The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Alex Otti, OFR, has described the Late Abia born Pro-Democracy Crusader and Activist, Chima Ubani, as a rare gem, a hero, and a courageous champion of democracy and good governance, whose death has continued to hurt 20 years after his demise in an inexplicable autocrash while fighting for the rights of Nigerian workers
In a remembrance message of tribute, Governor Otti poured encomium on the Late Activist, remembering his worthy and noble virtues which stood him out in many ways.
In his words” Today, like every other year, reminds me of a disaster that brought distraught and psychological devastation to many. Knowing Chima Ubani meant loving him sincerely. We were brought together by common quest for education as students and bonded by our positions as student leaders; little did we know that both his father and mine were not just clergymen in the same church, but close friends who trusted and respected each other.
Chima yielded himself to the Nation- serving humanity with courage, candour and compassion-sacrificing his comfort and freedom. With deep rooted spirit of altruism, Chima displayed inexplicable tenacity that are only seen in true Comrades, all for humanity.
Chima didn’t die while on a business trip, but in a horrific motor accident along Potiskum road, Maiduguri, during a nationwide protest organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, leaving humanity shocked and shaken” Governor Otti recalled.
The Abia Chief Executive regretted the sorrow and eternal grief Comrade Ubani’s death has brought upon his immediate and extended families, friends, the nation and humanity at large, and expressed confidence that Comrade Ubani’s soul is resting in God’s bosom.
While regretting that Comrafe Chima Ubani has not been given his due respect and place in Nigeria given the impacts and lasting impression he made in the life of the nation, assured that Abia under his watch would immortalise Comrade Ubani and his legacies very soon.
Governor Otti used the occasion of the remembrance and celebration of the 20th anniversary to remind his former colleagues that it would be a betrayal of Chima’s spirit if those noble virtues he upheld and the struggles they embarked upon collectively are abandoned midway.
Finally, Governor Otti joins millions of Nigerians to celebrate the life and times of Comrade Ubani, describing him as a martyr of the masses and prays that his soul would continue to find eternal peace in God’s bosom.
Ferdinand Ekeoma
Special Adviser to the
( Media and Publicity)
September 20, 2025.
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