Abia State

May
09
2024
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Restoring The Old Glory: Being Gov Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road Construction

Restoring The Old Glory: Being Gov Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road Construction

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, South East, Works
Restoring the Old Glory. Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Flag off of the Reconstruction of the Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Protocols, Let me, with a great sense of joy, welcome you to the formal flag off of the reconstruction of the 3.5 kilometre Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road. We have come together in continuation of our consistent efforts to restore the old glory of this city after decades of ruin orchestrated by wilful neglect, crass irresponsibility and a pathetic failure to appreciate the full significance of Aba to the economic…
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May
08
2024
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Appointment Of Members Of The ABIA State Judicial Service Commission

Appointment Of Members Of The ABIA State Judicial Service Commission

Abia State, Good Governance, Judiciary, News Flash
May 8, 2024 PRESS RELEASE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE ABIA STATE JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION The Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the re-constitution of the members of the Abia State Judicial Service Commission (Commission). Consequently, Governor Otti has nominated the following persons as members of the Commission pending their confirmation by the Abia State House of Assembly: Mr. Chibuzo Irobi – Member Mr. Finecountry Iyioku – Member Prof. Chukwu Udensi – Member Engr. Moses Ogbonna – Member SIGNED:Kazie UkoChief Press Secretary to the GovernorAbia StateGovernment House, Umuahia.
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May
08
2024
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ICAN Lauds Gov Otti’s Exemplary, Transformational Leadership Of ABIA

ICAN Lauds Gov Otti’s Exemplary, Transformational Leadership Of ABIA

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
ICAN LAUDS GOVERNOR OTTI'S EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP, TRANSFORMATION OF ABIA The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for his exemplary leadership and commitment in the transformation of the State. ICAN said Governor Otti, through various innovative initiatives such as the recently inaugurated Geometric Power project, which promises reliable power supply, and numerous road rehabilitation and reconstruction across the State, has impacted positively on the citizenry. The Institute made its position known on Tuesday, when the Governing Council paid a working visit to the Abia Governor at his residence in Umuehim,…
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May
07
2024
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Failed ABIA PDP Politicians Join 4 Different Factions Of APC

Failed ABIA PDP Politicians Join 4 Different Factions Of APC

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash, Politics
FAILED ABIA PDP POLITICIANS NOW JOINING 4 DIFFERENT FACTIONS OF APC APC in ABIA State has more than 4 Factions. Followers of Ikechi Emenike, followers of Benjamin Kalu, followers Emeka Atuma and followers of Uche Ogah. These are the Teams and Factions in Abia State APC. The failed Politicians from PDP ABIA State have identified with any of the factions of APC to continue with their political journey. Some APC Members and Excos said they have identified with Abia State APC currently being led by the present Executive, not with any of Teams and Factions. Saying that they should try…
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May
07
2024
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We’re Not Fighting Anyone, Only Interested In Recovering Our Looted Funds – Gov Otti

We’re Not Fighting Anyone, Only Interested In Recovering Our Looted Funds – Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
WE'RE ONLY INTERESTED IN RECOVERING OUR LOOTED FUNDS, NOT FIGHTING ANYONE - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his government is not out to fight or witch-hunt anybody but only interested in preserving the people's commonwealth and recovering whatever funds that belong to the state that may have been looted. Governor Otti, who was reacting to the report of forensic audit in the state which revealed that the immediate past administration had spent tens of billions of Naira on non existent projects, including the so-called Abia Airport, said this measure is all about enthroning good governance…
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May
05
2024
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No Archbishop Was Kidnapped In ABIA – Police

No Archbishop Was Kidnapped In ABIA – Police

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security
NO ARCHBISHOP WAS KIDNAPPED IN ABIA - POLICE The general public is hereby adviced to disregard a misleading online report alleging that gunmen on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, abducted an Archbishop of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Uka Uka Osim in Abia State. This is outright falsehood as the police in Abia State have since confirmed that no such incident occurred anywhere in the State. Some online reports on Saturday had quoted one Bishop Dennis Onuoha of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star of saying that Archbishop Osim, his wife, son, and three other priests of the…
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May
04
2024
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Gov Otti Appoints Security Advisory Council And Security Trust Fund Board Members

Gov Otti Appoints Security Advisory Council And Security Trust Fund Board Members

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security
May 3, 2024 Press Release APPOINTMENT OF SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL AND SECURITY TRUST FUND BOARD MEMBERS Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the constitution of A Security Advisory Council and Security Trust Fund for the State. Consequently, Governor Otti has appointed the following persons as members. SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL Lt. Gen. Azubuike Onyeabo Ihejirika, Rtd. - Chairman DIG Uche Ivy Okoronkwo, Rtd. – Vice Chairman Mr. Ray Nkemdirim, MFR Maj. Gen. Abel Obi Umahi, Rtd. AVM Emmanuel Chukwu, Rtd. Maj. Gen. J.O. Nwaogbo, Rtd Navy Cmdr Macdonald Ubah Rtd. – Secretary SECURITY TRUST FUND Chief…
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May
04
2024
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Abia People Recovering Their Dignity Because Of Gov Otti – Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu

Abia People Recovering Their Dignity Because Of Gov Otti – Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
ABIA PEOPLE RECOVERING THEIR DIGNITY BECAUSE OF GOV OTTI - REPS DEPUTY SPEAKER, KALU The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, says the people of Abia State have begun to get their dignity back because of the work that the State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, is doing. Kalu, who spoke on Friday when he visited Governor Otti at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area, praised the Governor for the selfless work he has been doing in the State since he assumed office 11 months ago. "You are doing well," Kalu declared unequivocally. He…
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May
03
2024
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Gov Otti Must Wield The Big Stick Against The Sprouting Criminal Opposition Coalition – Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Gov Otti Must Wield The Big Stick Against The Sprouting Criminal Opposition Coalition – Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
DR ALEX OTTI MUST WIELD THE BIG STICK AGAINST THE SPROUTING CRIMINAL OPPOSITION COALITION. Many of us have had the opportunity to once again read the financial reports of one Engr. Ako Eke, a sponsored opposition apparel in exile as he once again engaged his potopoto reductionist politics of pull him down and let the heavens fall. His intermittent distractions self-style as budgetary analytics is a hatchet job that is fast losing its momentum and appeal. His type of opposition model of gaslighting the government expenditures intendment is rather gaining popularity down south the abyss. Only very few are still…
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May
03
2024
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Gov Otti Signs ‘Dig Once’ Policy To Regulate Telecom, Public Utility Assets

Gov Otti Signs ‘Dig Once’ Policy To Regulate Telecom, Public Utility Assets

Abia State, Good Governance, Information Technology, News Flash
GOV OTTI SIGNS 'DIG ONCE POLICY' TO REGULATE TELECOM, PUBLIC UTILITY ASSETS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Wednesday signaled his administration's bold move to prepare the State for technological advancement with the signing of the "Dig Once Policy". The DOP is an official document of Abia State Government that would regulate the laying and installation of underground broadband technology assets and other public utility infrastructure for individual and enterprise use in urban and semi-urban areas of the State. Speaking while performing the ceremony at Government House, Umuahia, Governor Otti said the policy is expected to guide technology…
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