Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The public speaking ability of Gov. Alex Otti is gaining more global acceptability as he features tomorrow, May 18, as a Guest Speaker at the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, United Kingdom.
This is coming barely one month after he delivered a lecture at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Affairs (SAIS), United States of America.
Gov. Otti spoke on: ‘”State Governance and Economic Transitions: Meeting the Challenges through a Citizen-centred Approach,” at the US outing.
It was in the course of his lectures that he revealed how his predecessor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, approved the payment of N10 billion from the state coffers for the purpose of building airport but later instructed the contractor to wire the fund into 32 different accounts.
Otti, had then vowed that either his predecessor “shows us the airport or returns our money.”
Meanwhile, a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko, gave the theme of the Cambridge conference as: “Kujenga Africa: Forging Global Alliances.”
It read: “The theme sets the stage for insightful discussions on the current and future landscape of business in Africa, best practices, success stories, and innovative approaches to effective public-private partnerships in infrastructure development, job creation, and service delivery. This is believed to be a crucial platform for shaping the future of business in Africa.”
According to the statement, Governor Otti will be appearing as a Guest Speaker on a fireside chat on the theme, “Africa Together: Public-Private Partnership.”
The statement further read: “Drawing from his distinguished career spanning over three decades in the private sector, specifically the banking and financial services industry, and current efforts as the Governor of Abia State, positions Governor Otti as a uniquely qualified voice on this topic and would be immensely valuable to an audience of business leaders, policymakers, investors, and students passionate about Africa’s progress.
“For further details about the event, please visit: https://www.africanetwork.jbs.cam.ac.uk for the link to join the event.
“As the Governor shares his insights at the Cambridge Africa Business Conference, expectations are high as Nigerians, indeed the international audience, anticipate a similarly enlightening and engaging session.”
