Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has pledged full support for the Methodist Church of Nigeria as it prepares to establish a University in Umuimenyi, Bende Local Government Area.
Otti, in a statement yesterday, said he received the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Oliver Abah, alongside a delegation of Archbishops and Bishops. He described the initiative as a monumental step for Abia State and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing education.
“Yesterday I had the honour of receiving the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Oliver Abah, alongside a distinguished delegation of Archbishops and Bishops,” Otti said. “The Methodist Church of Nigeria is set to establish a University in Umuimenyi, Bende LGA. This is a monumental step for Abia State, and I assured the delegation of our full support for this transformative initiative.”
The governor highlighted that education remains a cornerstone of his administration, noting that since assuming office, 20 per cent of the state’s budget has been consistently allocated to education. He added that the government is making major investments in revitalising Abia State University and other institutions across the state.
To support the Methodist University project, Otti revealed that construction of a road leading to the proposed site has already commenced. He also confirmed that efforts are ongoing to resolve land-related concerns that may hinder the project.
“The Methodist Church has a rich legacy in education and healthcare, and we embrace this collaboration as a defining moment in our shared pursuit of academic excellence,” Otti stated.