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Jul
12
2025
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As Otti Unleashes Abia’s Infrastructure Rebirth – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

As Otti Unleashes Abia’s Infrastructure Rebirth – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
As Otti Unleashes Abia’s Infrastructure Rebirth By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD With the formal launch of the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development (ABSIID) project, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has initiated far more than a construction programme — he has set in motion a bold rebirth of the state’s economic and infrastructural foundation. After years of neglect marked by crumbling roads, environmental decay, and stalled development initiatives, Abia is now entering a new era where progress is not only planned but taking physical shape. Through ABSIID, Governor Otti is leading a road revolution that transcends mobility — it is transforming how…
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Jul
11
2025
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Gov. Otti Assembles Friends, Associates For ABIA Security Trust Fund Official Lunch, Raises Over N3.4 Billion In Donations To The Fund

Gov. Otti Assembles Friends, Associates For ABIA Security Trust Fund Official Lunch, Raises Over N3.4 Billion In Donations To The Fund

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security
GOV. OTTI ASSEMBLES FRIENDS, ASSOCIATES FOR ABIA SECURITY TRUST FUND OFFICIAL LAUNCH, RAISES OVER N3.4 BILLION IN DONATIONS TO THE FUND. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has charged Abians and residents to take more than a passing interest in issues of security around their vicinity in order to tackle security challenges and remain ahead of criminals. Governor Otti gave the charge on Thursday, July 10th, during the launch of the Abia State Security Trust Fund at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. He thanked all that donated to the trust fund and appreciated the job being done by the…
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Jul
11
2025
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Nigeria’s Transport Revolution: A 4-Year State Of Emergency For Jobs, Growth & Security – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Nigeria’s Transport Revolution: A 4-Year State Of Emergency For Jobs, Growth & Security – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Infrastructure, Transportation
Nigeria's Transport Revolution: A 4-Year State of Emergency for Jobs, Growth & Security Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025: A bold, comprehensive plan is being proposed to tackle Nigeria's critical transportation infrastructure deficit head-on, declaring a 4-Year State of Emergency on Land, Rail, and Water Transportation. This ambitious initiative aims not just to repair roads and rails, but to ignite widespread economic activity, generate long-term employment across all 700+ Local Government Areas (LGAs), and significantly enhance national security. Beyond Phases: A Nationwide Mobilization Unlike traditional piecemeal approaches, this plan mandates simultaneous execution across the entire nation. Leveraging the proven efficiency and…
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Jul
11
2025
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Securing ABIA: Otti’s Bold Vision For Peace, Prosperity, And Progress – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Securing ABIA: Otti’s Bold Vision For Peace, Prosperity, And Progress – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Security
Securing Abia: Otti’s Bold Vision for Peace, Prosperity, and Progress By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Security, more than any other factor, determines the trajectory of development in any society. In Abia State, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has elevated the issue of security from a background concern to a front-burner priority—establishing it as the fulcrum of his administration’s reform agenda. With clarity of purpose and unwavering resolve, Governor Otti is not just responding to insecurity; he is dismantling its foundations and rebuilding Abia as a haven of peace, investment, and productivity. From the onset of his administration in May 2023, Governor…
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Jul
10
2025
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Akaekpuchionwa Congratulates The New Ebiri Of Elu Ohafia And Udumeze Ohafia

Akaekpuchionwa Congratulates The New Ebiri Of Elu Ohafia And Udumeze Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, People & Events
AKAEKPUCHIONWA CONGRATULATE THE NEW EBIRI OF ELU OHAFIA AND UDUMEZE OHAFIA. May I, onbehalf of my lovely family and Akaepkuchionwa movement, join the progressive and industrious people of Ohafia Udumeze Ancient Kingdom, to congratulate His Royal Majest , Eze (Elder.) Awa Orji Udonsi(Ebiri of Elu and Udumeze of Ohafia) , on his ascension to the revered throne of Ebiri of Elu Ohafia and Udumeze of Ohafia!A reaffirmation of your acceptability by the people and their unalloyed support to the traditional stool under your result-driven leadership. This recorded milestone is a true demonstration of your legitimate occupancy of the traditional stool…
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Jul
10
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates HRP, Ezie Ohamoha Elder Engr. Awa Orji Udonsi, The Ebiri Of Elu & Udumeze Of Ohafia

Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates HRP, Ezie Ohamoha Elder Engr. Awa Orji Udonsi, The Ebiri Of Elu & Udumeze Of Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, Ohafia LGA
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO HRP, EZIE OHAMOHA ELDER ENGR. AWA ORJI UDONSI, THE EBIRI OF ELU & UDUMAEZE OF OHAFIA I join the good people of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and Abians at large to felicitate His Royal Paramountcy, Ezie Ohamoha Elder. Engr. Awa Orji Udonsi, as he ascends the throne as the EBIRI OF ELU & THE UDUMAEZE OF OHAFIA ANCIENT KINGDOM. This momentous occasion marks a new chapter in the history of our beloved kingdom, and I am confident that your leadership will bring peace, prosperity, and progress to Ohafia community. As the custodian of our rich cultural heritage, you…
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Jul
10
2025
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Inside Abia’s $1.3B Medical City – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Inside Abia’s $1.3B Medical City – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Health, Infrastructure
Inside Abia’s $1.3B Medical City By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State is making history. In what stands as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious healthcare investments, Governor Alex Otti’s administration has unveiled plans to construct a $1.3 billion Medical City in Isiala Ngwa. This visionary project is not merely about building a hospital—it is about creating an entire ecosystem that could transform Abia into West Africa’s premier destination for cutting-edge medical care, training, and research. Spread across 200 hectares, the Abia Medical City will host a 1,000-bed ultra-modern tertiary hospital with the capacity to handle complex medical cases ranging from organ…
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Jul
09
2025
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Amb. Dr. Osita Offor – De Ultimate Commander Attends ABIA Arise Nneato Umunneochi LGA Meetings

Amb. Dr. Osita Offor – De Ultimate Commander Attends ABIA Arise Nneato Umunneochi LGA Meetings

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics
Amb. Dr. Osita Offor - De Ultimate Commander Attends Abia Arise Nneato Umunneochi LGA Meetings On Monday 7/07/2025, President of United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAPF), Amb. Dr. Osita Offor - De Ultimate Commander was in his home town in Abia State to attend the Abia Arise Meetings of Ubahu/Akawa/Aroikpa and Eziama Agbo wards in Nneato Umunneochi LGA meetings.During the meetings, he emphasized on appreciating the people for their support to the government of Dr. Alex Chioma Otti and called for more support noting that the Governor who has done well in governance as well as appointing sons and…
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Jul
09
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Present As Osahon Okunbo, MD Of PINL Receives Award From Inc-America

Ikenna Ukwa Present As Osahon Okunbo, MD Of PINL Receives Award From Inc-America

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events
IKENNA UKWA PRESENT AS OSAHON OKUNBO, MD OF PINL RECEIVES AN AWARD FROM INC-AMERICA Dr. Osahon Okunbo, the Managing Director of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and Chairman of Wells Carlton Hotels and Apartments, was recently honored with a Leadership Award by the Ijaw National Congress (INC) - America chapter during their global convention in Houston, Texas. This event brought together prominent leaders and dignitaries from the Niger Delta region and beyond, where Dr. Okunbo was recognized as a Special Guest of Honor for his significant contributions to youth engagement, community service, and leadership in the area. During the convention,…
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Jul
09
2025
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The Bleeding Mondays (Based Exclusively On NBS, IMF, And World Bank Data) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Bleeding Mondays (Based Exclusively On NBS, IMF, And World Bank Data) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, South East
The Bleeding Mondays(Based Exclusively on NBS, IMF, and World Bank Data) Prologue: The Sound of Empty MarketsIn the rusted stalls of Onitsha’s Main Market, where 1.2 million nano-traders once jostled, Mondays now echo with a silence that chills the bone. The National Bureau of Statistics counts what our eyes refuse to see: ₦88.81 billion evaporating each Monday across Southeast Nigeria. For weeks—from August 2021 to March 2025 —this ritual economic suicide bled ₦9.43 trillion from the poorest hands in the region. The IMF and World Bank whisper the broader truth: Nigeria has 86 million citizens in extreme poverty, while the…
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