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Aug

2024

Abia State Task Force On Petroleum And Natural Resources Congratulates Hon. Chimereze Okeigbo Okoro(SA, IGR To Gov. Otti) On His Birthday

Happy birthday to an extraordinary leader and an even more remarkable brother and friend, Hon. Chimereze Okeigbo Okoro! May God's unwavering faithfulness be your constant companion throughout the year ahead. You embody the qualities of a true leader, and your presence is a blessing to those around you. Here's to another year of shining bright, leading with wisdom, and inspiring others with your courage and heart. May God's love, favor, and guidance be with you every step of the way. Cheers to an amazing birthday and an incredible year ahead! Congratulations once more. Air Commodore Ifeanyi Azubuike(Rtd). Chairman

Aug

2024

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Flag-Off Of The Ohafia To Arochukwu Road (Highway) By His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR.

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Works

25-08-2024 PRESS RELEASE : FLAG-OFF OF THE OHAFIA TO AROCHUKWU ROAD (HIGHWAY) BY HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. ALEX CHIOMA OTTI, OFR. In line with the Accelerated and Even Development Agenda of the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and the fulfillment of his Campaign Promise to Ndi Abia: You are cordially invited to witness the flag-off ceremony for the Construction of the Ohafia to Arochukwu Road (Highway) to reconnect Arochukwu back to the State and grant easy access to farmers to bring their farm produces to the State Markets. This epoch making event is scheduled…

Aug

2024

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My Voyage In ABIA State Government: A Journey Of Growth And Learning – By Godwin Okore

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash

My Voyage In Abia State Government: A Journey of Growth and Learning By Godwin Okore Sequel to a painstaking selection process and interview session, my voyage into the Abia State Government as the Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the Governor came to the fore on the 29th of May, 2023 at the Umuahia Township Stadium, the venue of the official inauguration and Swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR as the 4th democratically elected Governor of Abia State. The atmosphere of joy and excitement that heralded this moment was a palpable reflection of the unquenchable thirst of the Abia people for…

Aug

2024

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The Mandate Of Securing ABIA State Is Sacrosanct, Gov. Otti Declares

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Security

The Mandate of Securing Abia State is sacrosanct, Governor Alex Otti Declares. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he will continue to deliver on his mandate of securing the State and called on all Abians to join hands to boost security in the state. Governor Otti stated this while declaring open the Renewed Hope Agenda, a Citizen's Town hall Engagement on strengthening Community policing in Nigeria held at the international conference centre, Umiahia. Speaking at the town hall meeting with the theme: "Community policing, Building a Safer State Together", Dr. Otti underscored the importance of security. According to him,…

Aug

2024

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Service To Community: Being Speech Delivered By Gov. Otti At The Citizens’ Town-Hall Engagement On Strengthening Community Policing In Nigeria

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

Service to Community Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Citizens’ Town-hall Engagement on Strengthening Community Policing in Nigeria, on August 22, 2024, at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia Protocols, On assumption of office in May last year, I announced that security of lives and property shall be the number one priority of the State Government as stipulated in our Constitution. Right from the inauguration podium, I made it clear that we were prepared to give everything to keep our people safe from criminals and those whose trade threaten the security and…

Aug

2024

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Governor Otti Felicitates With Pastor Jerry Eze As He Clocks 42

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance, News Flash

GOVERNOR OTTI FELICITATES WITH PASTOR JERRY EZE AS HE CLOCKS 42. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with Pastor Jerry Uchechukwu Eze of Streams of Joy Church International on the occasion of his 42nd birthday. In a birthday message, Governor Otti described Pastor Eze as a God-fearing vibrant and humble servant of God who has yielded himself to God for special assignments of ministration, healing and soul-winning, and thanked God for using Pastor Eze as a Divine instrument from Abia to preach the gospel of Christ to the world, especially through the NSPPD…

Aug

2024

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Gov. Otti Congratulates Engr. Jennifer Adighije On Her Appointment As MD/CEO Of Niger Delta Power Holding Company

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, News Flash

GOVERNOR OTTI CONGRATULATES ENGR. JENNIFER ADIGHIJE ON HER APPOINTMENT AS MD/CEO OF NIGER DELTA POWER HOLDING COMPANY The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has congratulated the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to President on Entrepreneurship Development in Communication Innovation and digital economy, Engr. Jennifer Adighije on her new Appointment as the MD/CEO of Niger Delta Power Holding Company. Governor Otti expressed happiness that Engr. Adighije's accomplishments and hard work is being rewarded with more work by the President, and praised her for showing exceptional skills and passion in her service to the nation and enjoined her…

Aug

2024

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Corruption: A Virus That Must Be Tackled In Our Match To ‘A New ABIA State’. – By Anokwuru Christian Uche, PhD

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

CORRUPTION: A VIRUS THAT MUST BE TACKLED IN OUR MATCH TO 'A NEW ABIA STATE.' By, Anokwuru Christian Uche, PhD. INTRODUCTION According to Garry Skinner, the founder of Watoto Ministries, corruption is a vile disease that sucks and drains the health out of something good. Corruption in society is an evil moral infection that keeps the community in a state of perpetual sickness. Corruption is a moral virus. It is so potent that it leaves its host sick, lethargic, and unable to realize and accomplish all that a good person can. Where corruption thrives, poverty rather than prosperity thrives. Wealth…

Aug

2024

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My Plan Is To Have A Civil Service Driven By Innovation – Gov. Otti

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MY PLAN IS TO HAVE A CIVIL SERVICE DRIVEN BY INNOVATION - GOV. OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his overall plan is to have in place a civil service driven by innovation and technology to fit into the 21st century demands. Governor Otti who stated this while playing host to a delegation of the British High Commission to Nigeria led by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, at his Nvosi country home, said that all he is doing in the civil service sector is aimed at preparing the workforce for the future. The Governor…

Aug

2024

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A Future-Ready Society: Being Text Of Speech By Gov. Otti During Visit Of The British High Commissioner….

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

A Future-Ready Society Being the Text of a Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, During the Visit of the British High Commissioner/Close-Out Ceremony of the 5-Day Digital Training Workshop for Abia Civil Servants Sponsored by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Protocols, I am very delighted to welcome the British High Commissioner, His Excellency, Dr Richard Montgomery and his entourage to Abia, God’s Own State. This very visit by the High Commissioner and his team highlights in a very special way, his genuine commitment to the development of Nigeria, and its subnational units.…