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Nov
11
2024
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Conversations On The Safety Of Lives And Property In Ohafia LGA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Conversations On The Safety Of Lives And Property In Ohafia LGA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Conversations on the Safety of Lives and Property in Ohafia LGA Ohafia Local Government Area, located in Abia State, Nigeria, boasts a rich cultural heritage and history. Historically known for their warrior tradition, the people have evolved over time, embracing education and modernization. However, like many communities, Ohafia LGA faces concerns regarding safety of lives and property. Cultural Significance of Safety In the culture, it's taboo to ill-treat strangers, and anyone doing so faces consequences. This emphasis on hospitality and kindness reflects the community's values. The people take pride in making a positive impact on others' lives, fostering meaningful connections…
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Nov
11
2024
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X-Raying Governor Otti’s Bold Tourism Vision – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

X-Raying Governor Otti’s Bold Tourism Vision – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, News Flash
X-Raying Governor Otti's Bold Tourism Vision The dynamism in global oil prices has exposed Nigeria's vulnerabilities, including Abia State's, highlighting the need for economic diversification. While agriculture is often touted as the "messianic industry," Abia State's tourism sector, as the governor is revamping, will attract substantial foreign exchange earnings. Recent reform efforts seem to point to this fact. Abia State, like Nigeria, defines tourism broadly as arts and culture, nature, conservation, and other aspects. Dr Alex Chioma Otti is mirroring Rwanda, South Africa, and Ghana. Abia State's approach remains promising.Examples are, investment in arts and culture, tapping its tourism potential,…
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Nov
11
2024
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Governor Otti Attends The 27th Anniversary Of Mountain Of Fire And Miracle Ministry

Governor Otti Attends The 27th Anniversary Of Mountain Of Fire And Miracle Ministry

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Religion
GOVERNOR OTTI ATTENDS THE 27TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOUNTAIN OF FIRE AND MIRACLE MINISTRIES. Earlier today, the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, and his wife, her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Otti attended the 27th anniversary of the South-East VI Regional Headquarters of the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries at Amuzukwu, Umuahia. The Governor's presence at the anniversary service elicited great joy and ovation from the congregants who could not hide their joy of having him worship with them. The Governor thanked the Church for their continued prayers and support for his administration. He encouraged the…
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Nov
11
2024
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Gov. Otti Hosts Mayors, Pledges To Work With Out-Gone Mayors Who Performed.

Gov. Otti Hosts Mayors, Pledges To Work With Out-Gone Mayors Who Performed.

Abia State, Good Governance, LGA, News Flash, Politics
GOV. OTTI HOSTS MAYORS, PLEDGES TO WORK WITH OUT-GONE MAYORS WHO PERFORMED. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has hosted the Out-Gone Mayors and the current Mayors and their Deputies in a dinner where he announced that most of the outgone Mayors of the 17 LGAs of the state would be accommodated in his government. Speaking at the event held in the Banquet Hall, Government House Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti appreciated the various achievements of the immediate past Mayors and their Deputies and expressed deep pride and gratitude to them for making themselves available to serve Abians at the grassroots.…
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Nov
11
2024
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Gov. Otti Receives Graduands Of Nigeria Police Academy, Charges Then To Work Hard

Gov. Otti Receives Graduands Of Nigeria Police Academy, Charges Then To Work Hard

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security
GOV. OTTI RECEIVES GRADUANDS OF NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY, CHARGES THEM TO WORK HARD. Abia State Governor has charged graduands of the Nigerian Police Academy to work hard and contribute to the security of the country. Governor Otti gave the charge in his Nvosi Isialangwa South LGA country home while receiving in audience 15 Abia indigenes who graduated recently from the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano. He advised them to exhibit professionalism in the discharge of their duties. The Governor while congratulating them on passing out in flying colours, warned them against cutting corners and urged them to remain good ambassadors of…
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Nov
10
2024
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Peter Obi Can Become President In 2027 – Yunusa Tanko

Peter Obi Can Become President In 2027 – Yunusa Tanko

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Peter Obi Can Become President In 2027 – Tanko The National Coordinator of the ‘Obidient Movement’, Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed the possibility of the Labour Party’s 2023 candidate, Peter Obi, becoming Nigeria’s president in 2027. Tanko also noted that electoral malpractice in the 2023 election denied Obi victory, adding that a “new Nigeria” is possible if the people elect the right leaders. He made this statement at a one-day symposium, themed “Repositioning the Obidient Movement for Greater Impact,” organised by the ‘Obidient’ Movement and Anambra State Support Groups at the All Saints Cathedral Auditorium in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Saturday.…
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Nov
10
2024
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Obaseki’s Whereabout Unknown, He Fled Nigeria Through Land Borders Ahead Of Tenure Expiration – Edo Gov-Elect Okpebholo Alleges

Obaseki’s Whereabout Unknown, He Fled Nigeria Through Land Borders Ahead Of Tenure Expiration – Edo Gov-Elect Okpebholo Alleges

Gossips, News Flash, Politics
Obaseki’s Whereabouts Unknown, He Fled Nigeria Through Land Borders Ahead Of Tenure Expiration – Edo Gov-Elect Okpebholo Alleges Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that the outgoing governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, has fled Nigeria through the land borders. Okpebholo is expected to be sworn into office on Tuesday, meaning that Obaseki will lose his immunity. Obaseki last week said he heard that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was planning to arrest him after the expiration of his tenure as governor. In a statement made available to journalists on Sunday and signed by his media…
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Nov
10
2024
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Ohafia LGA’s Economic Renaissance: Harnessing Local Resources For Revenue Expansion – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Ohafia LGA’s Economic Renaissance: Harnessing Local Resources For Revenue Expansion – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Ohafia LGA's Economic Renaissance: Harnessing Local Resources for Revenue Expansion Abia State's Ohafia LGA Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) data 2021 was not readily available at the time of preparing this report, however this discussion must be brought to the front burner. Let's provide some insights on Nigeria's IGR for that period. In the first half of 2021, Nigeria's 36 states and the FCT generated N849,123,384,003.55 in IGR, with a 13.21% growth from the first to the second quarter. Lagos State led with N267,232,774,434.06, followed by FCT and Rivers State. The South-West zone had the highest revenue, while the North-East zone…
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Nov
10
2024
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Leaking Government Documents: A Serious Crime With Serious Consequences – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Leaking Government Documents: A Serious Crime With Serious Consequences – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash
Leaking Government Documents: A Serious Crime with Serious Consequences My attention was brought to a publication by a Facebook page: Eke O. Ako making a case for the release of a gentleman named Nwabueze Onyekachi Every action has its equal repercussion. Physics experiments discovered that to every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction. I have mentioned times without number that he who comes to equity must come with clean hands. It's so funny that when a few fellow writers of mine, who were party to the bulkernization of Abia State finances and development opportunities, having failed in securing some…
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