Alex Otti&Emetu Ikechukwu Lekwachi

2023-04-01: "At the University of Port Harcourt, Otti was the best graduating student in the Department of Economics (1988 class), winning the subject prize. That year he was also the best-graduating student in the faculty of Social Sciences which earned him the Dean’s Prize, as well as the overall best-graduating student for the year and the valedictorian."

At the University of Port Harcourt, Otti was the best graduating student in the Department of Economics (1988 class), winning the subject prize. That year he was also the best-graduating student in the faculty of Social Sciences which earned him the Dean’s Prize, as well as the overall best-graduating student for the year and the valedictorian.

2023-03-22: "Otti, who hails from the Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area, had his secondary school education at Ngwa High School, Aba and Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa in Abia State. After his secondary school education, he graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Economics in 1988 from the University of Port Harcourt. He also earned an MBA degree from the University of Lagos in 1994."

Otti, who hails from the Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area, had his secondary school education at Ngwa High School, Aba and Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa in Abia State. After his secondary school education, he graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Economics in 1988 from the University of Port Harcourt. He also earned an MBA degree from the University of Lagos in 1994.

2014-10-24: "Dr. Alex Otti, OFR is a 1988 graduate of the University of Port Harcourt where he finished with a First class honors degree in Economics. He subsequently received an MBA from the University of Lagos in 1994 as well as honorary Doctorate degrees from Babcock University and the Universities of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) and Nigeria (UNN) in 2009, 2012 and 2013 respectively."

Dr. Alex Otti, OFR is a 1988 graduate of the University of Port Harcourt where he finished with a First class honors degree in Economics. He subsequently received an MBA from the University of Lagos in 1994 as well as honorary Doctorate degrees from Babcock University and the Universities of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) and Nigeria (UNN) in 2009, 2012 and 2013 respectively.

2014-10-24: "Dr. Alex Otti, OFR is a 1988 graduate of the University of Port Harcourt where he finished with a First class honors degree in Economics. He subsequently received an MBA from the University of Lagos in 1994 as well as honorary Doctorate degrees from Babcock University and the Universities of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) and Nigeria (UNN) in 2009, 2012 and 2013 respectively."

Dr. Alex Otti, OFR is a 1988 graduate of the University of Port Harcourt where he finished with a First class honors degree in Economics. He subsequently received an MBA from the University of Lagos in 1994 as well as honorary Doctorate degrees from Babcock University and the Universities of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) and Nigeria (UNN) in 2009, 2012 and 2013 respectively.

2023-03-22: "Otti, who hails from the Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area, had his secondary school education at Ngwa High School, Aba and Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa in Abia State. After his secondary school education, he graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Economics in 1988 from the University of Port Harcourt. He also earned an MBA degree from the University of Lagos in 1994."

Otti, who hails from the Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area, had his secondary school education at Ngwa High School, Aba and Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa in Abia State. After his secondary school education, he graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Economics in 1988 from the University of Port Harcourt. He also earned an MBA degree from the University of Lagos in 1994.

2024-02-18: "In 2009 he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Babcock University and in 2012, an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree by the University of Port Harcourt. In 2013, he received yet another honorary doctorate degree, this time from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka."

In 2009 he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Babcock University and in 2012, an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree by the University of Port Harcourt. In 2013, he received yet another honorary doctorate degree, this time from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

2023-04-01: "Dr. Alex Otti is an Alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP 177) and also trained at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University California, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, Columbia University New York, and INSEAD Fontainebleau France."

Dr. Alex Otti is an Alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP 177) and also trained at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University California, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, Columbia University New York, and INSEAD Fontainebleau France.

2024-02-18: "In 2009 he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Babcock University and in 2012, an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree by the University of Port Harcourt. In 2013, he received yet another honorary doctorate degree, this time from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka."

In 2009 he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Babcock University and in 2012, an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree by the University of Port Harcourt. In 2013, he received yet another honorary doctorate degree, this time from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

2023-04-01: "Dr. Alex Otti is an Alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP 177) and also trained at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University California, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, Columbia University New York, and INSEAD Fontainebleau France."

Dr. Alex Otti is an Alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP 177) and also trained at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University California, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, Columbia University New York, and INSEAD Fontainebleau France.

2024-02-18: "In 2009 he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Babcock University and in 2012, an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree by the University of Port Harcourt. In 2013, he received yet another honorary doctorate degree, this time from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka."

In 2009 he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Babcock University and in 2012, an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree by the University of Port Harcourt. In 2013, he received yet another honorary doctorate degree, this time from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

2023-04-01: "Dr. Alex Otti is an Alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP 177) and also trained at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University California, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, Columbia University New York, and INSEAD Fontainebleau France."

