Abia State

Apr
18
2024
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Jnr Pope: Gov Otti Commiserate With Families Of ABIA Indigenes Involved In Mishap, Orders their Exhumation

Jnr Pope: Gov Otti Commiserate With Families Of ABIA Indigenes Involved In Mishap, Orders their Exhumation

Abia State, Good Governance, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
Following sad incident that occurred in Nollywood last week, the Executive Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti sent his heart felt condolence to the families of Abia State Indigines and others who were involved in the boat misshap that happened in Asaba. According to the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba(PhD), who confirmed that the Governor has released some money to enable the proper traditional rituals for the Abia state born creatives Mr Friday Okoroafor from Abam and Mr Joseph Anointing from Isialangwa for their bodies to be exhumed and brought back to their mother land.…
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Apr
17
2024
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Abia Govt Vows To Investigate Death Of Cadet Officer In An Umuahia Hotel

Abia Govt Vows To Investigate Death Of Cadet Officer In An Umuahia Hotel

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Security
Abia Govt Vows To Investigate Death of Cadet Officer in an Umuahia Hotel By Dandy Maduagwu Abia State Government has vowed to investigate the death of Emmanuel Onyeomereneche ,an Abia born Cadet Officer , who was found dead in the swimming pool of the Hotel Royal Damgrate , Umuahia recently. Addressing the people of Okwuta - Ibeku,Umuahia North LGA who came to protest the death of the deceased who is their son, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Navy Commander Macdonald Uba (Rtd.) assured that investigations would be thoroughly carried out to unravel the cause of the…
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Apr
13
2024
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Our Policies Geared Towards Growing Businesses, Attracting New Ones – Gov Otti

Our Policies Geared Towards Growing Businesses, Attracting New Ones – Gov Otti

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
OUR POLICIES GEARED TOWARDS GROWING BUSINESSES, ATTRACTING NEW ONES - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration has in the last 10 months worked towards growing businesses and attracting new ones into the state. Governor Otti described Abia as an investment friendly state, saying that it is his desire to see businesses operating in the state grow. The Governor stated this when he met with the Managing Director and management team of the Inner Galaxy Steel Company Limited, a Chinese conglomerate operating in the Ukwa-West axis of Abia State, who visited him on Thursday. "It…
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Apr
12
2024
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Gov Otti Mourns Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Describes His Death As A Huge Loss To The Country

Gov Otti Mourns Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Describes His Death As A Huge Loss To The Country

Abia State, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
Governor Otti Mourns Former Abia Governor, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Describes His Death as A Huge Loss to the Country. The Governor of Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the First Civilian Governor of the Old Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu who passed on a few hours ago. Dr. Onu was the governor before the creation of Ebonyi out of the old Abia and Enugu states. Governor Otti described Dr. Onu's death as a huge loss to Abia state, Ebonyi State, the Igbo nation and Nigeria as a…
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Apr
11
2024
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Former ABIA State Governor Ogbonnaya Onu Dies @ 72 After A Protracted Illness

Former ABIA State Governor Ogbonnaya Onu Dies @ 72 After A Protracted Illness

Abia State, Health, History, News Flash, Obituary
Former ABIA State Governor Ogbonnaya Onu Dies @ 72 After A Protracted Illness Former Nigerian Governor And Minister Dies At 72 A former Abia State Governor, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu is dead. 72-year-old Onu died on Thursday morning at an Abuja hospital. One of his kinsmen in Ebonyi who confirmed his death to SaharaReporters said the former governor had been ill for some time and his family had planned to fly him abroad after the Sallah break. “He has been sick for some time this year and his family said they would fly him abroad to get better medical treatment for…
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Apr
11
2024
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We Align With President Tinubu’s Policy On Affordable Housing – Gov Otti

We Align With President Tinubu’s Policy On Affordable Housing – Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands
WE ALIGN WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU'S POLICY ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING - GOV OTTI Abia State Government says its policy on housing is in agreement with that of the Federal Government for the country. Governor Alex Otti, OFR, who made the position of the state known, said Abia is in alignment with President Bola Tinubu's vision on provision of affordable housing to Nigerians. The Governor spoke when received in audience, a delegation of the Federal Housing Authority led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rt. Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, who visited him on Tuesday. Governor Otti said that his administration would…
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Apr
11
2024
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Gov Otti Charges UN Habitat To Quicken Work On Design Of Aba Master Plan

Gov Otti Charges UN Habitat To Quicken Work On Design Of Aba Master Plan

Abia State, Environment, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
GOV OTTI CHARGES UN HABITAT TO QUICKEN WORK ON DESIGN OF ABA MASTER PLAN Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has charged the UN Habitat to fastrack the delivery of Aba Master Plan as well as extend their work to the State capital, Umuahia, in order to accelerate the pace of work in the redevelopment of the cities. Governor Otti gave the charge when he received the UN Habitat, West Africa Portfolio Manager, Matthias Spaliviero, who visited Tuesday to brief him on the extent of work done by the agency in redesigning the Master Plan for Aba. The Governor,…
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Apr
11
2024
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Gov Otti Hosts Nigerian Doctors In America On Free Medical Mission To Abia

Gov Otti Hosts Nigerian Doctors In America On Free Medical Mission To Abia

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash
GOV OTTI HOSTS NIGERIAN DOCTORS IN AMERICA ON FREE MEDICAL MISSION TO ABIA Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed gratitude to members of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), for choosing Abia state as destination for this year's medical mission. Governor Otti said it was a privilege to have such a team of highly sought after and dedicated medical professionals coming to render free medical treatments and surgeries to the people of Abia. The Governor spoke when he hosted the team members to a dinner at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Umuahia, on Tuesday.…
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Apr
10
2024
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Rev Daniel Imo Foundation Congratulates ABIA Deputy Governor Engr Ikechukwu Emetu @ 40

Rev Daniel Imo Foundation Congratulates ABIA Deputy Governor Engr Ikechukwu Emetu @ 40

Abia State, Abia North, Birthday, News Flash
The board of directors, management and staff of Rev Daniel Imo Foundation (RDIF) wishes the deputy governor of Abia State, His excellency Eng. Ikechukwu Emetu a happy birthday, praying that God will continue to bless you with good health, wealth and wisdom. May His grace and divine presence continue to guide you as you discharge your duties. Happy birthday once again and many happy returns. Management
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Apr
09
2024
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Celebrating A Quintessential Role Model @ 40 – AttNews Joins Chukwudi Eke Mba

Celebrating A Quintessential Role Model @ 40 – AttNews Joins Chukwudi Eke Mba

Birthday, Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Personality
CELEBRATING A QUINTESSENTIAL ROLE MODEL @ 40 Born on 9th April 1984, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE hails from Amaekpu Ohafia, Ohafia local government area of Abia State.He attended Obalodon Montessori Nursery & Primary School, Lagos. He proceeded to Government Collage, Ketu Epe, Lagos State where he obtained his West Africa Examination Council Certificate. He advanced his education and was admitted into the prestigious Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State where he obtained his B.Eng, in Petroleum engineering in 2009. He has further received academic and professional training from major institutions around the world. As a young graduate beaming…
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