Abia State

Sep
23
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Rebuilding The Fabric Of Progress: How Concrete Actions Are Restoring Community Trust And Confidence In ABIA State – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Rebuilding The Fabric Of Progress: How Concrete Actions Are Restoring Community Trust And Confidence In ABIA State – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Rebuilding the Fabric of Progress: How Concrete Actions Are Restoring Community Trust and Confidence in Abia State In the architecture of governance, there is no more critical foundation than the trust of the people. For years, the social contract in many states, including Abia, showed signs of strain—a gap between promise and delivery that bred public skepticism. However, a new narrative is being written in Abia State today, not through eloquent speeches alone, but through a deliberate, action-oriented approach that is steadily rebuilding community trust and confidence brick by brick. The current administration, under the theme of "The New Abia,"…
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Sep
22
2025
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Girl’s Hostel In FGC Ohafia Facilitated By Ikenna Ukwa Completed & Awaiting Formal Handover

Girl’s Hostel In FGC Ohafia Facilitated By Ikenna Ukwa Completed & Awaiting Formal Handover

Abia North, Abia State, Philanthropy
GIRL'S HOSTEL IN FGC OHAFIA FACILITATED BY IKENNA UKWA COMPLETED & AWAITING FORMAL HANDOVER The new Girl's Hostel in Federal Government College Ohafia, facilitated by the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has been completed by the contractor and awaiting to be formally handed over to the School management for use. The structure comprises convenience (toilet and bathroom) on both sides of the hostel, with perimeter fencing. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa facilitated the project to address the challenges of accommodation for the students; which is also part of his efforts to contribute…
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Sep
22
2025
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A Poisoned Chalice: Obinna Oriaku’s Sour Grapes – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Poisoned Chalice: Obinna Oriaku’s Sour Grapes – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
A Poisoned Chalice: Oriaku's Sour Grapes Listen here, Obinna Oriaku, the self-appointed "Oracle" of empty rhetoric and economic sabotage. Your sudden, feigned concern for Abia workers is as transparent as it is nauseating. It is the anguished cry of a political scavenger whose snout has been rightfully removed from the treasury's trough. You, who presided over the financial carnage of Abia as its worst Exchequer in history, now dare to lecture on fiscal responsibility? The sheer audacity is only matched by your staggering hypocrisy. You are like a arsonist who sets a house ablaze and then arrives with a thimble…
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Sep
21
2025
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Abia State’s Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State’s Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Abia State's Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? In recent days, baseless allegations have circulated regarding Abia State's implementation of the national minimum wage, making sensational claims that deliberately distort the reality of Governor Alex Otti's administration. These malicious assertions not only misrepresent the facts but conveniently ignore the comprehensive reforms and systemic cleansing currently underway in Abia's civil service. The administration of Governor Otti has demonstrated nothing short of exemplary commitment to transparency, accountability, and the welfare of Abia workers, while simultaneously addressing deep-rooted corruption inherited from previous governments. The notion that Abia State continues to pay workers a meager…
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Sep
21
2025
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Political Satire, Public Perception And Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR And ‘Gov Amuneke’ – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Political Satire, Public Perception And Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR And ‘Gov Amuneke’ – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Political Satire, Public Perception and Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR and 'Gov Amuneke' In the dynamic landscape of modern governance, the interplay between official statecraft and public commentary has evolved into a sophisticated dialogue. In Abia State, this dialogue has found a unique and powerful voice, framing the transformative administration of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, through the unexpected lens of satirical acclaim. The Unlikely Synergy: Earnest Governance and Satirical Amplification The emergence of the digital persona "Governor Amuneke" represents a cultural phenomenon that transcends mere entertainment. This character, through exaggerated mimicry and farcical narrative, performs a…
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Sep
19
2025
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Beyond Made-In-China: ABIA State Aims To Become Africa’s New Workshop For Innovation With Creative Talent Hunt – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond Made-In-China: ABIA State Aims To Become Africa’s New Workshop For Innovation With Creative Talent Hunt – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Beyond Made-in-China: Abia State Aims to Become Africa's New Workshop for Innovation with Creative Talent Hunt UMUAHIA, Abia State – In a bold move that echoes the state-directed industrial revolutions of East Asia, the Abia State Government has launched a strategic initiative to identify, nurture, and deploy its most valuable natural resource: the ingenuity of its youth. The Abia Creatives Talent Hunt, which closes applications today, September 18, 2025, is not merely a contest; it is the foundational pillar of a grand economic strategy to position the state as Africa’s premier hub for tangible innovation and manufacturing creativity. Gone is…
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Sep
19
2025
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The Government Of ABIA State Is Data-Driven And Here’s A Rebuttal To Another MisInformation – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Government Of ABIA State Is Data-Driven And Here’s A Rebuttal To Another MisInformation – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
THE GOVERNMENT OF ABIA STATE IS DATA-DRIVEN AND HERE'S A REBUTTAL TO ANOTHER MISINFORMATION I note with dismay a recent publication authored by one Ujo Justice, PhD, purporting to be on behalf of Prince Paul Ikonne. The piece, riddled with factual inaccuracies and a profound misrepresentation of the state's financial and developmental strides, necessitates a clear, statistics-based clarification for the discerning public. It is regrettable that the opposition has chosen a path of deliberate misinformation rather than engaging in constructive criticism based on verifiable data. On the ₦54 Billion "Phantom" Schools Project: The assertion that "not a single school has…
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Sep
18
2025
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Governor Otti: A Model Of Transparency And Support For Tinubu’s Reforms – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti: A Model Of Transparency And Support For Tinubu’s Reforms – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Governor Otti: A Model of Transparency and Support for Tinubu's Reforms Introduction: Setting the Record Straight Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has been the target of baseless allegations claiming he is sabotaging President Tinubu. These claims are not only false but ignore Otti’s consistent support for Tinubu’s reforms, his transparent governance, and his significant achievements in Abia. Here’s a detailed rebuttal: Full Support for Tinubu’s Reforms Governor Otti has publicly endorsed President Tinubu’s economic policies, including the fuel subsidy removal, calling it "courageous and necessary" . He emphasized that his alignment with Tinubu’s reforms is based on long-held economic…
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