Dr. Alex Otti is an Alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP 177) and also trained at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University California, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, Columbia University New York, and INSEAD Fontainebleau France.

2023-04-01: "Dr. Alex Otti is an Alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP 177) and also trained at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University California, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, Columbia University New York, and INSEAD Fontainebleau France."

Dr. Alex Otti is an Alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP 177) and also trained at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University California, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, Columbia University New York, and INSEAD Fontainebleau France.

2024-02-18: "In 2009 he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Babcock University and in 2012, an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree by the University of Port Harcourt. In 2013, he received yet another honorary doctorate degree, this time from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka."

In 2009 he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Babcock University and in 2012, an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree by the University of Port Harcourt. In 2013, he received yet another honorary doctorate degree, this time from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

2026-10-10: "SN 8; LP; OTTI ALEX CHIOMA; age 61; M; FSLC WAEC BSC (1st Class Honours); MBA; running mate: Emetu Ikechukwu Lekwachi"

SN 8; LP; OTTI ALEX CHIOMA; age 61; M; FSLC WAEC BSC (1st Class Honours); MBA; running mate: Emetu Ikechukwu Lekwachi

2024-02-18: "He was born to the family of the late Pastor and Mrs. Lazarus Weze Otti of Umuehim village in Ehi Na Uguru Ancient Kingdom, Isialangwa South Local Government Area of Abia State. After primary school, he had his secondary education at Ngwa High School, Aba and later Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa, both in Abia State, where he finished as the best student in his set during the school certificate examinations."

He was born to the family of the late Pastor and Mrs. Lazarus Weze Otti of Umuehim village in Ehi Na Uguru Ancient Kingdom, Isialangwa South Local Government Area of Abia State. After primary school, he had his secondary education at Ngwa High School, Aba and later Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa, both in Abia State, where he finished as the best student in his set during the school certificate examinations.

2023-03-22: "Otti, who hails from the Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area, had his secondary school education at Ngwa High School, Aba and Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa in Abia State. After his secondary school education, he graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Economics in 1988 from the University of Port Harcourt. He also earned an MBA degree from the University of Lagos in 1994."

Otti, who hails from the Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area, had his secondary school education at Ngwa High School, Aba and Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa in Abia State. After his secondary school education, he graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Economics in 1988 from the University of Port Harcourt. He also earned an MBA degree from the University of Lagos in 1994.

2023-04-01: "Dr. Alex Otti is an Alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP 177) and also trained at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University California, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, Columbia University New York, and INSEAD Fontainebleau France."

Dr. Alex Otti is an Alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP 177) and also trained at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University California, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, Columbia University New York, and INSEAD Fontainebleau France.

2024-02-18: "In 2009 he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Babcock University and in 2012, an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree by the University of Port Harcourt. In 2013, he received yet another honorary doctorate degree, this time from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka."

In 2009 he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Babcock University and in 2012, an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree by the University of Port Harcourt. In 2013, he received yet another honorary doctorate degree, this time from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

2023-03-22: "Otti, who hails from the Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area, had his secondary school education at Ngwa High School, Aba and Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa in Abia State. After his secondary school education, he graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Economics in 1988 from the University of Port Harcourt. He also earned an MBA degree from the University of Lagos in 1994."

Otti, who hails from the Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area, had his secondary school education at Ngwa High School, Aba and Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa in Abia State. After his secondary school education, he graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Economics in 1988 from the University of Port Harcourt. He also earned an MBA degree from the University of Lagos in 1994.

2024-02-18: "He was born to the family of the late Pastor and Mrs. Lazarus Weze Otti of Umuehim village in Ehi Na Uguru Ancient Kingdom, Isialangwa South Local Government Area of Abia State. After primary school, he had his secondary education at Ngwa High School, Aba and later Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa, both in Abia State, where he finished as the best student in his set during the school certificate examinations."

He was born to the family of the late Pastor and Mrs. Lazarus Weze Otti of Umuehim village in Ehi Na Uguru Ancient Kingdom, Isialangwa South Local Government Area of Abia State. After primary school, he had his secondary education at Ngwa High School, Aba and later Secondary Technical School, Okpuala Ngwa, both in Abia State, where he finished as the best student in his set during the school certificate examinations.

2023-04-01: "Otti started his banking career with Nigeria International Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Citibank N.Y. in 1989. Towards the end of 1996, he moved to United Bank for Africa Plc as a Principal Manager and Head, Corporate Banking Sector, South. His major responsibility was the development of the Oil and Gas business for the Bank. In the year 2000, he was promoted to Assistant General Manager."

Otti started his banking career with Nigeria International Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Citibank N.Y. in 1989. Towards the end of 1996, he moved to United Bank for Africa Plc as a Principal Manager and Head, Corporate Banking Sector, South. His major responsibility was the development of the Oil and Gas business for the Bank. In the year 2000, he was promoted to Assistant General Manager.

