In a birthday message, Governor Otti described the First Lady as the real pillar of their family, a trusted ally and a loyal partner whose immeasurable contributions have made the family a solid and united one.

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has sent a special birthday felicitation to his wife, the First Lady of the State, Priscilla Chidinma Otti.

In the birthday message, Governor Otti described the First Lady as the real pillar of their family, a trusted ally and a loyal partner whose immeasurable contributions have made the family a solid and united one.

Mr Otti's message is contained in a statement issued on Monday, 22 December, by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the special adviser on media and publicity to the governor.

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"You are the real pillar of our family. A reliable ally with unbroken and uncompromising loyalty.

"Your immeasurable contributions throughout the years of the struggle, in part, made the governorship journey a reality, and of course, your consistent support has contributed immensely to the modest success this government has recorded," Mr Otti stated in the birthday message.

"I celebrate you today just like I have always done in the more than 32 years of this union."

The governor praised the First Lady for carrying out her supportive roles with humility, dedication and decorum, and enjoined her to continue in her chosen path of ensuring that women and vulnerable people in the state occupy a pride of place in the present government.

He assured the First Lady of his avowed commitment to supporting all her people-oriented visions and endeavours aimed at impacting the state and humanity positively.

Governor Otti, on behalf his children, government and people of Abia State, wished the First Lady a happy birthday and many happy returns.