Abia State

May
13
2024
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Gov Otti Restates Resolve To Rid Lokpanta Cattle Market Of Crime, Thanks Traders For Cooperating With Govt

Gov Otti Restates Resolve To Rid Lokpanta Cattle Market Of Crime, Thanks Traders For Cooperating With Govt

Abia State, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI RESTATES RESOLVE TO RID LOKPANTA CATTLE MARKET OF CRIME, THANKS TRADERS FOR COOPERATING WITH GOVT Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has restated the State Government's resolve to rid the popular Lokpanta Cattle Market in Umunneochi of crime and make it non-residential. Governor Otti said his administration is ready to protect legitimate business persons trading in the market and support such individuals, but made it clear that Government would no longer allow anyone to live inside the market. The Governor spoke on Sunday, when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Lokpanta Cattle Market, along the Enugu-Umuahia-Aba-Port…
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May
12
2024
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Abia Pensioners In Solidarity March, Thank Gov Otti For Pension Arrears, Full Monthly Payments

Abia Pensioners In Solidarity March, Thank Gov Otti For Pension Arrears, Full Monthly Payments

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
ABIA PENSIONERS IN SOLIDARITY MARCH, THANK GOV OTTI FOR PENSION ARREARS, FULL MONTHLY PAYMENTS Abia Pensioners under the umbrella of Concerned Abia Pensioners during the week staged a solidarity march round Umuahia, the State capital, singing and praising God for using Governor Alex Otti to end their many years of sufferings. The pensioners, who were dressed in all white, said that they were on solidarity march in support of Governor Otti for all the things he is doing generally in the State, but particularly the payment of their arrears of pension and commencement of full payment of their monthly pensions,…
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May
12
2024
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We’ll Reverse Anti-People Policies, Gov Otti Vows, Methodist Prelate Says ABIA Subject Of Discussion Home, Abroad

We’ll Reverse Anti-People Policies, Gov Otti Vows, Methodist Prelate Says ABIA Subject Of Discussion Home, Abroad

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
WE'LL REVERSE ANTI-PEOPLE POLICIES, GOV OTTI VOWS, METHODIST PRELATE SAYS ABIA SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION HOME, ABROAD Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says the interest of the people will continue to come first in policy enactment and implementation, as his administration has taken steps to reverse anything found not to be in line with this expectation. Governor Otti, who described his administration as a selfless kind of leadership, oriented towards the welfare of the people, assured that he would continue to offer good governance for the benefit of Ndi Abia. The Governor spoke on Saturday, when he received the…
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May
11
2024
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Gov Otti’s Boldness And Honesty In Throwing Stones From A Glass House; A Rare Display Of Political Correctitude – Anokwuru C. U

Gov Otti’s Boldness And Honesty In Throwing Stones From A Glass House; A Rare Display Of Political Correctitude – Anokwuru C. U

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI'S BOLDNESS AND HONESTY IN THROWING STONES FROM A GLASS HOUSE: A RARE DISPLAY OF POLITICAL CORRECTITUDE Dr. Alex Otti has come to be known for being upfront and honest about government money matters — a rare trait in Nigerian politics where leaders often keep people in the dark. Since he became the Governor of Abia State, Otti has always been straightforward and open, making it easy for the public to access and assess his administration, unlike previous governments in the state. One thing anyone would easily pick from Otti's leadership style is that he does not hide…
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May
11
2024
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Conversion Of N10 Billion Naira Loan To 32 Beneficiaries Through A Third Party Calls For Immediate Arrest Of Ikpeazu

Conversion Of N10 Billion Naira Loan To 32 Beneficiaries Through A Third Party Calls For Immediate Arrest Of Ikpeazu

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Politics
CONVERSION OF N10 BILLION NAIRA LOAN TO 32 BENEFICIARIES THROUGH A THIRD PARTY CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ARREST OF OKEZIE VICTOR IKPEAZU. Its a pity that some people are spending valuable time defending this brazen fraud in the name of contractor refinancing scheme or whatever you call it. The more you defend this open stealing of the people's funds, the more you sound ridiculous. It is very clear from the foregoing audit report released by government governor Alex Otti that Ferotex Construction Coy has been used by Ikpeazu to fleece the Abia account with reckless abandon. There was indeed never any…
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May
11
2024
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Gov Otti Set To Procure CNG Buses To Ease Transportation And Cushion The Effects Of Subsidy

Gov Otti Set To Procure CNG Buses To Ease Transportation And Cushion The Effects Of Subsidy

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Transportation
Gov. Otti set to procure CNG buses to ease transportation and cushion the effects of subsidy Gov. Otti disclosed this at the monthly media chat tagged "Gov. Otti speaks to Abians" when asked about the palliative received from FG to cushion the effects of subsidy and how it was disbursed in the state "So the first set of subsidy was shared at the ward level, and we ensured it was shared to vulnerable men and women, and then the last set we shared to civil servants from grade level 1-7, maybe when we receive another set we'll know how to…
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May
10
2024
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Gov Otti Condoles NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, Over Brother’s Death

Gov Otti Condoles NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, Over Brother’s Death

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI CONDOLES NSA, NUHU RIBADU, OVER BROTHER'S DEATH Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed heart-felt condolences to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the death of his elder brother, Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu. Governor Otti's commiserations were conveyed in a statement issued Wednesday, May 8, 2024, by his media office. The Governor in his statement said even though death is a path every human must walk, the loss of a close family member at his prime can be very painful and traumatic. Governor Otti prayed that God would by His infinite grace comfort Mallam…
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May
10
2024
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Food Security: ABIA To Train 300 Farmers At Nassarawa Farm

Food Security: ABIA To Train 300 Farmers At Nassarawa Farm

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
FOOD SECURITY: ABIA TO TRAIN 300 FARMERS AT NASSARAWA FARM Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has said that one of the ways Nigeria can solve the problem of food security is through the mechanisation of farming and establishing such businesses across the states of the federation. Governor Otti said with this measure, Nigeria would have found a panacea to food security amid rising import cost. The Governor made the call on Thursday during a capacity building training for the first batch of 300 candidates selected for agricultural training at CSS Global Integrated Farms, Nassarawa State. He stressed the…
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May
09
2024
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Restoring The Old Glory: Being Gov Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road Construction

Restoring The Old Glory: Being Gov Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road Construction

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, South East, Works
Restoring the Old Glory. Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Flag off of the Reconstruction of the Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Protocols, Let me, with a great sense of joy, welcome you to the formal flag off of the reconstruction of the 3.5 kilometre Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road. We have come together in continuation of our consistent efforts to restore the old glory of this city after decades of ruin orchestrated by wilful neglect, crass irresponsibility and a pathetic failure to appreciate the full significance of Aba to the economic…
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May
08
2024
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Appointment Of Members Of The ABIA State Judicial Service Commission

Appointment Of Members Of The ABIA State Judicial Service Commission

Abia State, Good Governance, Judiciary, News Flash
May 8, 2024 PRESS RELEASE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE ABIA STATE JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION The Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the re-constitution of the members of the Abia State Judicial Service Commission (Commission). Consequently, Governor Otti has nominated the following persons as members of the Commission pending their confirmation by the Abia State House of Assembly: Mr. Chibuzo Irobi – Member Mr. Finecountry Iyioku – Member Prof. Chukwu Udensi – Member Engr. Moses Ogbonna – Member SIGNED:Kazie UkoChief Press Secretary to the GovernorAbia StateGovernment House, Umuahia.
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