Abia State

Dec
05
2024
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Rebuilding ABIA: Otti’s Passion For Infrastructure Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA On Public Affairs To Governor Otti)

Rebuilding ABIA: Otti’s Passion For Infrastructure Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA On Public Affairs To Governor Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
Rebuilding Abia: Otti's Passion for Infrastructure Development Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has been on a mission to rebuild Abia State, with a strong focus on infrastructure development. The recent commissioning of Abak Street and Obiora Street in Aba is a another testament to the governor's commitment to transforming the state's infrastructure landscape. According to Governor Otti, the administration's primary target is to improve the living conditions of the general population, increase the output of goods and services, and create an environment that supports the entrepreneurial energy of the population. This vision is being actualized through the execution…
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Dec
05
2024
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Pencom Commends Governor Otti For His Commitment To Setting Up A Seamless Pension Scheme That Outlives His Administration

Pencom Commends Governor Otti For His Commitment To Setting Up A Seamless Pension Scheme That Outlives His Administration

Abia State, Good Governance, Labour, News Flash
PENCOM COMMENDS GOVERNOR OTTI FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO SETTING UP A SEAMLESS PENSION SCHEME THAT OUTLIVES HIS ADMINISTRATION. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has commended the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for his commitment to setup an effective and seamless pension scheme that will outlive his tenure as the State Governor. PENCOM gave the commendation on Tuesday, 3rd December, at the Umuehim Nvosi country home of the Governor when the DG of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Bridget-Oloworaran led some top officials of the Commission on a working visit to the Governor. Recall that Governor recently assented to the…
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Dec
05
2024
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Transforming Governance: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Vision For A Professionalized Local Government Administration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Transforming Governance: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Vision For A Professionalized Local Government Administration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Transforming Governance: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Vision for a Professionalized Local Government Administration Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu desire to professionalize the administration of local government is a great step towards effective governance. To achieve this, it's essential to focus on building a skilled workforce and promoting a culture of excellence within the local government. He's Key focus areas are:Personnel Administration: he providing direction and leadership to department heads and those who provide direct services to the community. Secondly, working in tandem with Governor Otti, he's sworn to be pragmatic on Management of Public Funds: Kalu is ensuring the cost-effectiveness of…
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Dec
05
2024
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Code, Create Thrive! Abia State’s AI Master Plan – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Code, Create Thrive! Abia State’s AI Master Plan – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Code, Create Thrive! Abia State's AI master plan Abia State's chances of coordinating homegrown coding and artificial intelligence (AI) platform are promising, given the recent training initiatives in the state. For the records, there's Growing demand for AI skills: The global AI market is projected to reach $1 trillion in revenue within a decade, creating a huge demand for AI skills. Governor Otti in tackling unemployment, has just set into motion a machinery to enable Abia State capitalize on this trend by nurturing a hybrid community of globally trained coding, AI and its own talent pool in Aba, Umuahia and…
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Dec
05
2024
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Governor Otti Flags-Off The Reconstruction And Expansion (Dualization) Of The 5.95km ABIA Express Tower To Onuimo Bridge

Governor Otti Flags-Off The Reconstruction And Expansion (Dualization) Of The 5.95km ABIA Express Tower To Onuimo Bridge

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Alex Otti Flags-off the Reconstruction and Expansion (Dualization) of the 5.95km Abia Express Tower to Onu-Imo Bridge in fulfilment of his promise to make every entry point into Abia State an epitome and face of the New Abia. The project is part of the Abia City Gate Initiative The project is being handled by Craneberg Construction Company, a Reputable Construction Company with a track record of quality. The Road will have drains on both sides and will be fitted with Solar Streetlights on completion. The project will be completed in 18 Months. Details Later… Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU…
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Dec
05
2024
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Governor Alex Otti Flags-Off The 6.92km Umuopara Ring Road

Governor Alex Otti Flags-Off The 6.92km Umuopara Ring Road

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Alex Otti Flags-off the Construction of the long abandoned 6.92km Umuopara Ring Road with Drains and to be fitted with Solar Powered Streetlights. The project covers the recovery of parts of the Road ravaged by erosion. Details Later… Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHAChief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.04-12-2024.
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Dec
05
2024
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Abia State Government Assures Cocoa Farmers Of Economic Enhancement And Maximum Profitability

Abia State Government Assures Cocoa Farmers Of Economic Enhancement And Maximum Profitability

Abia State, Agriculture, Business, Good Governance, News Flash
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT ASSURES COCOA FARMERS OF ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT AND MAXIMUM PROFITABILITY Abia State Government has assured cocoa farmers in the state of maximum support in the production and sales of cocoa produce in the state. The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, made this known during a stakeholder meeting in his office at Government House, Umuahia. Emetu stated that the current administration in the state ably led by Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR is poised to enhance the cocoa production index of the state by establishing six pilot cocoa estates in the state as captured…
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Dec
05
2024
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Governor Otti Makes Additional Appointments And Reassignments

Governor Otti Makes Additional Appointments And Reassignments

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS: The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has approved the following appointments: Barr. Chijioke Nwankwo - Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Governor’s Office Mr. Emmanuel Okpechi, FCA - Special Adviser, Internally Generated Revenue Dr. Emeka Enyiazu - Special Adviser, Education (Tertiary) Mr. Chinasa Frank Iheanyi - Liaison Officer, National Assembly Mr. Ndubuisi Ike - Special Adviser, Finance & Economic Development Dr. Eric Egwuibe - Special Adviser, Budget and Planning Mr. Osinachi Nwaka - DG, Ministry of Finance Incorporated REASSIGNMENTS: The following Appointees have been reassigned. Mr. Chimereze Okeigbo - CEO, Abia SME Microfinance Bank…
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Dec
04
2024
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Could The Tinubu Tax Reform, Be A Golden Opportunity For Abians? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Could The Tinubu Tax Reform, Be A Golden Opportunity For Abians? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Could The Tinubu Tax Reform, be a Golden Opportunity for Abians? Dear Abians, Governor Alex Chioma Otti is monitoring as he meticulously retooling Abia's macro and microeconomic environment for a bumper harvest as regards this subject matter. As Nigeria prepares for the Tinubu tax reform, which seems inevitable, judging from the President antecedents, he has placed and still working very hard to place Abia and Abians so as to position themselves to reap significant benefits. Now, we know with our forward-looking Dr Otti in the saddle, Abia State has been undergoing transformative restructuring, with a focus on rebuilding and restoring…
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Dec
03
2024
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PRESS RELEASE: Otti’s Aide Slams ABIA PDP: ‘You’ll Fail In Shadow Government Too’

PRESS RELEASE: Otti’s Aide Slams ABIA PDP: ‘You’ll Fail In Shadow Government Too’

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Public Affairs UnitGovernment HouseUmuahia, Abia State Press Release Otti's Aide Slams Abia PDP: 'You'll Fail in Shadow Government too' The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Public Affairs to the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Ebere Uzoukwa, has slammed the Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its attempt to constitute a 'Shadow Government' after numerous failures recorded during its 24-year inglorious reign. According to Dr. Uzoukwa, the PDP's attempt to set up a Shadow Government is dead on arrival, as Governor Alex Otti has already begun to tackle the rot dumped by the Party. "The PDP's failures…
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