Abia State

Oct
22
2025
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Ekeoha Shopping Centre Aba: An Appeal For Calm And Expression Of Sympathy – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Ekeoha Shopping Centre Aba: An Appeal For Calm And Expression Of Sympathy – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Accident, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Mishap
An Appeal for Calm and Expression of Sympathy The Abia State Government expresses heartfelt sympathy to traders, business owners, and residents affected by the reported incident at the Ekeoha Shopping Centre in Aba. Our thoughts are with all who may have sustained injuries, suffered losses, or experienced distress as a result of this unfortunate event. Immediately after receiving reports of the incident, the government deployed professional engineers, safety officers, and auditors to the site to ascertain the facts. A comprehensive technical and financial review is ongoing to determine the exact cause, verify compliance with building standards, and hold any responsible…
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Oct
22
2025
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Never Underestimate Quite Strength: Stoic. Strategic. Steadfast- By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Never Underestimate Quite Strength: Stoic. Strategic. Steadfast- By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Never Underestimate Quiet Strength: Stoic. Strategic. Steadfast History, it is said, is the greatest witness of character. When the chronicles of Abia State are written, Governor Alex Otti will not appear as one who inherited comfort but as a man who built his destiny from the debris of doubt. Time and again, his story has followed a single pattern—dismissed early, doubted mid-race, and triumphant at the finish line. Otti’s political journey began not from the corridors of privilege but from the hard pavements of conviction. When he first contested for governor in 2015 under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA),…
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Oct
21
2025
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Governor Alex Otti Finally Breaks Silence On Defecting To APC

Governor Alex Otti Finally Breaks Silence On Defecting To APC

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Gov Alex Otti Finally Breaks Silence On Defecting To APC Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has denied reports circulating on social media that he has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor’s reaction followed claims by some online platforms suggesting that Otti had abandoned the Labour Party — the platform that brought him to power — to join the ruling party. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, described the defection story as completely false and the work of political mischief-makers trying to distract…
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Oct
21
2025
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2027 And Beyond: In Defense Of Governor Alex Otti – Facts, History, And Philosophy Against Falsehood- By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

2027 And Beyond: In Defense Of Governor Alex Otti – Facts, History, And Philosophy Against Falsehood- By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
2027 and Beyond: In Defense of Governor Alex Otti — Facts, History, and Philosophy Against Falsehood History teaches that when reformers arise, those whose fortunes depend on disorder will unite to resist them. From Pericles of Athens to Abraham Lincoln, moral leadership has always provoked the rage of the privileged few. In Abia today, Governor Alex Otti occupies that historic space — a reformer besieged by voices who fear transparency because it disrupts their access to the trough. Yet, like all great reformers, he governs with an unflinching conscience, guided by faith, discipline, and an unyielding fidelity to truth. The…
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Oct
19
2025
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Governor Otti’s Green Vision: Transforming Waste Into Wealth In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti’s Green Vision: Transforming Waste Into Wealth In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Governor Otti’s Green Vision: Transforming Waste into Wealth in Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to a clean, green and prosperous Abia through his administration’s plan to launch the Waste-to-Wealth initiative. The project is designed to transform the state’s waste management system from ordinary refuse disposal into a sustainable economic and environmental enterprise that converts waste into valuable resources such as gas, electricity and other by-products. Governor Otti disclosed his government’s readiness to deliver the project during the October edition of his monthly media chat christened “Governor Otti Speaks…
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Oct
18
2025
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2027: Governor Otti Will Not Sell His Soul – Nor Abia’s Treasury – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

2027: Governor Otti Will Not Sell His Soul – Nor Abia’s Treasury – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
2027: Governor Otti Will Not Sell His Soul — Nor Abia’s Treasury Leadership is never measured by how loudly one shouts in the market square of politics but by the quiet constancy of integrity when compromise beckons. As 2027 approaches, Governor Alex Otti stands as the rare leader who has refused to mortgage his conscience for political convenience. In a country where governance is often traded for patronage, Otti’s moral compass has remained true, anchored in faith, prudence, and an unyielding belief that Abia’s destiny cannot be purchased. History reminds us that every reformer is tested by resistance. From the…
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Oct
15
2025
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Otti: Sustaining The Momentum In Abia Road Infrastructure- By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: Sustaining The Momentum In Abia Road Infrastructure- By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Otti: Sustaining the Momentum in Abia Road Infrastructure By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has continued to demonstrate unwavering commitment and visionary leadership in transforming Abia’s road infrastructure landscape. His administration’s latest action, the approval of new contracts for the reconstruction of major state and federal roads, has further strengthened the ongoing narrative of progress, renewal, and purposeful governance. In what can best be described as another bold stride toward accelerated development, the State Executive Council, under the leadership of Governor Otti, on Monday approved the reconstruction of key roads across four local government…
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Oct
15
2025
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Otti Strikes Back: Critics Exposed For Metaphorical Smoke, Not Fire – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Otti Strikes Back: Critics Exposed For Metaphorical Smoke, Not Fire – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Otti Strikes Back: Critics Exposed for Metaphorical Smoke, Not Fire In the noisy marketplace of Nigerian politics, where sensationalism often substitutes for substance, Governor Alex Otti stands unshaken on the firm ground of verifiable data. While his detractors weave fables of fiscal misconduct, the truth sits calmly in the public domain — on the Abia State official website, where citizens can freely access the 2024 Approved Budget, the Citizens’ Budget, and detailed Quarterly Performance Reports outlining revenue inflows, disbursements, and project execution. Those who demand that the governor “show the books” simply expose their own ignorance — the books are…
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Oct
14
2025
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Hon. Nelson Uchechukwu Destiny Commiserates With The Immediate Family Of Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai And The Entire Ohafia On The Demise Of The Spiritual General

Hon. Nelson Uchechukwu Destiny Commiserates With The Immediate Family Of Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai And The Entire Ohafia On The Demise Of The Spiritual General

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Obituary
Hon. Nelson Uchechukwu Destiny Commiserates With The Immediate Family Of Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai And The Entire Ohafia On The Demise Of The Spiritual General I Hon. Nelson Uchechukwu Nelson Destiny joins the the people of Asaga,Ohafia Ofurishi, Abians, Nigerians and beyond to Mourn Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai who passed away on the 6th of October 2025 at the age of 80 years . Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai was more than a preacher of the gospel of christ. He was a generational teacher, counsellor, soldier of christ who gave his life fully to the service of God and…
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