values and culture through integrity-driven mentorship, cultural education, and youth engagement programmes. He also thanked the Governor for his unflinching support to Ohanaeze Ndigbo during the organization\u2019s recent national leadership transition.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was also attended by the Principal Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Chinenye Mba-Uzukwu, among other government officials.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As Governor Otti continues to inspire cultural consciousness and responsible leadership in Abia, his administration is fast becoming a template for value-driven governance in the South-East and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-2.jpg?resize=1040%2C694&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1040\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-2.jpg?w=1040&amp;ssl=1 1040w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-2.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-2.jpg?resize=420%2C280&amp;ssl=1 420w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-2.jpg?resize=615%2C410&amp;ssl=1 615w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-2.jpg?resize=860%2C574&amp;ssl=1 860w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-2.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\"\/> <img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192411 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-1.jpg?resize=1040%2C694&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1040\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-1.jpg?w=1040&amp;ssl=1 1040w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-1.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-1.jpg?resize=420%2C280&amp;ssl=1 420w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-1.jpg?resize=615%2C410&amp;ssl=1 615w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-1.jpg?resize=860%2C574&amp;ssl=1 860w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Otti-and-Ohanaeze-1.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/afnews.ng\/otti-rallies-ohanaeze-to-lead-moral-revolution-in-igbo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. 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