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Aug
23
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Obi, Otti, Abure, Others Storm IMO For Achonu’s Campaign Flag Off

Obi, Otti, Abure, Others Storm IMO For Achonu’s Campaign Flag Off

Politics
Obi, Otti, Abure, others storm Imo for Achonu’s campaign flag off Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and the LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, among other party members on Tuesday stormed Owerri , Imo State for the party’s governorship campaign flag-off. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and Alex Otti among others were received by the party’s governorship candidate Senator Athan Achonu and other LP chieftains at the event. Speaking during the flag-off which witnessed a large turnout of party members and supporters, the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti maintained that the Labour…
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Apr
25
2025
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N28 Billion Fraud: Court Orders Seizure Of Erondu Uchenna’s N1.2bn Assets Amid Alleged Funds Diversion In ABIA State

N28 Billion Fraud: Court Orders Seizure Of Erondu Uchenna’s N1.2bn Assets Amid Alleged Funds Diversion In ABIA State

Abia State, Crime, Judiciary, News Flash
N28 BILLION FRAUD: Court orders seizure of Erondu Uchenna’s N1.2bn assets amid alleged funds diversion in ABIA State The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a court order to seize properties worth N1.2 billion, allegedly owned by an Abia State public servant, Erondu Uchenna Erondu, following the Commission’s ongoing investigation into the diversion of N28 billion in public funds by state officials around the year 2010. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the seizure request on Thursday in a motion ex parte moved by EFCC lawyer, Barrister Charles Oni. The lawyer sought the court’s approval to seize the suspect’s properties…
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Apr
25
2025
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Abia State Government, Through GODA Commences The Reconstruction Of Ezeukwu Bridge In Bende LGA

Abia State Government, Through GODA Commences The Reconstruction Of Ezeukwu Bridge In Bende LGA

Abia North, Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT, THROUGH GODA COMMENCES THE RECONSTRUCTION OF EZEUKWU BRIDGE IN BENDE LGA. Abia State Government, under the leadership of Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has commenced the reconstruction of the failed Ezeukwu Bridge in Alayi, Bende Local Government Area. The project, being executed by the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), aligns with the Governor’s agenda to improve infrastructure and enhance connectivity in rural communities. The project scope includes the rehabilitation of an 80 to 100-meter stretch of road and the reconstruction of the Ezeukwu Bridge, incorporating shore protection and continuous reinforced side wings on both flanks to ensure durability…
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Apr
25
2025
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GODA Gains More Regional Support As ASAGA Development Union Affirms Confidence In Engr. Odum

GODA Gains More Regional Support As ASAGA Development Union Affirms Confidence In Engr. Odum

Abia North, Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GODA GAINS MORE REGIONAL SUPPORT AS ASAGA DEVELOPMENT UNION AFFIRMS CONFIDENCE IN ENGR. ODUM The National Executive body of Asaga Development Union (ADU), led by its President-General, Chief Okpa Ibe, has pledged unwavering moral support to the Director General of Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), Engr. Obinna Odum. This declaration of solidarity was made during a courtesy visit to Engr. Odum at his country residence in Asaga Ohafia, where the community leaders gathered and formally congratulated him on his appointment as the Director General of GODA. They also expressed their hopes for accelerated development under his stewardship. In his address,…
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Apr
25
2025
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Abia State Government Revokes Land Title And Reclaims Assets Of The Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO)

Abia State Government Revokes Land Title And Reclaims Assets Of The Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO)

