Abia State

Feb
16
2025
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Governor Otti’s Commitment To Progress: How The 12.6km Ohanze-Ntighauzo-Obete-Umuoha-Oberete-Akirikaobu Road Project Demonstrates Leadership Beyond Politics – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti’s Commitment To Progress: How The 12.6km Ohanze-Ntighauzo-Obete-Umuoha-Oberete-Akirikaobu Road Project Demonstrates Leadership Beyond Politics – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Works
Governor Otti's Commitment to Progress: How the 12.6km Ohanze-Ntighauzo-Obete-Umuoha-Oberete-Akirikaobu Road Project Demonstrates Leadership Beyond Politics Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D In a remarkable display of leadership and commitment to progress, Governor Alex Otti OFR, on Wednesday, 12th February, flagged off the construction of the 12.6km Ohanze-Ntighauzor-Umuoha-Obete-Oberete-Akirikaobu road in Obingwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State. This project further underscores Governor Otti's vision for a better Abia, driven by his passion to transform the state and leave a lasting impact on its people and landscape. It is worth noting that Obingwa LGA was instrumental in truncating Governor Otti's electoral victory in 2015…
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Feb
16
2025
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Abia Cares: Supporting Our Elderly, Strengthening Our Community By Investing In Our Aging Population – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia Cares: Supporting Our Elderly, Strengthening Our Community By Investing In Our Aging Population – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, People Reorientation
Abia Cares: Supporting Our Elderly, Strengthening Our Community by Investing in Our Aging Population Elderly residents in Abia State face significant health-related challenges, exacerbated by systemic gaps in healthcare access and infrastructure. A 2022 National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report revealed that 65% of elderly individuals lack access to functional healthcare facilities, compounded by a dire shortage of geriatric specialists—only three serve the state’s estimated 500,000 elderly population. Chronic diseases like hypertension affect 48% of seniors, yet only 30% receive consistent care due to cost barriers and clinic distances. Mental health struggles are equally pressing: while 20% of Nigerian elders…
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Feb
16
2025
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Right-Of-Reply: Increased Productivity In ABIA As The Major Driver Of The Planned Acquisition Of EEDC: A Clarification To Dr. Odo Ijere’s Scepticism – Ctn Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Right-Of-Reply: Increased Productivity In ABIA As The Major Driver Of The Planned Acquisition Of EEDC: A Clarification To Dr. Odo Ijere’s Scepticism – Ctn Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Power & Energy
INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY IN ABIA AS THE MAJOR DRIVER OF THE PLANNED ACQUISITION OF EEDC: A CLARIFICATION TO DR. ODO IJERE'S SCEPTICISM. The planned acquisition of 60% equity in EEDC by Abia State Government is deliberate and intentional. The decision to have the majority share is to give the State Government the latitude to lead the efforts in reversing the 'poorly managed' EEDC by Interstate Electrics Limited, improve power supply to Abians living around the Umuahia ring-fence and increase productivity/output in Abia State. Dr. Odo in his article admitted that EEDC is among the worst managed DISCO in Nigeria but failed…
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Feb
16
2025
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Security, Healthcare, And Empowerment: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu’s Comprehensive Approach To Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Security, Healthcare, And Empowerment: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu’s Comprehensive Approach To Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Abia State, Empowerment, Good Governance, Health, Ohafia LGA, Security
Security, Healthcare, and Empowerment: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu's Comprehensive Approach to Development Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, has been at the forefront of development in Abia State. His recent activities demonstrate his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents and fostering a secure, prosperous, and healthy community. One of his notable achievements is facilitating a meeting between the Greater Ohafia Development Agency (GODA) and the new 14 Brigade Commander, Ohafia, to strengthen security ties and ensure a safer community. The meeting, which was widely reported, underscores Chief Kalu's proactive approach to security. By fostering collaboration…
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Feb
16
2025
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The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC, Let’s THINK Before We Shoot Ourselves On The Legs – Dr. Chief Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC, Let’s THINK Before We Shoot Ourselves On The Legs – Dr. Chief Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Power & Energy
THE PLANNED ACQUISITION OF 60 % EEDC,let's think before we shoot ourselves on the legs. It will do this state a lot of good if we distance ourselves from any joint venture or partnership with EEDC, very poorly managed by Interstate Electrics limited. EEDC is among the worst managed Disco in Nigeria of all the Discos created by privatization for close to 20yrs. We expected the Abia state government to take advantage of unbundling of the electricity sector or removal of power from the exclusive legislative list to roll out plans for investors to start up businesses in the generation,…
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Feb
15
2025
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Abia’s Future Shines Bright – Powered By Sun, Water, & Innovation! – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia’s Future Shines Bright – Powered By Sun, Water, & Innovation! – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Abia's Future Shines Bright - Powered by Sun, Water, & Innovation! Introduction In Aba, the bustling commercial heart of Abia State, was once the hum of diesel generators was a grim anthem to energy failure. Businesses and households in this vibrant industrial hub groan under the weight of exorbitant energy costs, once spending up to 70% of their profits on fuel to power generators— it was a lifeline in the absence of reliable grid electricity. It's on record that for cottage factories producing leather goods, textiles, and machinery, this reality stifled growth, eroded competitiveness, and forced many to shut down…
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Feb
14
2025
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VALENTINE CELEBRATION: New Eastern Comfort Hotel Poised To Thrill Guests And Couples

VALENTINE CELEBRATION: New Eastern Comfort Hotel Poised To Thrill Guests And Couples

Abia State, Entertainment, Love & Life
The management of new Eastern Comfort Hotel, ABA Road, Umuahia ABIA State are preparing heavily for their guests this Valentine's Day with lots of goodies. DJ Updates, the best in town will be on ground to entertain guests and couples till the next day. Their usual spicy dishes, spices, Pepper soups, Barbecues etc are ready to make your day memorable. Comfortable Accommodations and their usual warmth hospitality cannot be compromised. It gonna be fun today the Manager Said.
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Feb
14
2025
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Governor Otti Restates Commitment To Actualizing Reliable Power Supply In ABIA State

Governor Otti Restates Commitment To Actualizing Reliable Power Supply In ABIA State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Power & Energy
Goveenor Otti Restates Commitment to Actualising Reliable Power Supply in Abia State Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has restated his commitment to actaulising reliable power supply as a way of encouraging industrialisation in Abia State. Governor Otti gave the assurance when he led a delegation from the European Union on a visit to the management of Aba Integrated Power Project(Geometric) at their Osisioma Corporate Headquarters as well as tour of the power plant facilities. Governor Otti commended the management of Aba IPP for the progress they have recorded so far in power generation and distribution, especially…
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Feb
14
2025
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Food Chains, Poverty, And Development In ABIA State: A Critical Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Food Chains, Poverty, And Development In ABIA State: A Critical Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Food Chains, Poverty, and Development in Abia State: A Critical Analysis Abia State is predominantly agrarian, with a significant portion of its population engaged in farming and related activities. Despite its agricultural potential, the state grapples with persistent poverty, food insecurity, and underdevelopment, which are exacerbated by inefficiencies in its food chains. A critical analysis of these issues reveals that the food chain—encompassing production, processing, distribution, and consumption—plays a pivotal role in either perpetuating or alleviating poverty and underdevelopment. By examining the structural weaknesses within the food chain, the socio-economic conditions of the population, and the broader developmental challenges, this…
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