Abia State

Jan
15
2025
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Honour, Courage And Patriotism: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The 2025 Armed Forces Celebrations And Remembrance Day

Honour, Courage And Patriotism: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The 2025 Armed Forces Celebrations And Remembrance Day

Abia State, Armed Forces, Good Governance, News Flash
HONOUR, COURAGE AND PATRIOTISM Being the Text of a Speech Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the 2025 Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance Day on January 15, 2025 at the Armed Forces Remembrance Arcade, Umuahia Protocols, The stability, development and future of any nation is determined in large part by its ability to defend itself against external and internal threats, effectively protecting its borders while keeping the citizens safe and secured from all forms of aggression. With the rising number of well-funded radical groups across the world and the increasing desperation of non-state actors to disrupt the global…
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Jan
15
2025
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Urgent Plea For Action: Abam Community Call For ABIA State Government’s Swift Action On Resolved Land Dispute

Urgent Plea For Action: Abam Community Call For ABIA State Government’s Swift Action On Resolved Land Dispute

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash, Security
Abam Community Call For ABIA State Government's Swift Action on Resolved Land Dispute. In the heart of Abia State, the Ndi Ojiugwo Autonomous Community in Abam, Arochukwu Local Government Area, is fervently appealing to Governor Alex Otti for immediate intervention in a long-standing land dispute. The community, led by President General Mr. Ikwan Ebe Uka, is seeking the governor’s assistance to implement the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Ogbuebulu Rice Farm land. During a recent press briefing, Mr. Uka expressed the community’s urgent need for the government to expedite the process. “We are calling on Governor Otti to act swiftly,”…
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Jan
15
2025
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Abia State Police Command Decorates 63 Newly Promoted Officers

Abia State Police Command Decorates 63 Newly Promoted Officers

Abia State, Police Force, Security
ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND DECORATES 63 NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS Today 14/01/2025, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, presided over the decoration of newly promoted police officers, held at the Command's Officers’ Mess Umuahia. A total of 63 officers were decorated including 16 promoted from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), 11 officers from Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to Superintendent of Police (SP), and 36 officers from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The CP charged the promoted officers to continue serving with dedication, and representing the…
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Jan
15
2025
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Saving, Investing, And Thriving: Aba’s Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Saving, Investing, And Thriving: Aba’s Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters
Saving, Investing, and Thriving: Aba's Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories Aba, a city in Abia State, Nigeria, is renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit. Despite the economic uncertainty, Aba's entrepreneurs have developed super saving and wealth building strategies to stay ahead. According to a survey conducted by the Aba Chamber of Commerce, 75% of entrepreneurs in Aba have developed unique saving strategies to navigate uncertain times. This statistic underscores the resilience and adaptability of Aba's entrepreneurs. One of the key strategies employed by Aba's entrepreneurs is thriftiness. They prioritize saving over spending, allocating a significant portion of their income to savings. A…
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Jan
15
2025
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How Otti’s Edo-Born HOS Appointment Prioritizes Competence Over Ethnicity – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

How Otti’s Edo-Born HOS Appointment Prioritizes Competence Over Ethnicity – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
How Otti's Edo-Born HoS Appointment Prioritizes Competence Over Ethnicity Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Chioma Otti's leadership style has consistently demonstrated a commitment to meritocracy, dating back to his illustrious career as a bank Chief Executive and Managing Director. His detrabalized approach to leadership has earned him a reputation as a champion of competence and capacity over clannishness and ethnic considerations. This unique approach to leadership has been evident in his policies and appointments since assuming office as the Governor of Abia State. As a human resource and personnel recruitment expert, Governor Otti has brought his expertise to bear in…
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Jan
14
2025
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Our Interest Is In The Development And Unity Of Our People – Gov. Otti Assures The President-General Of Ohaneze NDIGBO Of His Support

Our Interest Is In The Development And Unity Of Our People – Gov. Otti Assures The President-General Of Ohaneze NDIGBO Of His Support

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
OUR INTEREST IS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND UNITY OF OUR PEOPLE - GOV. OTTI, ASSURES THE PRESIDENT-GENERAL OF OHANAEZE NDIGBO OF HIS SUPPORT. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has said that his interest and that of his brother Governors from the States that make up the Ohanaeze Ndigbo is the development and unity of the people. Governor Otti spoke on Tuesday, 14th January, in his Umuehim Nvosi country home in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, when he received in audience the newly elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Sen. John Azuta Mbata and Deputy National President, Prince Okey Nwadinobi…
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Jan
14
2025
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Lost Dreams: The Plight Of Abia’s Girl Child In The Face Of Rape And Harassment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Lost Dreams: The Plight Of Abia’s Girl Child In The Face Of Rape And Harassment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime
Lost Dreams: The Plight of Abia's Girl Child in the Face of Rape and Harassment This report is one of a comprehensive series of 19 articles that will be stemming from a rigorous five-month study conducted last year. So far, we have published just 3! The study, which spanned from June to November, 2024, focused on five locations: Aba, Umuahia, Isukuwato, Abiriba, and Ohafia. Our research team engaged with a total of 500 individuals across these locations, with a remarkable 357 participants responding to our surveys. Unfortunately, 143 individuals declined to participate. Despite this, our analysis revealed significant insights into…
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Jan
14
2025
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Gov. Otti Swears Inn Edo State-Born Benson Ojeikere As ABIA State Head Of Service

Gov. Otti Swears Inn Edo State-Born Benson Ojeikere As ABIA State Head Of Service

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI SWEARS IN EDO STATE-BORN BENSON OJEIKERE AS ABIA STATE HEAD OF SERVICE. Earlier today, the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti reaffirmed his commitment to meritocracy, applied his policy of 'If you live in Abia, You are Abian' and demonstrated the true meaning of ONE NIGERIA as captured in the letters of the National Anthem, 'Though Tribe and Tongue, May Differ, In Brotherhood We Stand' as he swore in Edo-born Mr. Benson Ojeikere from the South South Region of Nigeria as the State's Head of Service. Mr. Ojeikere was a Youth Corps Member from…
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Jan
14
2025
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Careless Whispers: A Call To Reflective Criticism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Careless Whispers: A Call To Reflective Criticism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Careless Whispers: A Call to Reflective Criticism In the heat of the moment, it's easy to let careless whispers slip out. A thoughtless comment, a harsh criticism, or a frustrated outburst can escape our lips before we even realize it. But the truth is, our words have the power to either heal or harm. When we speak without thinking, we risk causing unintended harm to others and ourselves. Careless whispers can damage relationships, erode trust, and even undermine our own self-confidence. On the other hand, mindful expression can bring people together, foster empathy, and promote personal growth. This is particularly…
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Jan
14
2025
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Building A Stronger ABIA Judiciary: Governor Otti’s Focus On Teamwork, Patriotism, And Worker Welfare – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Building A Stronger ABIA Judiciary: Governor Otti’s Focus On Teamwork, Patriotism, And Worker Welfare – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Judiciary
Building a Stronger Abia Judiciary: Governor Otti's Focus on Teamwork, Patriotism, and Worker Welfare Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's vision for a New Abia prioritizes the total welfare of all Abia workers, including those in the Judiciary arm of the government. Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Governor Otti has consistently demonstrated his commitment to regular payment of workers' salaries, pensions, and other entitlements. This commitment showcases his administration's prioritization of worker welfare and dedication to creating a conducive work environment. A notable example of Governor Otti's concern for Judiciary workers' welfare is his swift provision of official…
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