Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has inaugurated a nine-member Digital Economy and SME Advisory Committee to bolster the Ministry of Digital Economy and SME Development’s efforts to enhance the state’s economy.
The inauguration ceremony took place at Government House, Umuahia, where the governor, represented by his chief of staff Caleb Ajagba, highlighted the critical role of technology in societal development. He called on the committee to formulate state policies that promote the growth and success of start-ups and SMEs.
Governor Otti congratulated the committee members on their selection, noting that they were chosen based on their exceptional qualifications. He assured them of the government’s full support in their endeavors.
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Mathew Ekwuruibe, Commissioner for Digital Economy and SME Development and chairman of the advisory committee, emphasized the committee’s commitment to driving the state’s economy through innovative digital solutions and not just training programs. He acknowledged Abia’s vast potentials and pledged that the committee would work tirelessly to fulfill the state’s vision.
Ekwuruibe thanked Governor Otti for the opportunity to serve and vowed that the committee would uphold the trust placed in them. Other members of the committee include Tochukwu Chukwueke, Nnanna John, Ugboaja Samuel, Ikenna Nwagbara, Reverend Psalms Kalu, Odikwa Ndubuisi, Ojum Ngozi, and Elizabeth Chijioke, who serves as the secretary and special assistant to the governor on Digital Economy and SME.