He started from Nigeria International Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Citibank N.Y. in 1989 and thereafter moved to United Bank for Africa Plc as Principal Manager and Head, Corporate Banking Sector, South. In May 2001, he joined First Bank of Nigeria Plc as an Assistant General Manager with responsibility for the Bank’s Energy Group. In April 2004, he was promoted to Deputy General Manager and in September 2005, he was appointed Executive Director Commercial Banking. In October 2006, he was redesignated Executive Director (South), and given the responsibility to oversee the bank’s businesses in both South-South and South Eastern geo-political zones of Nigeria.

2023-04-01: "Otti started his banking career with Nigeria International Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Citibank N.Y. in 1989. Towards the end of 1996, he moved to United Bank for Africa Plc as a Principal Manager and Head, Corporate Banking Sector, South. His major responsibility was the development of the Oil and Gas business for the Bank. In the year 2000, he was promoted to Assistant General Manager."

Otti started his banking career with Nigeria International Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Citibank N.Y. in 1989. Towards the end of 1996, he moved to United Bank for Africa Plc as a Principal Manager and Head, Corporate Banking Sector, South. His major responsibility was the development of the Oil and Gas business for the Bank. In the year 2000, he was promoted to Assistant General Manager.

He started from Nigeria International Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Citibank N.Y. in 1989 and thereafter moved to United Bank for Africa Plc as Principal Manager and Head, Corporate Banking Sector, South. In May 2001, he joined First Bank of Nigeria Plc as an Assistant General Manager with responsibility for the Bank’s Energy Group. In April 2004, he was promoted to Deputy General Manager and in September 2005, he was appointed Executive Director Commercial Banking. In October 2006, he was redesignated Executive Director (South), and given the responsibility to oversee the bank’s businesses in both South-South and South Eastern geo-political zones of Nigeria.

2023-04-01: "In May 2001, he joined First Bank of Nigeria Plc as an Assistant General Manager with responsibility for the Bank’s Energy Group. He got promotion in April 2004, to Deputy General Manager and subsequent appointment as Executive Director, Commercial Banking in September 2005. In October 2006, he was re-designated Executive Director (South), and given the responsibility to oversee the bank’s businesses in both the South-South and South Eastern geo-political zones of Nigeria."

In May 2001, he joined First Bank of Nigeria Plc as an Assistant General Manager with responsibility for the Bank’s Energy Group. He got promotion in April 2004, to Deputy General Manager and subsequent appointment as Executive Director, Commercial Banking in September 2005. In October 2006, he was re-designated Executive Director (South), and given the responsibility to oversee the bank’s businesses in both the South-South and South Eastern geo-political zones of Nigeria.

He started from Nigeria International Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Citibank N.Y. in 1989 and thereafter moved to United Bank for Africa Plc as Principal Manager and Head, Corporate Banking Sector, South. In May 2001, he joined First Bank of Nigeria Plc as an Assistant General Manager with responsibility for the Bank’s Energy Group. In April 2004, he was promoted to Deputy General Manager and in September 2005, he was appointed Executive Director Commercial Banking. In October 2006, he was redesignated Executive Director (South), and given the responsibility to oversee the bank’s businesses in both South-South and South Eastern geo-political zones of Nigeria.

2023-04-01: "He served as the Chairman, Economics & Statistics committee, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( 2006 -2011); Member, Governing Council of Babcock University (2005 – 2015); Chairman, Body of Bank CEOs, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (2012 – 2014)."

He served as the Chairman, Economics & Statistics committee, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( 2006 -2011); Member, Governing Council of Babcock University (2005 – 2015); Chairman, Body of Bank CEOs, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (2012 – 2014).

2023-04-01: "Otti has served as the Director, Airtel Nigeria Limited (2005 – 2011); Director, FBN Mortgages Limited (2005- 2011); Director, First Pension Custodian Nigeria Limited (2009 – 2010); Member, Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt (2007 – 2012)."

Otti has served as the Director, Airtel Nigeria Limited (2005 – 2011); Director, FBN Mortgages Limited (2005- 2011); Director, First Pension Custodian Nigeria Limited (2009 – 2010); Member, Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt (2007 – 2012).

2023-04-01: "Otti has served as the Director, Airtel Nigeria Limited (2005 – 2011); Director, FBN Mortgages Limited (2005- 2011); Director, First Pension Custodian Nigeria Limited (2009 – 2010); Member, Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt (2007 – 2012)."

Otti has served as the Director, Airtel Nigeria Limited (2005 – 2011); Director, FBN Mortgages Limited (2005- 2011); Director, First Pension Custodian Nigeria Limited (2009 – 2010); Member, Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt (2007 – 2012).

