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Jul

2024

Gov. Otti Declares Open 4 Days Training Program For Judicial Officers; Assures ABIA Judiciary Better Working Conditions

Abia State, Good Governance, Judiciary, News Flash

GOV OTTI ASSURES ABIA JUDICIARY OF BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS *Charges them to remain unbiased in justice disposition Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has assured the judiciary arm of government in the state of his determination to provide enabling environment for the administration of justice system in the state. Governor Otti stated this while declaring open a four day training programme by the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICARB) in the Capital City of God's Own State. Represented by his Deputy, Engr Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, Governor Otti disclosed that the essence of organising the programme is to…

Jul

2024

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Flag-Off Of ABIA Medical Village Imminent As Gov. Otti Targets Transforming ABIA Into A Destination For Medical Tourism

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

FLAG-OFF OF ABIA MEDICAL VILLAGE IMMINENT AS GOV. OTTI TARGETS TRANSFORMING ABIA INTO A DESTINATION FOR MEDICAL TOURISM. The Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has disclosed that he will soon flag-off the Abia Medical Village to transform Abia into a destination for medical tourism. Governor Otti made the disclosure on Sunday 21st July, in his Umuehim Nvosi country home, Isiala Ngwa South LGA when he played host to the Extended Hands of Grace and Lifted Hands team from the United States of America (USA), who came to Abia on a medical mission at Umuekwule village, Afugiri in Umuahia…

Jul

2024

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We Are Resolute About Ending Divisive Governance In ABIA – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

WE ARE RESOLUTE ABOUT ENDING DIVISIVE GOVERNANCE IN ABIA – GOVERNOR OTTI The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has said that his administration is resolute about ending divisive and clannish governance in Abia State. Governor Otti stated this on Sunday 21st July 2024, at the Wesley Methodist Church Umuekwule Afugiri, Umuhia North Local Government of Abia State during the thanksgiving service of the Onwuneme family for the successful burial of Princess (Mrs.) Victoria Nkolika Onwuneme. Governor Otti stated that his administration’s only focus is on good governance and ensuring that the dividends of democracy spread across…

Jul

2024

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Service, Courage And History As Governor Alex Otti OFR Swear-In Newly Appointed Special Advisers And Heads Of Government Agencies

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Service, Courage and History Being the Text of a Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Swearing-in of Newly Appointed Special Advisers and Heads of Government Agencies on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Government House, Umuahia Protocols, Leadership is an exercise in continuous team building. It is essentially about finding the right people, placing them at the right positions, and giving them the leverage to work in harmony with other team members to translate the vision of the leader, into the reality of the collective. The responsibility of building the New Abia which our administration has been saddled…

Jul

2024

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Abia Harmonized Taskforce And Governor Alex Otti’s Desire For A Sane State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

Abia Harmonised Taskforce and Governor Alex Otti’s Desire for a Sane State. "We will stop all kinds of touting, extortion, harrassement and intimidation of our citizens" Those were the words of Governor Alex Otti at different fora during the campaigns.The First Class economist believed that the gospel of ease of doing business would be a mirage if well intended practical measures were not put in place to create the enabling environment for investors and business men and women to carry out their legitimate business activities without hindrance. Governor Alex Otti didn't just create the Abia Harmonised Taskforce after instructing for…

Jul

2024

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All Roads Lead To Asaga Ohafia As Dr. Uma Eleazu Celebrates Wife On Her Ascendency To The Prestigious UKE – IWU

Abia North, Abia State, Arts And Culture, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

All Roads Lead To Asaga Ohafia As Dr. Uma Eleazu Celebrates Wife Elder Chief Mrs. Njansi Anya Uma Eleazu On Her Ascendency To The Prestigious UKE - IWU. The event which will take place at Country home of Dr. Uma Eleazu after the official traditional outing at the Asaga Ohafia Town Hall. The Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu EMETU is expected to represent the ABIA State Governor Dr. Alex Otti OFR at event . Also expected at the event are member representing Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa and Member representing Ohafia South Hon. Chief Kalu Nwoke (Etiokwe)…

Jul

2024

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Gov Otti Meets NLC, TUC And JNC, Reassured His Commitment To The Welfare Of Workers

Abia State, Labour, News Flash

BREAKING NEWS: Governor Alex Otti meets with the leadership of organised Labour in Abia State; Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), reassures of his commitment to the welfare of workers. Against the backdrop of misleading information, Governor Otti says his government has not received any dime from the Federal Government to implement 35,000 Naira wage award for workers in the State but promised to look into the wage award demand of Abia Workers. Governor Otti stated this during a meeting he held with the leadership of the organized labour in the State. He…

Jul

2024

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NAFDAC Strengthens Collaboration With ABIA State Police Command

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Security

NATIONAL AGENCY FOR FOOD AND DRUGS ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL ( NAFDAC ) STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND. Today, 12/08/2024 at about 1200hrs, delegates from the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), led by the Director southeast zone, paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc at the Command Headquarters Umuahia. The purpose of their visit was to familiarize themselves with the Commissioner of Police, express appreciation for the command’s efforts of past collaboration, and further strengthen collaboration. The Commissioner of Police and his…

Jul

2024

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Federal Road Safety Commission Pays A Study Tour To ABIA State Police Command

Abia State, News Flash, Security

FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION PAYS A STUDY TOUR TO ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND Today 09/08/2024 at about 1500hrs, participants from Federal Road Safety Corps Command and Staff College (FRSC), Udi Enugu State, led by CC J.P.U Udom embarked on a study tour to Abia State Police Command, with the theme: Multifaceted Approach to Road Traffic Crash Reduction in Nigeria: Need for effective collaboration. They were warmly welcomed by the Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc, and members of his management team on behalf of the Inspector General of Police. The interactive session expounded…

Jul

2024

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Construction Of Ariam/Usaka Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene Road; ABIA Partners With FGN

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Works

ABIA STATE GOVT. PARTNERS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO CONSTRUCT ARIAM/USAKA IKWUANO/IKOT EKPENE ROAD. Abia State Government is set to partner with the Federal Government to reconstruct the Ariam/Usaka Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road. Governor Alex Otti, OFR, disclosed this on Sunday 14th July, during a church service at Christ Embassy along Library Avenue, Bank Road Umuahia. While addressing the joyous congregation, Governor Otti said, “I want to reassure the pastor that we are doing something about the Ikot Ekpene-Ariama/Usaka all the way. Just like we are partnering with the Federal Government on the Airport Project which will be advertised very soon, we are…