Abia State

Sep
18
2025
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The New Abia: Debunking The Lies With Facts And Evidence – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The New Abia: Debunking The Lies With Facts And Evidence – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Debunking the Lies with Facts and Evidence 💎 Introduction: Separating Fact from Fiction In recent weeks, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has faced a coordinated campaign of misinformation regarding his administration's policies and achievements. This comprehensive analysis examines the factual record to counter these baseless allegations and provide the public with verified information about the governor's transparent and effective governance approach. Through meticulous documentation and open communication, the Otti administration has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to accountability and development in Abia State. Detailed Rebuttal of Specific Allegations Airport Land Compensation: Transparency in Process Allegation: That Governor Otti lied about…
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Sep
17
2025
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ARICE Phase 1: Inside Governor Otti’s Agricultural Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
ARICE Phase 1: Inside Governor Otti’s Agricultural Revolution By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s agricultural revolution in Abia State is fast gaining recognition as one of the most pragmatic and people-centred reforms in recent years. The completion of the first phase of the Abia Rice Intensive Cultivation and Expansion (ARICE) Programme represents more than a pilot project; it marks the beginning of a deliberate transformation aimed at achieving food sufficiency and repositioning Abia as a major agricultural hub. The pilot phase, which covered 150 hectares of land in Owerrinta, Isiala Ngwa South, has already produced encouraging results with…
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Sep
17
2025
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Gov. Otti Assures Of Working With Federal Government To Reduce The Proliferation Of Arms And Weapons

Gov. Otti Assures Of Working With Federal Government To Reduce The Proliferation Of Arms And Weapons

Abia State, FGN, News Flash, Security
GOV. OTTI ASSURES OF WORKING WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REDUCE THE PROLIFERATION OF ARMS AND WEAPONS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has assured that he will continue to work with the relevant Federal Government Agencies to reduce the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country. Governor Otti gave this assurance while receiving in audience, a delegation of the new South East Zonal Director of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons led by Captain Chris Anusiem, who called on him at his office. He said that almost all crimes are…
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Sep
15
2025
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The Dawn Of Light: How A Single Signature Is Illuminating The Future Of ABIA – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Dawn Of Light: How A Single Signature Is Illuminating The Future Of ABIA – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Power & Energy
The Dawn of Light: How a Single Signature is Illuminating the Future of Abia In a move being hailed as a monumental breath of fresh air, the landscape of power and potential in Abia State is undergoing a radical transformation. Under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, a new chapter is being written, one where the hum of electricity is becoming the soundtrack to progress for communities too long left in the dark. A New Framework for Power and Prosperity The catalyst for this change is the recent formalization of the Abia State Mini-Grid Regulation. This is far more than…
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Sep
15
2025
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Governor Otti, Business Community Again Unite For Aba’s Rebirth – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti, Business Community Again Unite For Aba’s Rebirth – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Governor Otti, Business Community Again Unite for Aba’s Rebirth By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The story of Aba, long regarded as the commercial heartbeat of Eastern Nigeria, is being rewritten under the purposeful leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Once a city suffocated by neglect, insecurity, collapsed infrastructure and poor planning, Aba is now experiencing an unprecedented revival driven by reforms, strategic partnerships and a renewed commitment to good governance. Central to this rebirth is the synergy between Governor Otti’s administration and the Aba business community, whose collaboration is laying the foundation for Aba’s restoration as the economic nerve centre…
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Sep
13
2025
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Why Ohafia LGA Deserves More Support: A Call For Development Under Trusted Leadership Like Sam Anya (Akaekpuchionwa)

Why Ohafia LGA Deserves More Support: A Call For Development Under Trusted Leadership Like Sam Anya (Akaekpuchionwa)

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
Why Ohafia LGA Deserves More Support: A Call for Development Under Trusted Leadership Like Sam Anya Akaepkuchionwa. In the heart of Abia State, Nigeria, lies Ohafia Local Government Area (LGA)—a land of resilient warriors, rich Igbo heritage, and untapped potential. Home to over 300,000 people across 26 vibrant villages like Elu (the ancestral capital), Ebem, Asaga, and Amaekpu, Ohafia stretches 50 km from Umuahia, the state capital. This Igbo-speaking powerhouse, with its administrative headquarters in Ebem Ohafia, isn't just a dot on the map; it's a cradle of history where ancestors once fought as mighty warriors for kingdoms like Benin,…
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Sep
13
2025
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Otti Declares: Abia’s Support Is A Sacred Trust – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Otti Declares: Abia’s Support Is A Sacred Trust – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Otti Declares: Aba's Support is a Sacred Trust In a resounding affirmation of his administration's core principles, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has articulated a vision of governance built on the unshakable foundations of security, transparency, and relentless progress. His address to the Aba business community was not merely a speech but a powerful covenant with the people, a testament to a leadership style that is both inspirational in its scope and robust in its execution. Governor Otti, with the analytical precision of a seasoned economist and the fervent heart of a visionary, placed security as the non-negotiable bedrock…
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Sep
12
2025
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Aba Business Community Raises Funds For Security Trust Fund, As Gov. Otti Announces Commissioning Of Port Harcourt Road By President Tinubu

Aba Business Community Raises Funds For Security Trust Fund, As Gov. Otti Announces Commissioning Of Port Harcourt Road By President Tinubu

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security
ABA BUSINESS COMMUNITY RAISES FUNDS FOR SECURITY TRUST FUND, AS GOV. OTTI ANNOUNCES COMMISSIONING OF PORT HARCOURT ROAD BY PRESIDENT TINUBU. Members of the Aba business community have raised millions of Naira to support Governor Alex Otti's Security Trust Fund in the State. Addressing the business community at the Aba Stakeholders Security Trust Fundraising Launcheon held on Thursday, September 11th at the Aba Sports Club, Governor Otti said that his government recognises security as the bedrock of development. The Governor, restated that security occupies the centre stage of his Government and assured that he would not compromise on issues of…
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