2023-04-01: "He served as the Chairman, Economics & Statistics committee, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( 2006 -2011); Member, Governing Council of Babcock University (2005 – 2015); Chairman, Body of Bank CEOs, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (2012 – 2014)."

He served as the Chairman, Economics & Statistics committee, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( 2006 -2011); Member, Governing Council of Babcock University (2005 – 2015); Chairman, Body of Bank CEOs, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (2012 – 2014).

2023-04-01: "Otti has served as the Director, Airtel Nigeria Limited (2005 – 2011); Director, FBN Mortgages Limited (2005- 2011); Director, First Pension Custodian Nigeria Limited (2009 – 2010); Member, Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt (2007 – 2012)."

Otti has served as the Director, Airtel Nigeria Limited (2005 – 2011); Director, FBN Mortgages Limited (2005- 2011); Director, First Pension Custodian Nigeria Limited (2009 – 2010); Member, Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt (2007 – 2012).

2014-10-24: "The Board of Diamond Bank Plc, has announced the appointment of Mr. Uzoma Dozie as its new Group Managing Director/CEO following the voluntary retirement of the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Alex Otti."

The Board of Diamond Bank Plc, has announced the appointment of Mr. Uzoma Dozie as its new Group Managing Director/CEO following the voluntary retirement of the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Alex Otti.

2023-04-01: "On March 1, 2011, he assumed duties as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank Plc. In less than 2 years of his leadership, Diamond Bank doubled its customers’ deposits and total assets while profitability grew by over 600%."

On March 1, 2011, he assumed duties as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank Plc. In less than 2 years of his leadership, Diamond Bank doubled its customers’ deposits and total assets while profitability grew by over 600%.

2023-04-01: "He served as the Chairman, Economics & Statistics committee, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( 2006 -2011); Member, Governing Council of Babcock University (2005 – 2015); Chairman, Body of Bank CEOs, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (2012 – 2014)."

He served as the Chairman, Economics & Statistics committee, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( 2006 -2011); Member, Governing Council of Babcock University (2005 – 2015); Chairman, Body of Bank CEOs, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (2012 – 2014).

2023-04-01: "Otti also served as the Chairman, Diamond Bank (UK) Plc (2013 – 2014); Member, Board of Directors Diamond Bank Du Benin S.A (2011- 2014); Chairman, Bankers Committee Subcommittee on Economic Development, Sustainability and Gender (Dec 2013 – Oct 2014); Pioneer Chairman University of Port Harcourt Foundation Advisory Board (June 2017 to date)."

Otti also served as the Chairman, Diamond Bank (UK) Plc (2013 – 2014); Member, Board of Directors Diamond Bank Du Benin S.A (2011- 2014); Chairman, Bankers Committee Subcommittee on Economic Development, Sustainability and Gender (Dec 2013 – Oct 2014); Pioneer Chairman University of Port Harcourt Foundation Advisory Board (June 2017 to date).

2014-10-24: "It was also under his watch that the Bank established an international subsidiary in the United Kingdom, in addition to expansion in Francophone West Africa (Senegal, Togo, and Ivory Coast)."

It was also under his watch that the Bank established an international subsidiary in the United Kingdom, in addition to expansion in Francophone West Africa (Senegal, Togo, and Ivory Coast).

2022-11-22: "Former group managing director of the defunct Diamond Bank, Dr Alex Otti and some of his friends have floated a new commercial bank, Signature Bank, which began operations in Abuja, yesterday."

Former group managing director of the defunct Diamond Bank, Dr Alex Otti and some of his friends have floated a new commercial bank, Signature Bank, which began operations in Abuja, yesterday.

2023-04-01: "He is a member of the editorial board of Thisday Newspapers and writes a fortnightly column “Outside The Box”. He is the author of “Saving The Future: Agenda for Economic Development & Prosperity” (2016) Authorhouse."

He is a member of the editorial board of Thisday Newspapers and writes a fortnightly column “Outside The Box”. He is the author of “Saving The Future: Agenda for Economic Development & Prosperity” (2016) Authorhouse.

2023-05-29: "The new Governor of Abia State, Alex Chioma Otti and his Deputy, Ikechuckwu Emetu of the Labour Party, LP, has been sworn- in by the Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Lillian Abai."

The new Governor of Abia State, Alex Chioma Otti and his Deputy, Ikechuckwu Emetu of the Labour Party, LP, has been sworn- in by the Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Lillian Abai.

2023-03-30: "Abia State governor-elect, Mr. Alex Otti, yesterday received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Umuahia, exactly a week after he was declared winner of the March 18 governorship election."

Abia State governor-elect, Mr. Alex Otti, yesterday received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Umuahia, exactly a week after he was declared winner of the March 18 governorship election.

2024-01-12: "The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Alex Otti as duly elected governor of Abia."

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Alex Otti as duly elected governor of Abia.