Abia State, Business, News Flash
PRESS RELEASE: ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT REVOKES LAND TITLE AND RECLAIMS ASSETS OF THE ENYIMBA AUTOMATED SHOE COMPANY (ENASCO). The Abia State Government (ABSG) hereby revoke the land title granted to Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO) and move to reclaim all Abia State Government resources and assets contributed to the Company. This decision followed a comprehensive regulatory, financial and operational review undertaken by reputable Big Four professional service firms, which unravelled significant discrepancies and corporate governance-related issues within ENASCO. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS LEADING TO THE DECISION: Establishment and Initial Contributions: ENASCO, with equipment imported from Turkey and a projected annual production…
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Apr
25
2025
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Abia Development Momentum And Governor Otti’s Strategic Partnership With The World Bank – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia Development Momentum And Governor Otti’s Strategic Partnership With The World Bank – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Good Governance
Abia Development Momentum and Governor Otti's Strategic Partnership with the World Bank By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Chioma Otti's recent visit to the World Bank marked a significant milestone in Abia State's development journey. The meeting with World Bank Country Director, Dr. Ndiame Diop, focused on reviewing ongoing projects and strengthening partnerships to deliver sustainable development. A key outcome of the visit was the Governor's request to upgrade rural road specifications under the Abia RAMP initiative, aiming to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development by enhancing connectivity and economic development in rural areas. This initiative is a collaborative effort…
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Apr
25
2025
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Abia State’s Unyielding Crusade Against Malaria: A Paradigm Of Progressive Governance Under Dr. Alex Otti – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State’s Unyielding Crusade Against Malaria: A Paradigm Of Progressive Governance Under Dr. Alex Otti – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Health
Abia State’s Unyielding Crusade Against Malaria: A Paradigm of Progressive Governance Under Dr. Alex Otti As the sun rose on World Malaria Day 2025, Abia State stood not as a spectator but as a vanguard in the global war against a disease that has, for centuries, shackled communities to cycles of poverty and compromised vitality. Under the astute leadership of Governor Alex Otti, the state has marshaled an unprecedented convergence of political will, scientific rigor, and communal solidarity to dismantle malaria’s stranglehold across its 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs). This article synthesizes empirical data from government archives, budgetary disclosures, and…
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Apr
24
2025
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Constitution Of Screening Committee For OHAFIA’S FIRST: A Compendium Of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA

Constitution Of Screening Committee For OHAFIA’S FIRST: A Compendium Of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA

Abia North, Abia State, Education, News Flash, People & Events, Personality, Philanthropy
CONSTITUTION OF THE SCREENING COMMITTEE FOR OHAFIA'S FIRST: A COMPENDIUM OF 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA We promised in our earlier press release that we are in the process of constituting a 7 Man Screening Committee for the OHAFIA'S FIRST: A COMPENDIUM OF 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPIRA. We have carefully selected men and women of character and experience. Most of them have travelled beyond the shores of Nigeria and understands what influence means in the context of the assignment given to them. They are drawn from the 5 Zones or wards of Ohafia…
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Apr
24
2025
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The Enduring Relevance Of Olusegun Obasanjo And Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Mobilization For Abia’s Transformation – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Enduring Relevance Of Olusegun Obasanjo And Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Mobilization For Abia’s Transformation – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Personality, Politics
The Enduring Relevance of Olusegun Obasanjo and Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Mobilization for Abia’s Transformation Olusegun Obasanjo’s political longevity, marked by his dual tenures as Nigeria’s military head of state and civilian president, has cemented his status as an enduring force in African governance. Decades after leaving office, his influence persists through global diplomacy, institutional reforms, and an unwavering voice in Nigeria’s socio-political discourse. This enduring relevance—a rarity among Nigerian leaders—has made him a sought-after ally for contemporary politicians seeking to align their agendas with his legacy. For Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Obasanjo’s recent two-day visit to the state…
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Apr
24
2025
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Redefining Energy Sovereignty: Governor Alex Otti’s Technocratic Blueprint For Abia’s Power Infrastructure And Socio-Economic Reconfiguration (2023-2025) By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Redefining Energy Sovereignty: Governor Alex Otti’s Technocratic Blueprint For Abia’s Power Infrastructure And Socio-Economic Reconfiguration (2023-2025) By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Power & Energy
Redefining Energy Sovereignty: Governor Alex Otti’s Technocratic Blueprint for Abia’s Power Infrastructure and Socio-Economic Reconfiguration (2023–2025) Governor Alex Otti’s administration, since its inauguration in May 2023, has prioritized energy security as a cornerstone of Abia State’s socio-economic renaissance, deploying a multifaceted strategy that integrates legislative innovation, infrastructural revitalization, and strategic public-private partnerships. His governance philosophy, rooted in technocratic pragmatism, has sought to dismantle systemic inefficiencies in the energy sector while catalyzing a transition toward sustainable, decentralized power solutions. Central to Otti’s agenda is the Geometric Power Aba Integrated Energy Project, a 141MW (scalable to 188MW) generation and distribution facility commissioned…
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Apr
24
2025
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AttNews Presents: OHAFIA’s FIRST; A Compendium Of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA

AttNews Presents: OHAFIA’s FIRST; A Compendium Of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events
ATTNEWS PRESENTS: OHAFIA'S FIRST; A Compendium Of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA. Abia Think Tank Online Newspaper (AttNews) in Collaboration with NATDUMAS COMMUNICATIONS, Ohafia School Of Thought, SKOG EVENT COMPLEX and others are poised to make a compilation of the first ever comprehensive 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA. This Book or Magazine of reference shall capture Ohafia people living in Nigeria and Diaspora who have made Marks in their chosen careers and imparted positively to humanity and in the development of the different communities in Ohafia. It is worthy of note that this will…
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