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Dec

2023

We Are Deliberate About Using Sports To Unite, Develop Our People, Grow Our Economy – Gov Otti

WE ARE DELIBERATE ABOUT USING SPORTS TO UNITE, DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE, ECONOMY - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has stated that his government is deleberate about using sports to unite the people as well as grow the economy of the State. Governor Otti stated this during the week while receiving a delegation of Sports Nigeria, a private sector driven initiative, aimed at bringing government and the private sector together to harness talents and develop sports infrastructure in Nigeria. "We are very deliberate about using sports to unite our people who could support our economy and also…

Nov

2023

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Love In Action: Couple Whose Wedding Was Cancelled Over Pregnancy Weds In Another Church

Abia State, Love & Life, Marriage And Love

Love In Action: Couple Whose Wedding Was Cancelled Over Pregnancy Weds In Another Church Friends and family members of a man whose wedding was cancelled in Aba, Abia State by his church, have praised his courage for going ahead with the wedding, in another church. The man, Mr Israel Kennedy, was to wed his wife, former Miss Rose, in an Assemblies of God Church at 158 Ikot Ekpene road in Aba, but the wedding was cancelled because the wife-to-be was discovered to be pregnant, by the church, a few hours to the wedding. This made the board of the church…

Nov

2023

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Gov Otti Swears – In Transition Council Chairmen/Mayors In Umuahia Today November 30, 2023

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Expanding the Frontiers of Development Being A Speech Delivered By the Governor of Abia State on the Occasion of the Swearing in of New Transition Council Chairmen/Mayors in Umuahia on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Protocols, It is with a great sense of fulfilment that I welcome everyone to this very important event which marks yet another strategic step in our steady push to meet the developmental needs of our homeland; harnessing the extensive opportunities that abound in every part of the state for the material wellbeing and prosperity of the people. I want to begin by congratulating the newly appointed…

Nov

2023

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Abia Open To Robust Partnerships, Gov Otti Tells Polish Ambassador

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

ABIA OPEN TO ROBUST PARTNERSHIPS, GOV OTTI TELLS POLISH AMBASSADOR Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration is open to robust partnerships that would lead to the growth of the various sectors of the state’s economy. Governor Otti spoke on Wednesday when he met with the Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency, Mrs. Joana Tarnawska, who paid him an official visit. The Governor said he was glad that the Polish Government was willing to partner with Abia State and assured the Ambassador that there cannot be a better State to partner with than Abia. "There can't be…

Nov

2023

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Okezie Ikpeazu’s Preemptive Blackmail Won’t Stop His Prosecution For Alleged Diversion Of Public Funds Used In Building His Private House – By Ferdinand Ekeoma(SA, Media & Publicity To Abia Governor)

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

OKEZIE IKPEAZU'S PREEMTIVE BLACKMAIL WON'T STOP HIS PROSECUTION FOR ALLEGED DIVERTION OF PUBLIC FUNDS USED IN BUILDING HIS PRIVATE HOUSE. Abia state government recently came across a document which showed that former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu diverted a whopping sum of Five Hundred Million Naira meant for the renovation of Abia state Government House and used same to build a private house for himself in his Umuobiakwa country home in Obingwa LGA of the state. The government decided to take the necessary action to ensure that the former Governor would return the money without unnecessary drama, interestingly the former Governor got…

Nov

2023

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NNDC To Construct Roads For 3 Oil Producing Communities In Abia State

Abia State, News Flash, Works

NNDC To Construct Roads For 3 Oil Producing Communities In Abia State The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has awarded contracts for the construction of three roads in the oil-producing communities of Ukwa West Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia. Chief Dimgba Eruba, the Commissioner representing Abia in the Board of the NDDC, disclosed this at a civic reception organised in his honour at Ogwe Central School. Chief Eruba revealed that the three roads which the NDDC had awarded contracts to be constructed include the Ngwaiyiekwe-Ogwe Road, Owaza-Imo River Road, and Ozuaku-144 Battalion Barracks Road, all in Ukwa West LGA,…

Nov

2023

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Just-In: Abia State Governor Appoints Dr.(Mrs) Ngozi Queen Obioma As Substantive Head Of Service

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

Just-In: Abia State Governor Appoints Dr.(Mrs) Ngozi Queen Obioma As Substantive Head Of Service. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Dr. (Mrs) Ngozi Queen Obioma as the substantive Head of Service of the state. The appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Abia State Government, Professor Kenneth Kalu, and seen by THE WHISTLER on Wednesday. In his letter, Professor Kalu stated that Obioma’s appointment “takes effect from December 1, 2023.” Obiomo will take over from Mrs Joy Maduka who held the position in an acting capacity. THE WHISTLER recalls that the…

Nov

2023

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24 Years Of Intentional Destruction Of The Fabrics Of Abia State: The Need To Tender Apology Before Criticizing Otti’s Administration – By Anokwuru C. U. Ph.D

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

24 YEARS OF INTENTIONAL DESTRUCTION OF THE FABRICS OF ABIA STATE: THE NEED TO TENDER APOLOGY BEFORE CRITICISING OTTI'S ADMINISTRATION The PDP in Abia state, like a hurricane, blew a very destructive wind on the good people of Abia state for the past 24 years. Recognising the ravaging impact of the past 24 years on the fabric of Abia, it becomes pertinent to extend a sincere apology before delving into any form of criticism of the current administration under Governor Alex Chioma Otti. The acknowledgment of the colossal damage inflicted on ndi Abia during this extended period is the first…

Nov

2023

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Gov Otti Inspects Reconstruction Sites On Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI INSPECTS RECONSTRUCTION SITES ON ABA-PORT HARCOURT EXPRESSWAY Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, inspected the ongoing reconstruction work on the Enugu-Umuahia-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway. Governor Otti, accompanied by some members of the Abia State Executive Council, including the commissioner for Works, Engr Otumchere Oti, started the tour from the border side at the Rivers State end, down to Alaoji, and entrance of Ariaria Market in Abia. The entourage was led by a team of engineers from CCECC, one of the construction companies handling the road reconstruction. The Governor, who was besieged by cheering…

Nov

2023

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Gov Otti At A Meeting With Nigerian Breweries, Assures Conducive Environment For Business

Abia State, Good Governance, IGR, News Flash

GOV OTTI AT A MEETING WITH NIGERIAN BREWERIES ASSURES OF CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESSES Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has assured that his government is willing to create the right environment for businesses to thrive in the state. Governor Otti gave the assurance on Tuesday when he received in audience the management of Nigerian Breweries PLC who paid him a business visit. The Governor promised that his administration will do everything possible to support the NBL and other genuine businesses in the state to remain afloat. According to the Governor, his government has reformed the Internally Generated System…