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Jun

2024

Gov Otti Meets With Defence Chief, Gen Musa

GOV OTTI MEETS WITH DEFENCE CHIEF, GEN MUSA Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Thursday paid a working visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, in his office at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting provided Governor Otti the opportunity to brief the Defence Chief on the security situation in Abia as well as thank him for his support in the State government's effort to ensure the security of lives and property in the State. Images below show Governor Otti during his visit to General Musa. KAZIE UKOChief Press Secretary to the GovernorAbia StateGovernment House,…

Jun

2024

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Empowered: Being Gov Otti’s Speech On Democracy Day June 12, 2024 In ABIA State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Empowered. Being the Text of a Broadcast by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, to Mark the Democracy Day Celebration in Abia State on June 12, 2024. Umunne m Ndi Abia, fellow Nigerians, men and women of goodwill, I bring you special Democracy Day greetings from Umuahia, the capital of our great State, Abia. Let me congratulate all of us for the special privilege of witnessing the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. May I also appreciate you, dear compatriots, for your unyielding faith in democracy, especially in the dark days of military dictatorship, when it seemed to many like an unrealistic dream.…

Jun

2024

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Governor Otti Felicitates With Environmental Expert, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe On Her Appointment By President Tinubu

Abia State, Environment, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

GOVERNOR OTTI FELICITATES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERT, DR. NKIRUKA MADUEKWE ON HER APPOINTMENT BY PRESIDENT TINUBU. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with an Abia-born Environmental Expert, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe on her recent appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council On Climate Change (NCCC) by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Expressing joy over the appointment, Governor Otti described it as well deserved, and enjoined Dr. Maduekwe to see the appointment as an opportunity, as well as an inspiration to continue to record…

Jun

2024

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Enough Of The Insults On Ikpeazu – Ukwa La Ngwa Elders Council Warn Kinsmen

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, Gossips, News Flash

🚨 Stop Insulting Ikpeazu - Ukwa La Ngwa Elders Council warn kinsmen. The Ukwa La Ngwa Elders Council has described as unprecedented, the vulgar attacks hauled at each other, particularly on their son and brother, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, by his own ethnic brothers, since he served out his tenure as Abia State Governor. The Council in a statement signed by its leader, Dr. Max Nduaguibe, beseech the political class to embark on a total journey of genuine reconciliation among themselves as brothers without which their political fortunes will be imperilled. The Elders rejected insinuation that Dr Okezie Ikpeazu achieved nothing…

Jun

2024

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June 12: Democracy Day Celebration Broadcast By The Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

June 11, 2024 Press Release: JUNE 12: DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION BROADCAST BY THE GOVERNOR, DR. ALEX OTTI, OFR The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, will address the State on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, to mark this year’s Democracy Day Celebration. All radio and television stations in the State are advised to hook on to the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia (BCA) by 9 a.m. for transmission. SIGNED:Kazie UkoChief Press Secretary to the GovernorAbia StateGovernment House, Umuahia.

Jun

2024

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Gov. Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the suspension from office of the Commissioner for Health Abia State, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo. The suspension is to pave way for the investigation of allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the Commissioner. Governor Otti's action is in line with his zero tolerance policy for misconduct of any kind, and strong adherence to the twin principles of transparency and accountability in governance to ensure that actions of appointees must at all times advance the good and well-being of Abians. The Abia state Government is committed to good governance and…

Jun

2024

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New ABIA Creme De-Lacreme Celebrate With Chief Nwaka Inem On His Birthday

Abia State, Birthday, Entertainment, News Flash

Chief Nwaka Inem Celebrates 63rd Birthday in Grand Style On 10th June, 2024 Chief Nwaka Inem, Enyioha of Abiriba Enachioken and Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce and Industry to Governor Alex Otti OFR celebrated his 63rd Birthday in appreciation to God for His mercies and benevolence. Earlier a thanksgiving service was held at St. Peter's Presbyterian Church, Umuahia and afterwards his guests retired to the swimming pool side in the residence of Chief McDonald Uba at Ubakala, Umuahia South LGA.It was a gathering of family members, friends, well-wishers and political associates who came to identify with Enyioha on his special…

Jun

2024

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Gov Otti Visits Family Of Slain Soldier Cpl Ikpeama, Consoles Mother, Wife

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

Governor Otti Visits Family of Slain Soldier CPL Ikpeama, consoles Mother,Wife Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Sunday visited the family of Cpl Lucky Ikechukwu Ikpeama, one of the soldiers killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Obikabia Junction, Obingwa Local Government Area. Late Cpl Ikpeama hailed from the same village, Nvosi, in Isialangwa South Local Government Area, as Governor Otti. The deceased, one of the five soldiers ambushed and killed by the gunmen, on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his duty post, left behind a young wife with about four-month-old baby, and an aged mother. Governor Otti commiserated with…

Jun

2024

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7th Annual Convention In ABIA: Governor Otti Pledges To Partner With IMSU Alumni Association

Abia State, Economy, News Flash, South East

7th Annual Convention in Abia: Governor Otti Pledges to Partner with IMSU Alumni Association The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has promised to partner with the Imo State University Alumni Association (IMSUAA) in ensuring a seamless and successful 7th Annual Convention in Umuahia, the capital of the state. He made this promise while receiving in audience both members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of IMSUAA led by Barr Okey Ozumba and Local Organizing Committee for the convention at Nvosi, his country home. According to Governor Otti, alumni associations all over the world play a major role in assisting…

Jun

2024

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Gov Otti Directs Immediate Restoration Of Dilapidated NYSC Camp Structures, Facilities

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI DIRECTS IMMEDIATE RESTORATION OF DILAPIDATED NYSC CAMP STRUCTURES, FACILITIES Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has directed the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Nwobilor Ananaba, to visit the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Umunnato, Bende Local Government Area, to ascertain the extent of deterioration with a view to fixing same. Governor Otti gave the directive on Friday when he played host to the State Coordinator of the NYSC in Abia state, Barr. Mrs. Gladys Adama, and her team, among whom were corps members, who visited him. The Governor expressed shock to learn how…