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May

2024

No Limits In The Pursuit Of Excellence: Being Gov Otti’s Speech At The Swearing In Of SAs And Mgt Of Boards

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

No Limits in the Pursuit of Excellence Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Swearing-in of the Special Advisers on Health and Energy, and the inauguration of the Management of Agencies and Boards on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Protocols, Let me joyfully welcome everyone who has come to witness the formal swearing-in of two very accomplished Nigerians as special advisers, and another set of distinguished professionals and leaders to the management of boards and parastatals. I want to specially thank Dr Ngozi Azodoh and Engr Kachy Etolue for accepting to serve the…

May

2024

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‘God Has Set You Up To Be A Star In Our Country’ – Kumuyi To Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Religion

'GOD HAS SET YOU UP TO BE A STAR IN OUR COUNTRY' - KUMUYI TO GOV OTTI The Founder and General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, more popularly known as Deeper Life Church, Pastor W. F. Kumuyi, says there is a bright light shining in Abia State. Pastor Kumuyi, who has been in the state for about a week for a crusade with the theme; "A Glorious Transformation Through Christ", spoke Tuesday, when he paid a working visit to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area. The revered…

May

2024

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Ogbonnaya Onu: We Will Immortalize Former ABIA Governor – Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash, Obituary

Press Release from the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Abuja April 30, 2024 Onu, Eze projected image of Ndi Igbo- Reps' S/East caucus …We will immortalize former Abia governor -Kalu South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has eulogized the first civilian governor of Abia State and former minister of science and technology, late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, saying he made Ndi Igbo of the South East proud in public service. The same glowing tribute is also paid to the former spokesman of the Senate, Senator Ayogu Eze who the caucus said projected the image of the…

May

2024

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You Betrayed Your Brother And Switched Allegiance – Jerry Uzosike Blasts Cosmos Ndukwe For Abandoning PDP

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

YOU BETRAYED YOUR BROTHER AND SWITCHED ALLEGIANCE- Jerry Uzosike blast Cosmos Ndukwe for abandoning PDP The later day saints who labeled me as a hungry man for resigning from PDP are now throwing around resignation letters themselves. You used to work as a photographer 📸 in Aba. When your brother became a governor and appointed you, you became a millionaire. But when he left office, you betrayed him and switched allegiance to the next governor. This cycle repeated as you jumped from one governor to another, collecting appointments along the way. Now, you have left the latest one as well.…

Apr

2024

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Party Leadership, National, State Assembly Members Pass Vote Of Confidence In Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

PARTY LEADERSHIP, NATIONAL, STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS PASS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN GOV OTTI Ahead of his one year anniversary in office on May 29, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has received an affirmative endorsement by the leadership of Labour Party (LP) in the state and 17 local government areas. Rising from an enlarged meeting which had in attendance the Governor, entire party hierarchy in the state, all political appointees in the Executive Cabinet, elected members at the National and State Assemblies, and senior stakeholders, the Party unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Governor Otti. Representative Hon. Obi…

Apr

2024

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Priscilla Otti Crowned Malaria Ambassador As She Observed World Malaria Day Alongside Global Partners

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, Humanitarian, News Flash

With the theme 'Accelerate The Fight Against Malaria For a More Equitable World', the wife of ABIA State Governor Mrs Priscilla Otti observed World Malaria Day alongside global partners, including her office, the state Ministry of Health, and PanAfricare Consortium. Their activities encompassed awareness campaigns, workshops, and the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets. During the event, she stressed the importance of consulting healthcare professionals instead of self-medication, underscoring that not all fevers stem from malaria. She reiterated their dedication to combating malaria through strategic initiatives and revealed plans to introduce a malaria vaccine for Abia citizens. Moreover, she urged nursing…

Apr

2024

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Warning To Ikpeazu’s Feeding Bottle Political Jobbers: Note Your Treachery Won’t Be Forgotten – Janny Lilly Tells Cosmos Ndukwe

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

The recent defection of stakeholders and beneficiaries of the PDP to other parties after the 2023 governorship election loss is truly an eye opener. It's shocking to see individuals who rose through the ranks from councilor to deputy chairman, chief of staff, deputy speaker, commissioners, SSA, and numerous appointments under the PDP, abandon the party that nurtured them from humble beginnings as an ordinary photographer. In just a few months out of power, they've conveniently forgotten the benefits and wealth they accumulated under the PDP, which made them billionaires. Congratulations on your new party affiliation, but remember that when we…

Apr

2024

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Governor Alex Otti OFR: The Audacity Of Success And Finesse – By Charles Nwangwa(Akaji-ugo)

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI OFR: THE AUDACITY OF SUCCESS AND FINESSE. I can confirm and attest thatHis Excellency Dr Alex Otti OFR is a fine and consummate gentleman, classy and with extant taste. In 2019 when I contested with him under APGA I was so amazed at his distinctive and all encompassing home that I humbly requested that we will take over his NVOSI, ISIALANGWA home to serve as GOVERNMENT HOUSE/GOVERNOR’s Office till he replicates it for Abians. Prior to his ascendancy as Governor every visitor to his house will have lunch, a sumptuous one. Each guest has choice of the…

Apr

2024

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Abia Pensioners Dance Azonto, Full Of Praises For Gov Otti For Full Payment Of Pensions As Promised

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

ABIA PENSIONERS FULL OF PRAISES FOR GOV OTTI, CELEBRATE PAYMENT OF FULL PENSIONS AS PROMISED Celebrations are currently going on in almost every home and family in Abia State today. Pensioners, who before the coming of Governor Alex Otti, had been in grief and mourning, have reason to celebrate once again within a space of one month. Having received the pension arrears owed them for several years by the immediate past administration and PDP government in Abia, last month by Governor Otti, the pensioners are today dancing and singing songs of joy with thanksgiving to God for wiping away their…

Apr

2024

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Gov Otti Celebrates With Former Kano Emir, Sanusi On Daughter’s Wedding

Abia State, Good Governance, Kano, Marriage And Love, News Flash, People & Events

GOV OTTI CELEBRATES WITH FORMER KANO EMIR, SANUSI, ON DAUGHTER'S WEDDING Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, joined the cream of eminent Nigerians to celebrate with the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, who gave out his daughter, Khadija, in marriage at a ceremony, on Saturday, in Abuja, the federal capital. Below, are some of the images from the event.