Abia State

May
17
2024
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Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Chief Ndukwe Iko Reelected.

Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Chief Ndukwe Iko Reelected.

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash
Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Chief Ndukwe Iko Reelected. Hon Commissioner Of Local Government And Chieftancy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu, Hon Member Representing Ohafia South State Constituency at Abia House Of Assembly, Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe) and Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Chief Ogba Onuoha(Bourdex) were in attendance at the election for Nnaka IV of Okon Aku Ohafia held today 17th may, 2024 at the Ohafia Local Government Council Secretariat. Hon Etiokwe speaking to newsmen after the election commends the good people of Okon Aku for conducting themselves during the exercise which produced Chief Ndukwe Iko as Nnaka IV of…
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May
17
2024
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Re: Election Of Nnaka IV Okon-Aku; Refutal/My Position – Deacon David Ikpo PhD; Contestant

Re: Election Of Nnaka IV Okon-Aku; Refutal/My Position – Deacon David Ikpo PhD; Contestant

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, Politics
Re: Election Of Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Refutal/My Position - Deacon David ikpo PhD; Contestant Our Community Okon-aku made up of 26 Communities, has been held by the jugular for decades, by a particular Compound and few cronies of theirs. Our Traditional Rulers (Ezeogo and Nnaka) had died for long, leaving only the President General (PG) Mr Mmecha Umeh to run the general affairs of the Community, until he went and stole from EREI and got detained by the Government and he's currently facing Criminal Charges. A Committee was set up that organised the Election which produced Chief Engr Ndukwe…
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May
16
2024
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Gov Otti Pledges Collaboration With NAFDAC To Fight Fake Drugs, Pays Homage To Dora Akunyili’s Memory

Gov Otti Pledges Collaboration With NAFDAC To Fight Fake Drugs, Pays Homage To Dora Akunyili’s Memory

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI PLEDGES COLLABORATION WITH NAFDAC TO FIGHT FAKE DRUGS, PAYS HOMAGE TO DORA AKUNYILI'S MEMORY Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has paid homage to the memory of the late former Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Dora Akunyili. Governor Otti, who said he had close family relationship with Professor Akunyili and her equally late husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, called for a minute silence in honour of the two, when he met with the Director General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, in Government House, Umuahia, on Tuesday. The NAFDAC DG…
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May
16
2024
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Israeli Ambassador Commends Gov Otti, Says Visit To ABIA Tribute To Security, Quality Leadership

Israeli Ambassador Commends Gov Otti, Says Visit To ABIA Tribute To Security, Quality Leadership

Abia State, Good Governance, International, News Flash
ISRAELI AMBASSADOR COMMENDS GOV OTTI, SAYS VISIT TO ABIA TRIBUTE TO SECURITY, QUALITY LEADERSHIP The Abia State Government has expressed strong desire to partner with the nation of Israel in developing its economic and technological potential, with specific reference to human capital, agriculture, digital economy and micro small and medium enterprise (MSME). Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, made this known on Tuesday when the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Michael Freeman, paid him a visit at the Government House, Umuahia. This came just as Ambassador Freeman commended the leadership quality of Governor Otti, saying that his visit to Abia…
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May
16
2024
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Gov Otti Says ABIA Will Partner With Unido In Industrial Development

Gov Otti Says ABIA Will Partner With Unido In Industrial Development

Abia State, Business, News Flash
GOV OTTI SAYS ABIA TO PARTNER WITH UNIDO IN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says Abia would partner with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in the development and implementation of its industrial policy. Governor Otti, who stated this at a recent meeting with a delegation from UNIDO, hailed the organisation's vast experience in crucial sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, SME support, and industrialisation policies, among others. The Governor underscored UNIDO's familiarity with the state's needs and potentials and noted that the collaborative effort between the state government and the organisation would drive industrial…
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May
15
2024
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Rivers Gov, Fubara, Praises Gov Otti, Calls Him Integrity Action Man

Rivers Gov, Fubara, Praises Gov Otti, Calls Him Integrity Action Man

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
RIVERS GOV, FUBARA, PRAISES GOV OTTI, CALLS HIM INTEGRITY ACTION MAN Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has praised Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, describing him as an "action integrity man". Governor Fubara said his Abia counterpart, Governor Otti’s integrity is not artificial but action-driven. He said despite coming in as Governor of Abia in the face of difficulties, Governor Otti was unperturbed as he went about his duties, making life easy for the people of Abia. The Rivers Governor, much liked by his people, spoke Tuesday during the commissioning of the Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo (Old Bori) Road in Eleme…
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May
15
2024
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2 YPP House Of Assembly Members Decamp To Labour Party, Visits Gov Otti

2 YPP House Of Assembly Members Decamp To Labour Party, Visits Gov Otti

Abia State, House Of Assembly, News Flash
TWO YPP HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MEMBERS DECAMP TO LABOUR, VISIT GOV OTTI Two members of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in the Abia State House of Assembly have decamped to the ruling Labour Party (LP) in the State. The decampees, Hon. Iheanacho Nwogu, representing Osisioma North State Constituency and Hon. Fine Ahuama, representing Osisioma South State Constituency, said leaving their former party will enable them join the Governor in deepening democracy at the grassroots for the benefit of their constituents. Honourables Nwogu and Ahuama spoke on Tuesday evening, when they visited Governor Otti at the Presidential Lodge inside the Government…
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May
15
2024
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Gov Otti Says ABIA Will Leverage Digital Technology To Grow Economy

Gov Otti Says ABIA Will Leverage Digital Technology To Grow Economy

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance
GOV OTTI SAYS ABIA WILL LEVERAGE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY TO GROW ECONOMY Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration is passionate about taking advantage of the opportunities provided by digital technology in managing the state's economy. Governor Otti stated this on Monday while addressing participants of Study Group 7, Senior Executive Course 46 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru Jos, who are on study tour and fact-finding mission to Abia state. The Governor, who commended the participants for the choice of Abia for the tour, described the study theme: 'Digital Economy,Youth Empowerment and Sustainable…
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May
15
2024
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Dr. Alex Otti’s KPMG Audit Release As Coup De Grace That Strips Ikpeazu Totally Naked – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere(Okpotemba)

Dr. Alex Otti’s KPMG Audit Release As Coup De Grace That Strips Ikpeazu Totally Naked – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere(Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
DR. ALEX OTTI'S KPMG AUDIT RELEASE AS COUP DE GRACE THAT STRIPS IKPEAZU TOTALLY NAKED. I have always regarded Victor Ikpeazu as a shameless man working the streets naked and smiling at everybody but nothing prepared me for the shock of how truly stripped the KPMG report has exposed him. This man's mental frame was simply unhinged to corruption and debauchery. It is that bad. His patronizers instead of hiding their crack heads in the shame that Ikpeazu brought to them, are back again in town explaining, analyzing, educating us and wishing away the audit report as administrative procedure, process…
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May
14
2024
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Federal Govt Commends Gov Otti On Proactive Steps To Resolve Health Sector Issues In Abia

Federal Govt Commends Gov Otti On Proactive Steps To Resolve Health Sector Issues In Abia

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, Health, News Flash
FEDERAL GOVT COMMENDS GOV OTTI ON PROACTIVE STEPS TO RESOLVE HEALTH SECTOR ISSUES IN ABIA The Federal Government has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for taking proactive measures to resolve the lingering challenges in the state's healthcare system prior to his assumption of office on May 29, 2023. Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salman Anas-Ibrahim, who gave the commendation, said by declaring a state of emergency in the health sector and increasing allocation to health in the 2024 Budget by 15% as well as the swift resolution of salary disputes, Governor Otti significantly…
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