Abia State

Jun
03
2025
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Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Book Smart versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among Abia Youths The ongoing debate between formal education ("book smarts") and experiential knowledge ("street smarts") holds particular significance in entrepreneurship, especially within emerging economies like Nigeria where infrastructural constraints and market volatility demand adaptive resilience. This discussion synthesizes insights from semi-structured interviews with five purposively sampled youth entrepreneurs (aged 24–35) from Abia State, representing diverse sectors including agriculture, retail, fashion, technology, and food processing. All participants operated businesses for an average of five years, with backgrounds ranging from vocational diplomas to postgraduate degrees. Uche Nwankwo, founder of Nwankwo…
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Jun
03
2025
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I Never Benefitted Anything As ABIA Governor – Orji Uzor Kalu

I Never Benefitted Anything As ABIA Governor – Orji Uzor Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics
I Never Benefitted Anything As Abia Governor – Orji Uzor Kalu Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a senator representing Abia North in the 10th National Assembly has said holding public office has cost him more than it has benefited him. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Monday, June 2, Kalu revealed that he used personal resources to run the State as Governor from 1999-2007 and continues to fund his legislative duties. He emphasised that instead of gaining from public office, his personal sacrifices have taken a toll on his finances and business interests. Kalu said: “I spent…
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Jun
02
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Sends 2nd Anniversary Celebration Message To Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR

Ikenna Ukwa Sends 2nd Anniversary Celebration Message To Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR

Abia State, Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MESSAGE TO GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI On the occasion of your 2nd Anniversary as Governor of Abia State, I celebrate your remarkable leadership and vision for Abia State. Your commitment to transforming our great state has been evident in the numerous initiatives and projects you've launched, aimed at improving the lives of Abians. The people of Abia State are witnessing positive changes, and your leadership has brought renewed hope and optimism to our citizens. We're confident that your leadership will continue to yield dividends for the good people of Abia. May God bless you and guide you as…
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Jun
02
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Shows Solidarity As Deputy Speaker Empowers & Launches Renewed Hope Partners Members In Bende

Ikenna Ukwa Shows Solidarity As Deputy Speaker Empowers & Launches Renewed Hope Partners Members In Bende

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics
IKENNA UKWA SHOWS SOLIDARITY AS DEPUTY SPEAKER EMPOWERS & LAUNCHES RENEWED HOPE PARTNERS MEMBERS IN BENDE The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa yesterday showed solidarity by mobilizing members of his pro-group, IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP to Bende LGA in Abia State as the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu empowers and launches over 20,000 Renewed Hope Partners Members in Abia. Recall that Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa had earlier on Saturday 31st May 2025 led APC stakeholders from Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs to…
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Jun
01
2025
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Promise Kept, Foundation Laid: A Week Of Tangible Progress – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Promise Kept, Foundation Laid: A Week Of Tangible Progress – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Promise Kept, Foundations Laid: A Week of Tangible Progress In a powerful testament to governance defined by accountability and action, Governor Alex Otti’s administration marked a week of transformative milestones across Abia State. From the triumphant resolution of the decades-long Ovom erosion crisis—delivered precisely on the nine-month timeline he pledged—to the strategic push for a multi-million-dollar dairy farm poised to revolutionize local agriculture, Otti demonstrated that promises are not mere rhetoric but blueprints for progress. This period also saw the signing of 18 landmark laws, including the Senior Citizens Bill and the scrapping of inefficient agencies, cementing institutional reforms that…
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Jun
01
2025
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Be Patient With Me – President Tinubu Begs Nigerians

Be Patient With Me – President Tinubu Begs Nigerians

Abia State, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Be Patient With Me – President Tinubu Begs Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with him. The president made the appeal at the inauguration of the completed Phase 1, Section 1 (30km by six lanes) of the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on Saturday. He said, “I know at this stage, your expectation is still very high and our people are still going through difficult times. I take this opportunity to appeal to all Nigerians that the hope is here and it is realisable. “You would be proud of the benefits, there is light at the…
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Jun
01
2025
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2027 Re-Election: I Will Consult With My God Before Taking Decision – Gov. Otti

2027 Re-Election: I Will Consult With My God Before Taking Decision – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
2027 REELECTION: I WILL CONSULT WITH MY GOD BEFORE TAKING DECISION - GOV. OTTI. Amidst endorsements and calls for reelection bid in 2027, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he will consult with God before taking decision. Governor Alex Otti made his position known at Sam Ihesiulor Stadium, Okpuala Ngwa during the grand civic reception and appreciation ceremony organised by the 'Oha Isiala Ngwa People' of Isiala Ngwa North and South Local Government Areas, in recognition and appreciation of his towering and excellent performance across Abia State especially projects littered across Isiala Ngwa North and South Local Government Areas.…
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Jun
01
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Leads Arochukwu/Ohafia APC Stakeholders In Appreciation Visit To Reps Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu

Ikenna Ukwa Leads Arochukwu/Ohafia APC Stakeholders In Appreciation Visit To Reps Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, National Assembly, People & Events, Personality, Politics
IKENNA UKWA LEADS APC STAKEHOLDERS FROM AROCHUKWU & OHAFIA LGAs FOR AN APPRECIATION VISIT TO DEPUTY SPEAKER, BEN KALU Today Saturday 31st May 2025, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , led some APC stakeholders from Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs for an appreciation visit to the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu in his country home, Bende LGA of Abia State. In his introduction speech, High Chief Uche Ogboso said they came to present Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa to him, as their son, in…
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May
30
2025
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2-Year-Anniversary: ATTNEWS Felicitates With His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, Executive Governor Of ABIA State And His Deputy Engr Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE

2-Year-Anniversary: ATTNEWS Felicitates With His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, Executive Governor Of ABIA State And His Deputy Engr Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, People & Events
Felicitation MessageHis Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFRExecutive Governor of Abia State On this momentous occasion commemorating the biennium of your distinguished gubernatorial tenure, inaugurated on the 29th day of May 2023, we unite with Abia State's citizenry and the Nigerian populace in tendering our most profound felicitations for this consequential milestone. Your visionary stewardship has catalyzed transformative advancements across the state, evincing an unwavering dedication to civic welfare and developmental excellence through meticulously orchestrated initiatives and infrastructural enterprises. We extol your indefatigable commitment to institutionalizing accountable governance, stimulating sustainable economic revitalization, and enshrining principles of equitable justice. Your strategic…
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May
30
2025
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The New ABIA At Two: Sustaining The Momentum – Being Governor Otti’s Second Anniversary Speech On May 29, 2025

The New ABIA At Two: Sustaining The Momentum – Being Governor Otti’s Second Anniversary Speech On May 29, 2025

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
THE NEW ABIA AT TWO: SUSTAINING THE MOMENTUM Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Gov. Alex C. Otti, OFR, on May 29, 2025 to Mark the Second Anniversary of the Government Protocols Today is a special day in the annals of our history and I share in the joy of millions of Abians at home and in the diaspora whose sacrifices and resilient push for a better social and economic deal for the State took down the old stronghold that arrested our development for decades and ushered in a new dawn of hope and progress. For our people,…
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