Abia State

Aug
04
2025
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OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: ‘We’re Poised To Make A Bold Statement; Those Impacting Only Their Family Members Or For Political Gains And Those Without Biz Address Will Not Be Listed’ – Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha(Chairman, Screening/Planning Committee)

OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: ‘We’re Poised To Make A Bold Statement; Those Impacting Only Their Family Members Or For Political Gains And Those Without Biz Address Will Not Be Listed’ – Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha(Chairman, Screening/Planning Committee)

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Ohafia LGA
OHAFIA HALL OF FAME We Are Poised To Make A Bold Statement; 'Those who impacted Only Their Family Members Or For Political Gains And Those Without Business Address Will Not Be Listed For Induction' - Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha(Chairman Screening/Planning Committee) As the screening and selection process for inclusion of reputable individuals from Ohafia Ofurishi for enlistment into the Prestigious OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: A Compendium of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL/ IMPACTFUL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA draws to conclusion our ATTNEWS team led by Onyemaobi Emetu had an exclusive interview with Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha, a former house of Assembly…
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Aug
04
2025
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The 2025 State Performance Index By Philips Consulting: 5 Takeaways For ABIA – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (Chief Press Secretary To Governor Otti)

The 2025 State Performance Index By Philips Consulting: 5 Takeaways For ABIA – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (Chief Press Secretary To Governor Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
The 2025 State Performance Index by Phillips Consulting: 5 Takeaways for Abia Phillips Consulting recently published its National Assessment Report for 2025 and shared important development indicators from the 36 states and the FCT. It is a robust report and while I do not agree with everything contained in the publication, there are 5 important takeaways that highlight the remarkable strides of the Governor Alex Otti Administration over the last 2 years and I would share those with us: Abia is Number 1 on capital expenditure per capita in the entire country. The meaning is that the Alex Otti administration…
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Aug
04
2025
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Greaseless Momentum: The Self-Sustaining Machinery Of Abia’s Governance Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Greaseless Momentum: The Self-Sustaining Machinery Of Abia’s Governance Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Greaseless Momentum: The Self-Sustaining Machinery of Abia’s Governance Revolution (Sequel to Alchemy of the Grease) I. Institutional Architecture: Embedding Frictionless GovernanceGovernor Otti’s transformation of Abia’s institutional DNA transcends one-off reforms. By digitizing land administration from application to Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) issuance, his administration eradicated 17 revenue leakage points and enabled real-time gubernatorial approvals—eliminating bureaucratic gatekeepers entirely. This system, powered by the M-Files electronic document management platform, slashed processing time from 18 months to 72 hours while creating an immutable audit trail. The Greater Aba/Ohafia Development Authorities and Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA) now function as precision instruments. The UCDA’s…
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Aug
03
2025
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Alchemy Of The Grease – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Alchemy Of The Grease – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Alchemy of the Grease The metaphor of "grease" in Abian politics once symbolized murky financial lubrication for patronage systems. Alex Otti has transmuted this concept into something revolutionary. By deliberately creating fiscal friction—clearing salary arrears, purging ghost workers via digital payrolls, and exposing past graft—his administration forced systemic reinvention. Transparency itself became the new lubricant, starkly illustrated when Otti contrasted his $22.8 million Port Harcourt Road rehabilitation with the previous regime’s failed $29 million expenditure, weaponizing data to fuel public trust. Even counter-intuitive moves, like slashing market levies by ₦4,000 amid infrastructure demands, revealed his insight: true economic lubrication springs…
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Aug
02
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Provides Modern Brand New Wheelchair To Mr. Ben James

Ikenna Ukwa Provides Modern Brand New Wheelchair To Mr. Ben James

Abia State, Abia North, Philanthropy
IKENNA UKWA PROVIDES MODERN BRAND NEW WHEELCHAIR TO MR BEN JAMES Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, a Philanthropist and the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria has provided a modern brand new wheelchair to support Mr Ben James from Amaogudu Abiriba in Ohafia LGA of Abia State, who is physically challenged. Chief Engr George Nnanna Kalu, an APC stalwart from Abiriba, who represented Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while presenting the wheelchair to the beneficiary in his house at Amaogudu Abiriba, said the gesture is another demonstration of Ikenna Ukwa's commitment to show love and support to those with…
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Aug
01
2025
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How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Power & Energy
How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In a bold and visionary move, Governor Alex Chioma Otti has taken a decisive step toward resolving one of Abia State’s most enduring developmental challenges—access to steady, reliable electricity. Through his administration’s strategic push to acquire a 60% equity stake in the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) as it operates within Abia State, Governor Otti is not merely seeking to fix power supply; he is laying the foundation for a full-scale economic transformation anchored on industrialization, MSME growth, and inclusive development. This engagement with Interstate…
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Jul
31
2025
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Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Dr. John Amah, elder brother to Abraham Amah, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has done what many within the opposition ranks often avoid—he spoke the truth. And in doing so, he has echoed the sentiments of countless Abians who daily witness and appreciate the quiet but profound transformation Governor Alex Otti is driving across the state. At a time when the political landscape is clouded by cynicism, partisan propaganda, and deliberate opposition, Dr. Amah’s voice rises above the noise—honest, unfiltered, and deeply refreshing. His testimony…
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Jul
31
2025
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Gov. Otti Pledges Support For Ultimum Limited Multimillion Dollar Industry In ABA, Approves Immediate Reconstruction Of The Road Leading To The Factory

Gov. Otti Pledges Support For Ultimum Limited Multimillion Dollar Industry In ABA, Approves Immediate Reconstruction Of The Road Leading To The Factory

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
GOV. OTTI PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR ULTIMUM LIMITED MULTIMILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY IN ABA, APPROVES IMMEDIATE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FACTORY. Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has pledged to give Ultimum Limited, a beverage manufacturing company built at the Osisioma industrial cluster in Aba, the necessary support it needs to succeed in Abia and beyond. Governor Otti assured of his support for the multimillion - dollar beverage manufacturing factory in Osisioma LGA during a meeting with a delegation of Ultimum Limited, led by its Abia-born Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Austin Ufomba, who came to…
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Jul
31
2025
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The Tangible Economics Of Public Trust: Quantifying The Global Balance Between Investment And Reward – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Tangible Economics Of Public Trust: Quantifying The Global Balance Between Investment And Reward – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
The Tangible Economics of Public Trust: Quantifying the Global Balance Between Investment and Reward Gaining and maintaining public trust transcends mere goodwill; it operates within a rigorous economic framework demanding strategic resource allocation. Organizations and governments worldwide navigate a complex calculus, weighing significant investments against the substantial, often quantifiable, benefits of a trusted reputation. The evidence from diverse global contexts underscores that trust is not an abstract ideal but a concrete asset with measurable inputs and returns. Building trust necessitates substantial, upfront investment. Consider the establishment of institutional safeguards. Australia's creation of the National Integrity Commission in 2020 represents a…
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Jul
31
2025
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IUPG General Meeting And Registration Of New APC Members In Wards In Ohafia

IUPG General Meeting And Registration Of New APC Members In Wards In Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics
IUPG GENERAL MEETING AND REGISTRATION OF NEW APC MEMBERS IN WARDS IN OHAFIA The Director General of Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group, IUPG, Mr Francis Igwe last weekend convened a meeting of the members of the pro-group of Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa and as well welcomed and officially registered news members in the All Progressives Congress, APC. The general meeting and the registration of the new members in APC was conducted in Okamu, Ebem and Isiama wards in Ohafia, Abia State. The Director General urged the members to remain steadfast and committed, adding that the vision bearer of IUPG, Chief Ikenna…
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