His Excellency Alex Chioma Otti | |
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| Governor of Abia State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Okezie Ikpeazu |
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| Born | 18 February 1965 (age 61) Abia State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Spouse(s) | Priscilla Otti |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
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| Website | www |
Alex Chioma Otti (born 18 February 1965) professionally called Alex Otti is a Nigerian banker and politician. He is the current governor of Abia State since 2023.
Alex was born in Isiala Ngwa South LGA of Abia State where he had his basic and secondary education. In 1988, He badged his honors degree in Economics from University of Port Harcourt, had his MBA degree from University of Lagos in 1994.
As a banker, he has worked with Nigerian International Bank (subsidiary of Citibank New York) (1989), Nigerian Intercontinental Merchant Bank Ltd, Societe Bancaire Nigeria Limited (1992), United Bank for Africa, First Bank of Nigeria (2001) as assistant general manager, Diamond Bank, et cetera.
In 2023, Alex Otti won the governorship election under Labour Party and was sworn into office on 29 May, 2023 in Abia State.
He founded Alex Otti Foundation that aims to provide and help people originating and living in Abia State commonly called, Abians. The foundation aldo covers The Alex Otti Foundation Tertiary Institution Scholarship Scheme.
He was regarded as the second governor from Nigeria after Segun Mimiko of Ondo State for Labour Party.