The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has congratulated the immediate past Governor of the state, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, on his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain.
In a goodwill message issued on Monday, Governor Otti described the appointment as an opportunity for Dr. Ikpeazu to serve the nation at the diplomatic level while protecting and advancing the interests of Nigerians in Spain.
Governor Otti expressed optimism that the former governor would bring his wealth of experience in governance and public service to bear in strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic relations with Spain.
The Abia Governor also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment and urged the Federal Government to provide Dr. Ikpeazu and other newly appointed ambassadors with the necessary support to enable them succeed in their diplomatic assignments.
Otti further wished Dr. Ikpeazu a fruitful and impactful service as he takes on the new responsibility of representing Nigeria abroad.
The message was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, on March 9, 2026.
