The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, on Monday delivered a compelling keynote address at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, where he spoke on the theme: “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan.”

 

The high-level conference brought together prominent leaders from across the country, including state governors, members of the Federal Executive Council, captains of industry, and development partners. The Vice President was in attendance, while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.

 

In his keynote remarks, Governor Otti emphasized the urgent need for policy coherence, fiscal discipline, and people-centered governance as pillars for sustainable national growth. He highlighted the importance of subnational governments aligning their development strategies with federal initiatives under the Renewed Hope agenda.

 

“Inclusive growth must go beyond macroeconomic indicators,” Otti stated. “It must reflect in improved livelihoods, expanded opportunities for small and medium-scale enterprises, enhanced infrastructure, and equitable access to education and healthcare.”

 

The governor underscored Abia State’s commitment to structural reforms aimed at strengthening internally generated revenue, improving ease of doing business, and fostering innovation-driven industrialization. According to him, sustainable national development can only be achieved when states are empowered to unlock their unique economic potentials while maintaining accountability and transparency.

 

Representing the President, Senator Akpabio reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to the Renewed Hope National Development Plan, describing it as a strategic blueprint designed to reposition Nigeria for long-term prosperity. He called on state governments and private sector stakeholders to collaborate closely in driving implementation.

 

The conference featured panel discussions and technical sessions focused on economic diversification, infrastructure financing, human capital development, and climate-resilient growth strategies. Participants agreed that stronger intergovernmental collaboration and measurable performance benchmarks would be essential in translating policy frameworks into tangible outcomes.

 

The event concluded with a renewed commitment among stakeholders to work collectively toward building a resilient economy that delivers shared prosperity for all Nigerians.