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Nov

01

2024

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LGA Election: Abia State Government Restricts Movement

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Ahead of the forthcoming Local Government election which will hold on Saturday, 2nd November, 2024 , Abia State Government hereby restricts the movement of people and vehicles during the elections. The restriction will commence by 12:00 midnight on Friday and end by 4:00pm on Saturday.By this announcement,only those on essential services will be allowed movement upon the presentation of valid identification cards. The state government therefore directs all Abians and residents of the State, including markets, motor parks and other business centres to adhere strictly to this restriction order and warns that defaulters would have themselves to…

Oct

31

2024

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Udo Chia Foundation And The Progressive Indigenes Of Ohafia Appreciate Gov. Otti On The Establishment Of Greater Ohafia Development Agency

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

Date: October 31, 2024 To:Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFRExecutive Governor, Abia StateGovernment HouseAbia State, Nigeria Dear Governor Otti, On behalf of the Udo CHIA Foundation and the progressive indigenes of Ohafia, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to you for your establishment of the Greater Ohafia Development Agency (GODA). This initiative is a groundbreaking step in advancing development and addressing socio-economic challenges that have long affected our communities in Abia North. With a population of over 250,000 residents in the Ohafia region, and with an estimated 40% of youth facing limited job opportunities, GODA's formation is critical to transforming these statistics…

Oct

31

2024

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Chief Eleanya Kalu’s Message To Select Young Ohafia LGA Enthusiasts: Leadership, Innovation, And Progress( Live Address, During A 11pm Google Meet Interactive Session)

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

Chief Eleanya Kalu's Message to select Young Ohafia LGA enthusiasts: Leadership, Innovation, and Progress (Live Address, during a 11pm Google meet interactive session, October 30, 2024) Fellow citizens, We're living in a transformative era where leaders must navigate complex challenges, foster awareness, and engage informed constituents. The global political landscape demands strong, inspiring leadership that aligns with people's values and aspirations. In this digital age, information spreads rapidly, and social media empowers citizens to hold leaders accountable, demanding authenticity in actions and communications. The approval ratings of global leaders reflect this growing public involvement. Notably, leaders like Narendra Modi, Andrés…

Oct

31

2024

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Watch Out For ABIA, The Rising Tech Star In South-East Nigeria – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Information Technology, News Flash, Technology

Innovate, Collaborate, Thrive My dear youths, Governor Otti believes so much in you. He believes in your potential, your creativity, and your resilience. He has seen that today, we're at a crossroads. We can choose to remain stagnant or embrace the future. We can all see that the tech industry is booming, and the driver of Otti Wave 🌊 wants you to be at the forefront. He wants you to Innovate, collaborate, thrive! These three words will guide our journey. Innovate: Think outside the box, find solutions to real problems in Abia, Nigeria. Collaborate: Work together, share positive ideas, learn…

Oct

30

2024

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Abia State’s Economic Renaissance: Leveraging Opportunities For Growth – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Abia State's Economic Renaissance: Leveraging Opportunities for Growth The departure of foreign companies like GSK, PZ Cussons, and Pick n Pay from Nigeria presents a unique opportunity for Abia State to assert its economic prowess. Rather than viewing this exit as a negative development, Abia's entrepreneurial spirit and resilience can propel the state to new heights. Unleashing Indigenous Potential Abia State boasts an impressive array of indigenous companies poised to fill the vacuum left by departing foreign firms. Igbo led Local pharmaceutical companies, such as: Juhel Pharmaceuticals Chi Pharmaceuticals Limited. May and Baker can expand production and export capacities. Similarly,…

Oct

30

2024

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Abia State And 19 Other Governors Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

ABIA State Governor And 19 Other Governors Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage At least 20 states have either started paying the new minimum wage or will commence payment from this week. After negotiations by the government, the Organised Private Sector and the Labour Centres, the minimum wage was raised from N30,000 to N70,000. The Federal Government has commenced payment. Following negotiations at the sub-national level with labour leaders, states started announcing the new minimum wage. Many states are paying higher than the Federal Government. The highest so far – N85,000 – is being paid by Lagos and Rivers states.…

Oct

29

2024

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Quality Governance, National Image And The Diaspora Community – Gov. Otti’s Address At The Inaugural Launch/Gala Of Igbo Lawyers Association Of South Africa

Abia State, Good Governance, Judiciary, News Flash

QUALITY GOVERNANCE, NATIONAL IMAGE AND THE DIASPORA COMMUNITY Being the Text of an Address by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Inaugural Launch/Gala of the Igbo Lawyers Association of South Africa on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Country Club Johannesburg, Woodmead Protocols, The world has been shrunk by technology into a small community of movers, dreamers and goal-getters. While it is true that transport and communication technology systems have contributed greatly in expanding our capacity to move and dream beyond the boundaries of our birth places, the one fundamental truth we must never forget is that since time…

Oct

29

2024

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Leadership In Service: Gov. Otti’s Address At The 2024 Annual Physicians’ Week Organized By The NMA, ABIA State Branch.

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

Leadership in Service Being the Text of a Keynote Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the 2024 Annual Physicians’ Week Organised by the Nigeria Medical Association, Abia State Branch on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia Protocols, The world owes a debt of inexhaustible gratitude to our medical doctors who spend much of their days in sacrificial service to humanity, restoring life and hope to individuals and families by the work they do in our health facilities, medical colleges and research institutions and in all the frontiers of service where they deploy their…

Oct

29

2024

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Abia State House Of Assembly Expresses Confidence In Governor Otti’s Administration, Challenges NLC To Provide Evidence Of Alleged Bill To Tamper With LG Funds

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, House Of Assembly, Politics

ABIA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNOR OTTI’S ADMINISTRATION, CHALLENGES NLC TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF ALLEGED BILL TO TAMPER WITH LG FUNDS. The members of Abia State House of Assembly have expressed confidence in the administration of Governor Alex Otti, OFR, and reassured of their continued support and solidarity to his administration. The lawmakers equally challenged the Abia State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC) to provide evidence of a bill in a letter they recently wrote to the House of Assembly, alleging that the State Government is planning to seize ninety percent (90%) of the Local…

Oct

29

2024

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Chief Eleanya Kalu: A Master Negotiator – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Chief Eleanya Kalu: A Master Negotiator Chief Eleanya Kalu's negotiation skills, as observed in Ohafia and Nkporo, are reminiscent of Nelson Mandela's renowned approach. Mandela, deemed "the greatest negotiator of the twentieth century" by Harvard Law School professor Robert H. Mnookin, demonstrated exceptional patience, tenacity, pragmatism, and strategic thinking. These traits enabled him to navigate complex conflicts and achieve remarkable outcomes. Key Negotiation Skills Effective negotiators like Chief Eleanya Kalu and Nelson Mandela possess essential skills, including: Communication: Clearly articulating goals and boundaries while actively listening to others. Emotional Intelligence: Managing emotions to build trust and rapport. Planning: Preparing with…