Abia State

Jan
21
2024
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Udumeze Ohafia Passes On To Glory

Udumeze Ohafia Passes On To Glory

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash, South East
NOTICE OF TRANSITION THE COUNCIL OF OHAFIA MONARCHS (ONOKO NDI EZIEOGO OHAFIA) WERE TRADITIONALLY NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PASSAGE UNTO GLORY OF THE UDUMEZE OHAFIA, EBIRI OF ELU, THE CHAIRMAN AND CLAN HEAD OF OHAFIA ANCIENT KINGDOM, A DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AND ACADEMIC, OHAFIA MAN OF DISTINCTION, (OMD) EZIE OHAMOHA PROF EMMANUEL UME LEKWA IMAGA. IN THE SAME VEIN , THE ROYAL FAMILY, UMU-ELEKWA, ELU OHAFIA TRADITIONALLY APPOINTED PRINCE ENGINEER UMA AGBAI OLUGU, AS THE REGENT. IN A STATEMENT JOINTLY ISSUED AT THE END OF AN EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL ON SATURDAY (ORIE) 20TH JANUARY 2024 AT THE UDUMEZE'S PALACE ELU…
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Jan
20
2024
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A New Frontier Of Excellence: From Vision To Execution – Gov Alex

A New Frontier Of Excellence: From Vision To Execution – Gov Alex

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
A NEW FRONTIER OF EXCELLENCE: FROM VISION TO EXECUTION Being the text of a speech delivered by the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on the formal Inauguration of the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council on January 18, 2024 at the Banquet Hall, Abia State Government House, Umuahia. Protocol, I welcome everyone here seated, as well as those joining from virtual platforms, with a great sense of joy and fulfilment. Today’s event is the climax of several weeks of planning, consultations and engagements with several stakeholders and key partners on how to create a robust team of world beaters,…
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Jan
18
2024
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Abia’s Modular Refinery Starts 2025 – Commissioner For Information

Abia’s Modular Refinery Starts 2025 – Commissioner For Information

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
Abia's Modular Refinery Starts 2025 - Commissioner As Nigerians continue to groan over the high cost of petroleum products in the country, Abia State Government has disclosed that its modular refinery being built at the Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP), Owaza in Ukwa West LGA of the state will be ready in 2025. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu, who made this disclosure in Umuahia while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting, explained that the project is one of the projects that are important to the Alex Otti-led government. “Therefore every effort is…
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Jan
18
2024
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NG- Cares: ABIA Govt Starts Assisting SMEs With N5.9 Billion Grants

NG- Cares: ABIA Govt Starts Assisting SMEs With N5.9 Billion Grants

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
NG-Cares: Abia Govt Starts Assisting SMEs With N5.9 Billion Grants Abia State Governor, Alex OttiA total of 6,500 small scale business owners in Abia State have benefitted from Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Program (results area 3). NG-CARES is a program designed to mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the livelihoods of poor individuals, farmers, vulnerable households, communities, and owners of micro and small enterprises in Nigeria. The program is subdivided into result area 1, 2 and 3. The result area 1 focuses on increasing social transfers, basic services, and livelihood support to poor…
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Jan
18
2024
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Gov Otti Inaugurates Abia State Global Economic Advisory Council

Gov Otti Inaugurates Abia State Global Economic Advisory Council

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
PRESS RELEASE:. INAUGURATION OF THE ABIA STATE GLOBAL ECONOMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has announced the constitution of the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council (AGEAC) as part of his administration's strategic plan to ensure the overall economic development of the state.Consequently, Governor Otti has appointed 20 distinguished Nigerians with global acclaim to serve on the Council, aimed at building Abia into a self-sustaining economic hub.Those appointed are: Ms. Arunma Oteh, OON – Co-Chair His Highness Khaleefa Muhammad Sanusi II, CON, Co-Chair Mr. Bolaji Balogun - Co-Chair Mr. Victor Onyenkpa – Member Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru,…
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Jan
16
2024
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Abia Govt Urge Residents Of Ovom Street To Relocate To Safer Areas

Abia Govt Urge Residents Of Ovom Street To Relocate To Safer Areas

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
The Abia State government is urging residents of Ovom Street, Ogbor Hill, Aba, to relocate to safer areas as severe erosion threatens their homes. The 200-meter stretch of eroded land has already destroyed numerous buildings and put lives at risk. Permanent Secretary of the Environment Ministry, Mrs. Joy Maduka, emphasized the urgency of the situation. Temporary accommodation has been offered to facilitate the relocation, which was mandated by a vacation order issued on January 12, 2024. "No life or property should be lost to this erosion," stated Maduka. "The government appeals to residents to cooperate and relocate without delay." Adequate…
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Jan
15
2024
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Otti’s Victory At Supreme Court Saved Abia From Crisis – Catholic Priest

Otti’s Victory At Supreme Court Saved Abia From Crisis – Catholic Priest

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT AFFIRMING GOV OTTI'S VICTORY SAVED ABIA FROM CRISIS - CATHOLIC PRIEST A Catholic priest, Rev. Father (Dr.) Henry Maduka, says the Supreme Court verdict affirming the victory of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, saved Abia from falling into crisis. Rev. Father Maduka, the Chancellor of Umuahia Catholic Diocese, said a crisis of unimaginable proportion would have descended upon the state if the judgment had gone otherwise. This, according to him, was because Abians had completely lost confidence in the previous administration in the state and the party that brought them into office and had looked…
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Jan
15
2024
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Otti Woo Industrialists Back To Aba City

Otti Woo Industrialists Back To Aba City

Abia State, Business, Good Governance, News Flash
Otti woo industrialists back to Aba…says his administration has started the process of rebuilding the commercial city Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has appealed to corporate organizations and other individuals who left Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, due to poor infrastructure to return, as his administration has started the process of rebuilding the commercial city. Otti made the assertion Saturday in Aba, at a “Victory Rally”, organised by party faithful and other residents of the commercial city, to celebrate his affirmation, by the Supreme Court, as the authentic winner of the 2023 Governorship Election in the State.…
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Jan
15
2024
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Gov Otti Fully Focused On Abia After Supreme Court Judgement Burying PDP, APC

Gov Otti Fully Focused On Abia After Supreme Court Judgement Burying PDP, APC

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
GOV OTTI FULLY FOCUSED ON ABIA AFTER SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT BURYING PDP, APC Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says with the resolution of all legal issues around the March 18, 2023 governorship election that brought him to power, he is now completely focused on addressing the challenges confronting the state. The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday reaffirmed Governor Otti as the duly elected Governor of Abia State, effectively shutting the doors against two of the opposition parties in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC), who had taken the Governor to court.…
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Jan
15
2024
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Supreme Court: It Is Time For All Abians To Join Hands With Gov. Otti – UAAP

Supreme Court: It Is Time For All Abians To Join Hands With Gov. Otti – UAAP

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
SUPREME COURT: It is time for all Abians to join hands with Gov. Otti – UAAP The United Abia Artistes & Patriots Forum (UAAP), has described the Supreme Court victory of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR as a victory for the progress of Abia State. In a press release made available to reporters in Umuahia and signed by the Convener of UAAP Amb. Dr. Osita Offor ‘The Ultimate Commander’, the group revealed that they expected the victory because of the emergence of Gov. Otti is a product of God’s intervention and the determination of the people of Abia State. “The…
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