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Aug
17
2025
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Otti: Speaking The Truth And Taking A Stand On Issues – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: Speaking The Truth And Taking A Stand On Issues – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Otti: Speaking the Truth and Taking a Stand on Issues By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The August edition of Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s monthly media interaction, aptly christened “Governor Otti Speaks to Abians”, once again reflected the governor’s unique leadership style of openness, accountability, and direct engagement with the people. The session provided a platform for Governor Otti to personally address critical issues in addition to clarifications earlier provided by the State Media Team under the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu. As is customary, Governor Otti began by highlighting progress on government programmes across various sectors. His presentation underscored…
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Aug
17
2025
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We Are Equipping ABIA Youths For Future Leadership, Says Gov. Otti As He Celebrates Ohuabunwa At 75

We Are Equipping ABIA Youths For Future Leadership, Says Gov. Otti As He Celebrates Ohuabunwa At 75

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance, News Flash
WE ARE EQUIPPING ABIA YOUTHS FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP, SAYS GOV. OTTI, AS HE CELEBRATES OHUABUNWA AT 75. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, says his government is currently equipping the youths in the State with leadership skills to make them suitable for future leadership tasks in Nigeria and beyond. Governor Otti stated this at the 75th birthday celebration of an Abia born elder statesman and former Chairman/CEO, Pfizer Products Plc, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa who was hosted by the State government at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. Gov. Otti disclosed that, as he speaks, some young Abians are undergoing training in…
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Aug
17
2025
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Governor Otti Ignites Educational Revolution: Banishing Punitive Postings, Championing Teacher Productivity In ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti Ignites Educational Revolution: Banishing Punitive Postings, Championing Teacher Productivity In ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education
Governor Otti Ignites Educational Revolution: Banishing Punitive Postings, Championing Teacher Productivity in Abia! In a bold stroke of leadership that signals a profound shift towards valuing human capital and educational excellence, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has issued a transformative directive reverberating through the state's education sector. Drawing upon the core principles of efficiency and welfare championed by his administration, as consistently reflected in official communications from the Abia State Government, Governor Otti has mandated that the 5,394 newly employed teachers – a landmark recruitment drive itself a testament to his commitment to revitalizing education – must be strategically…
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Aug
16
2025
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The Unyielding: Governor Otti Tackles Political Charlatanism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Unyielding: Governor Otti Tackles Political Charlatanism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
The Unyielding Mandate: Governor Otti Tackles Political Charlatanism Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s August media colloquium, "Governor Otti Speaks to Abians," transcended mere administrative briefing. It crystallized a defining leadership ethos: an unassailable commitment to truth, tangible progress, and an unequivocal rejection of the corrosive politics that once crippled the state. This session, a masterclass in transparent governance, saw Otti dissect malicious falsehoods while illuminating transformative investments, establishing a stark demarcation between his administration’s integrity and the bankrupt opportunism of the past. Confronting Fabrications with Fiscal RealityThe epicenter of opposition vitriol – the patently absurd allegation of ₦54 billion expended…
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Aug
15
2025
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How USD 263.80 Million Will Boost Governor Otti’s Road Revolution Agenda And Create More Jobs For Abians – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How USD 263.80 Million Will Boost Governor Otti’s Road Revolution Agenda And Create More Jobs For Abians – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, Good Governance
How USD 263.80 Million Will Boost Governor Otti’s Road Revolution Agenda and Create More Jobs for Abians By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recent approval by the Federal Executive Council of the USD 125 million Islamic Development Bank financing facility for the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project marks another decisive step in Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s bold and methodical drive to rebuild Abia’s infrastructure. This financing forms part of a larger USD 263.80 million co-financing package, which also includes USD 100 million from the African Development Bank, USD 15 million from the Canada–Africa Development Bank, and USD 23.80 million counterpart…
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Aug
15
2025
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$263.8m ABIA Road Revolution: President Tinubu Greenlights Historic Deal As Governor Otti Vows “Military -Grade Delivery” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

$263.8m ABIA Road Revolution: President Tinubu Greenlights Historic Deal As Governor Otti Vows “Military -Grade Delivery” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
$263.8M ABIA ROAD REVOLUTION: PRESIDENT TINUBU GREENLIGHTS HISTORIC DEAL AS GOVERNOR OTTI VOWS "MILITARY-GRADE DELIVERY"* Integrated Financing & Strategic ApprovalPresident Bola Tinubu’s administration has unlocked a transformative $263.8 million infrastructure package for Abia State through a landmark Federal Executive Council approval on August 13, 2025. This multi-source financing framework combines $125 million from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), $100 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB), $15 million from the Canada–Africa Development Bank, and $23.8 million in counterpart funding from the Abia State Government. The IsDB facility – the critical final piece – activates the entire funding mosaic, marking Nigeria’s…
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Aug
14
2025
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President Tinubu Approves $125 Million Islamic Development Bank Facility For ABIA State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIID)

President Tinubu Approves $125 Million Islamic Development Bank Facility For ABIA State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIID)

Abia State, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Press Release: PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES $125 MILLION ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK FACILITY FOR ABIA STATE INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ABSIID) The Abia State Government is pleased to announce that the long-awaited USD 125 Million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project has been approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting of Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This approval marks a major milestone in a project that has undergone extensive consultations and procedural steps, and is a critical component of the overall co-financing arrangement for the State’s ambitious infrastructure development drive. The project’s…
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Aug
14
2025
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Special Snr Apostle Sam Anya Kalu, Dedicates Elu Ohafia Cathedral And 22nd Memorial Thanksgiving Service In Honour Of His Late Father

Special Snr Apostle Sam Anya Kalu, Dedicates Elu Ohafia Cathedral And 22nd Memorial Thanksgiving Service In Honour Of His Late Father

News Flash, People & Events, Philanthropy
THE FAMILY OF SPECIAL SENIOR APOSTLE SAM ANYA KALUcordially invites you to the Dedication of Elu Ohafia Cathedral — a vision and foundation laid 22 years ago by our late father — and the 22nd Memorial Thanksgiving Service in honour of: Late Senior Apostle Anya Olugu Kaluof Ndi Olugu Family Compound, Elu Ohafia, Ohafia LGA, Abia State. Join us as we dedicate the Cathedral and celebrate the life, legacy, and lasting impact of our beloved father, 22 years after his transition to glory. Your presence and prayers will mean so much to our family. Date: Friday, 15th & Saturday, 16th…
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Aug
14
2025
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President Tinubu To Depart On Two-Nation Trip To Japan, Brazil Today

President Tinubu To Depart On Two-Nation Trip To Japan, Brazil Today

FGN, Mishap, News Flash
Tinubu To Depart On Two-Nation Trip To Japan, Brazil Thursday President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Thursday depart Abuja for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the President’s special adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, explaining that Tinubu will stop over in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Japan. In Japan, the statement noted that Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in the City of Yokohama from August 20 to 22. “With the theme “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” TICAD9 will focus…
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