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Jul
07
2025
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Restoring Financial Prudence: Governor Otti’s Quite Revolution In Abia’s Finances – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Restoring Financial Prudence: Governor Otti’s Quite Revolution In Abia’s Finances – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Restoring Financial Prudence: Governor Otti’s Quiet Revolution in Abia’s Finances By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD When Dr. Alex Chioma Otti assumed office as Governor of Abia State in May 2023, he did not just inherit the paraphernalia of government—he inherited a state grappling with deep financial instability. With a domestic debt stock of ₦138 billion, a bloated and fraudulent payroll system, and a legacy of unchecked fiscal recklessness, the economic condition of Abia was dire. Many believed that only an emergency intervention—most likely involving heavy borrowing—could prevent the state from economic collapse. Contrary to expectations, Governor Otti did not resort to…
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Jul
07
2025
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‘Let There Be Light. But First, Let The Minister Go’ – By Charles Ude Esq

‘Let There Be Light. But First, Let The Minister Go’ – By Charles Ude Esq

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Power & Energy, Presidency
Let There Be Light. But First, Let the Minister Go By Charles Ude Esq, Abuja-based legal practitioner and public opinion analyst In a bitter twist of irony, even the Presidential Villa now runs on solar power , a quiet confession that Nigeria’s national grid is no longer fit for purpose. If the seat of government has effectively abandoned public electricity, what hope is left for ordinary citizens? Under the current Minister of Power, the nation's electricity supply has gone from bad to worse. Outages are constant. Tariffs are skyrocketing. The national grid collapses like a house of cards , sometimes…
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Jul
06
2025
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Abia North 2027: Chief Dr. Sam Anya(Akaekpuchionwa) Ideal Leader For Ndi ABIA North – By Comrade Ahamefula Kalu

Abia North 2027: Chief Dr. Sam Anya(Akaekpuchionwa) Ideal Leader For Ndi ABIA North – By Comrade Ahamefula Kalu

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
ABIA NORTH 2027: Chief. Dr. Sam Anya (Akaepuchionwa) Ideal Leader for Ndi Abia North. There’s is time for everything under the sun. This is the time to end the aged-long and insulting political treatment against the people of Ohafia Local Government Area, hence the headquarters of Abia North. As we approach 2027 general elections, it is clear that Chief. Dr. Sam Anya is the perfect man for Senate Abia North. Unlike other aspirants, Akaekpuchionwa is committed to serving the people, not for personal gain. Here’s why he deserves your support: With a wealth of experience in various political positions,Akaepuchionwa has…
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Jul
06
2025
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Assessing Abia State’s Readiness For Electric Car Manufacturing: Opportunities And Challenges – By Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Assessing Abia State’s Readiness For Electric Car Manufacturing: Opportunities And Challenges – By Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Technology
ASSESSING ABIA STATE'S READINESS FOR ELECTRIC CAR MANUFACTURING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES. Abia State stands at the precipice of an industrial transformation, strategically positioning itself to become Nigeria’s epicenter for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. This ambition transcends political rhetoric, manifesting in concrete infrastructure projects, strategic partnerships, and policy reforms that collectively form a compelling value proposition for investors. Leveraging underreported competitive advantages, Abia demonstrates a multi-faceted approach to overcoming Nigeria's broader energy and logistical challenges, creating a unique environment for sustainable automotive production. FOUNDATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE: ENERGY AND DIGITAL BACKBONE. The State’s energy strategy is its most significant competitive edge Geometric Power…
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Jul
05
2025
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Resetting Governance For Results: How Gov. Otti’s Q2 Strategy Retreat Sparked A Renewed Commitment To Execution, Excellence, And Abia’s Sustainable Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Resetting Governance For Results: How Gov. Otti’s Q2 Strategy Retreat Sparked A Renewed Commitment To Execution, Excellence, And Abia’s Sustainable Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Resetting Governance for Results: How Gov. Otti’s Q2 Strategy Retreat Sparked a Renewed Commitment to Execution, Excellence, and Abia’s Sustainable Transformation By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recently concluded Abia State Q2 2025 Executive Strategy Retreat marked a watershed moment in the journey of transformational governance under the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Held on July 2nd and 3rd at the International Conference Center in Umuahia, this high-level convergence was more than a bureaucratic ritual—it was a strategic reset, a platform for introspection, and a bold recommitment to execution, excellence, and inclusive development. With the theme “Sustaining the Momentum:…
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Jul
04
2025
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Develop Robust Training In Your MDAS, Gov. Otti Charges Appointees, Directs Training Of Youths

Develop Robust Training In Your MDAS, Gov. Otti Charges Appointees, Directs Training Of Youths

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
DEVELOP ROBUST TRAINING IN YOUR MDAS, GOV. OTTI CHARGES APPOINTEES, DIRECTS TRAINING OF YOUTHS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has mandated his appointees and heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the State Government to develop robust training and capacity building programmes for their establishments. Governor Otti also mandated the Chief Strategy Officer and the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission to work out a template for the training of 1,000 young people between the ages of 16 to 20 on leadership capacity development, character building and self-discovery outside the academic environment. The Governor handed down the directives…
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Jul
04
2025
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Atiku, Obi, Others Seeking To Replace Tinubu For Their Selfish Interest – Datti Baba-Ahmed

Atiku, Obi, Others Seeking To Replace Tinubu For Their Selfish Interest – Datti Baba-Ahmed

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
Atiku, Obi, Others Seeking To Replace Tinubu For Their Selfish Interest – Datti Baba-Ahmed Labour Party vice presidential candidate in 2023, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and others in the coalition to oust President Bola Tinubu out of office are after their selfish interests, warning it will be hard to defeat incumbent president with such approach. In an interview with Daily Trust published on Thursday, Mr Baba-Ahmed said he could not see anyone in the coalition willing to make the kind of sacrifice Mr Tinubu made before eventually emerging president in 2023. “I don’t yet see…
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Jul
04
2025
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ABIA CP Conference With Senior Officers, Emphasizes Professionalism And Discipline

ABIA CP Conference With Senior Officers, Emphasizes Professionalism And Discipline

Abia State, News Flash, Police Force
CP Holds Conference with Senior Officers, Emphasizes Professionalism and Discipline Today 03/07/2025,the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, held the Command’s monthly conference with senior officers, including Area Commanders, DPOs, Tactical Commanders, and Heads of Departments. The meeting featured Medical and safety tips by ACP Emenike Chinenye, Rules of engagement by ACP Alabi Adebowale and Best PR practices and capacity building by the PRO DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka The CP in his lecture commended officers for their dedication but stressed that greater responsibility is required, as “to whom much is given, much is expected.” He charged officers…
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Jul
04
2025
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I’m Ready To Serve As One-Term President If Given ADC Ticket – Amaechi Makes Same Promise As Obi

I’m Ready To Serve As One-Term President If Given ADC Ticket – Amaechi Makes Same Promise As Obi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Presidency
I’m Ready To Serve As One-term President If Given ADC Ticket – Amaechi Makes Same Promise As Obi Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he is willing to be a one-term president in 2027 if he secures the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amaechi spoke on Thursday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a Channels Television programme. The former governor of Rivers said he is prepared to step down after four years in office to allow for rotation and stability. “For now, the way Nigeria is, you must keep to that unwritten agreement that says south…
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