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Sep

2023

Top Govt Officials/ Celebrities Will Gather For Ohafia Home Coming 2023 On Sunday 1st October, 2023.

Abia State, Entertainment, People & Events

Press Release: Ohafia Home Coming 2023This is inform the general public that the Ohafia Home Coming event which houses Ohafia Most Beautiful Award and Ohafia Most Beautiful Girl event 2023 has been scheduled to hold on Sunday, October 1st 2023 at Bluespring Hotel, Ohafia. The event is slated to commence at 3pm while event proper is 4pm. Activities of the event includes a prestigious award to people who have distinguished themselves in various facets of life, Ohafia Most Beautiful Girl pageant show, comedy, eating competition, dance and much more. Award Nominees includes: Archbishop Dr. Emeka Agwu, Dr. Anya Kalu, Ezieogo…

Sep

2023

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Gov Otti Attends National Economic Council Meeting In Abuja

Good Governance, Abia State, FGN

GOV OTTI ATTENDS NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL MEETING IN ABUJA. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, yesterday, attended the 136th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Governor represented by his Deputy, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu had a successful meeting which centered on the nation's economic affairs and was chaired by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. Highlights of the meeting are: Presentation of accounts, including; Excess Crude Account, Stabilization Account and Development of Natural Resources Account. Categorization of States based on degrees of damage on impact of Flood and…

Sep

2023

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Gov Otti Reopens The Renovated And Retrofitted General Hospital Amachara

Abia State, Good Governance, Health

I am delighted to announce the reopening of the General Hospital Amachara and the renovated and retrofitted Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre. These facilities have been upgraded and will be driven by a round-the-clock power and water supply. We are determined to combat the threat of modern diseases by providing quality health care for our people. Our target is to restore all our primary and secondary health institutions in the state to optimal functionality. We want to ensure that no resident of Abia will need to travel out of the state for medical concerns. Expect to see more…

Sep

2023

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Gov Otti Flags Off Construction Of Six-Lane 3.5km Ossah-Okpara Square Road In Umuahia

Abia State, Good Governance, Works

GOV OTTI FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF SIX-LANE 3.5KM OSSAH-OKPARA SQUARE ROAD IN UMUAHIA Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has formally flagged off the six-lane 3.5 kilometers Ossah-Okpara Square Road, a major artery into Umuahia, capital of Abia. Performing the flag-off on Wednesday at the Okpara Square end of the road, Governor Otti said the reconstruction and expansion project will be extended to Onuimo, by the Imo River, a boundary between Imo and Abia. The Governor promised that the road project will be executed with standard drainage system, street lights and walk ways. He said that the decision to…

Sep

2023

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The Eagle Has Finally Landed In Abia State -By Chief Sir. Polly Z. Ubah(Ugo Eji Eje Mba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

THE EAGLE HAS FINALLY LANDED IN ABIA STATE From the look of things, it seems like the Eagle has finally landed in Abia State which means that Abians can now breathe a sigh of relief after suffering for over 24 years due to bad governance.Regardless of our political affiliation, any Governor that performs well in the South Eastern part of Nigeria must be showcased and appreciated. Moreover, it looks like the best performing Governors in the South East are descendants of the biblical Zacchaeus (Dr. Chris Ngige, Engr. Dave Umahi and now Dr. Alex Otti). Should that be a criteria…

Sep

2023

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Anglican Bishops In Abia Visit Governor Otti, Congratulate Him On Solid Performance In Less Than 4 Months

Abia State, Good Governance

ANGLICAN BISHOPS IN ABIA VISIT GOV OTTI, CONGRATULATE HIM ON SOLID PERFORMANCE IN LESS THAN 4 MONTHS Bishops of The Anglican Church, Nigeria, in Abia State have congratulated the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on his superlative achievements since assuming office May 29, 2023. The Bishops, who spoke to the media after a closed door meeting with Governor Otti at his residence on Saturday, said they visited the Governor to felicitate him on his election, subsequent assumption of office and exemplary performance in less than 4 months. Led by His Grace, Archbishop Isaac C. Nwaobia, The Archbishop of…

Sep

2023

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The Difference Between The Old And The New Abia State – By Ferdinand Ekeoma(SA To Governor Of Abia State, Media & Publicity)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE OLD AND THE NEW ABIA IS THAT: In the Old Abia, hoodlums and thugs were used to carry out demolition of property, whereas in the new Abia, authorised professionals and officials of government agencies are used for such tasks. The Old Abia had no room for dialogue and round table conference or engagements. No room to feel the pulse of the people and no room for professional assessment, documentation and compensation. In the New Abia, there is consideration, compassion and compensation, and of course, projects are executed, but in the Old Abia, people were beaten up,…

Sep

2023

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Ossah Road Project: Governor Otti Takes The Bull By The Horns As Compensation Begins

Abia State, Metro, Urban Planning/ Lands

OSSAH ROAD PROJECT: GOVERNOR OTTI TAKES THE BULL BY THE HORNS AS COMPENSATION BEGINS. In line with the promise of the Governor of the state, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR to ensure that compensation is paid for every legally built structure before any demolition would be done, the Governor has approved the full payment of compensation to owners of 130 structures to be demolished in Umuahia for the construction of the Ossah-Okpara square road in the State capital Umuahia. The government made this disclosure through the Honourable Commissioner for Lands and Housing Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije at an elaborate Town…

Sep

2023

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Patience Jonathan, Former First Lady, Visits Gov Otti, Says Abia Clean, No Longer Smelling

Abia State, Good Governance

PATIENCE JONATHAN, FORMER FIRST LADY, VISITS GOV OTTI, SAYS ABIA CLEAN, NO LONGER SMELLING Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Goodluck Jonathan, has passed a vote of confidence on Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, affirming the Governor has started well. Mrs. Jonathan, who stopped by at Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area, country home of Governor Otti, on a courtesy visit, on Wednesday, congratulated the Governor for cleaning up the state and freeing the streets of putrid stench, which had been the lot of the state prior to Otti's assumption of office on May 29, 2023. With…

Sep

2023

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Power Sharing Formula In Ohafia LGA, Abia State: A Case Study Of Ohafia LGA Council Chairmanship Position – By His Noble Honor, Chief Eze Eke PhD

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters

POWER SHARING FORMULA IN OHAFIA LGA ABIA STATE:A Case Study of Ohafia LGA Council Chairmanship Position. PREAMBLE: It is pertinent to refresh our memories on when and how Abia State Politics started to give a clear understanding of where we are coming from. Abia State was carved out from old Imo State and was created a State on 27th August, 1991.It is also very important to know and appreciate that there are two group of People who played active roles in the Creation and Development of Abia State. The First Group: The Founding fathers of Abia State. These are those…