Abia SSG Professor Keneth Kalu Embarks On Leave Of Absence
The Secretary to Abia State Government, Professor Keneth Kalu has received the approval of His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti to embark on a leave of absence to enable him attend to some serious domestic matters that require his physical presence in Canada.
Governor Otti broke the news during the State Executive Council Meeting held on Monday December 8, 2025.
Governor Otti disclosed that given the enormity of task associated with the SSG’s office, he couldn’t persuade Prof Kalu to work remotely, and thanked him for the excellent services he rendered to the State during his stay as Secretary to the State Government while wishing him the very best as he commences his leave.
Addressing the State Exco, Professor Kalu expressed gratitude to Governor Otti for the opportunity to serve in a government that has made Abians proud, assuring his Colleagues that he would continue to contribute to the development of the state from afar.
According to Professor Kalu “Growing up, I had a vision of living a very simple and private life with a modest ambition, but looking at what I have accomplished in my life, I can only but thank God for his Grace. Above all, having the opportunity to serve in a government that has wiped the tears of Abia people and made them proud, was a dream come through, hence my gratitude to Governor Otti for his support.
Until his appointment, Professor Kalu was a Senior University Don in Canada but had to take a leave of Absence to be part of Governor Otti’s campaign and was later appointed the SSG following the Governor’s victory at the polls.
Professor Kalu, an accomplished Chartered Accountant hails from Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area of the state.
Ferdinand Ekeoma
Special Adviser to the Governor
(Media and Publicity)
December 9, 2025.
