Abia State

Aug
18
2025
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The ABIA Game Of Thrones: A Satire In Seven Kingdom’s Style – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The ABIA Game Of Thrones: A Satire In Seven Kingdom’s Style – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
The Abia Game of Thrones: A Satire in Seven Kingdoms' Style Beneath the searing Niger sun, amidst the whispering oil palms and bustling markets of Umuahia, unfolds a drama worthy of Westeros itself. Governor Alex Otti, erstwhile banker now ascendant ruler, sits not upon the molten Iron Throne, but a seat no less perilous: the Governorship of Abia State. His crusade? To purge the realm of the endemic profligacy and chicanery that have long sapped its coffers, a quest echoing Jon Snow’s quixotic battle against the White Walkers – an existential threat cloaked in bureaucratic fog. Enter the players, our…
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Aug
18
2025
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Leadership Is About Stewardship Not Acquisition Of Wealth – Gov. Otti, Challenges The Church To Protect Good Leadership

Leadership Is About Stewardship Not Acquisition Of Wealth – Gov. Otti, Challenges The Church To Protect Good Leadership

Abia State, News Flash, Religion
LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP NOT ACQUISITION OF WEALTH – GOV. OTTI, CHALLENGES THE CHURCH TO PROTECT GOOD LEADERSHIP. Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti, OFR, says that leadership is stewardship and service to the people and not about acquiring wealth, advising those who have contrary opinion not to bother about aspiring to lead. Governor Otti stated this on Sunday, 17th August, at St. Peter's Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Umungasi Parish, Aba, during the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the existence of the Church Parish. Addressing the excited congregation who were so happy having him worship and celebrate the anniversary…
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Aug
18
2025
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Those Campaigning To TakeOver From Otti In 2027 Are Wasting Their Time – Catholic Bishop Of Umuahia, Ukpong, Says Impossible Things Before Have Become Possible Under Gov. Otti

Those Campaigning To TakeOver From Otti In 2027 Are Wasting Their Time – Catholic Bishop Of Umuahia, Ukpong, Says Impossible Things Before Have Become Possible Under Gov. Otti

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
THOSE CAMPAIGNING TO TAKEOVER FROM OTTI IN 2027 ARE WASTING THEIR TIME - CATHOLIC BISHOP OF UMUAHIA, UKPONG, SAYS IMPOSSIBLE THINGS BEFORE HAVE BECOME POSSIBLE UNDER GOV. OTTI. ‎‎The Catholic Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, Most Rev. Michael kalu Ukpong says that those campaigning to takeover from Governor Alex Otti, OFR, in 2027 are wasting their time, saying that the Governor's good works in just two years have done the campaign for him.‎‎Bishop Ukpong stated this on Sunday, 17th August, when he hosted the Governor to a lunch at Mater Dei Cathedral, Umuahia, to celebrate his impactful and remarkable achievements, in…
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Aug
17
2025
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Otti: Speaking The Truth And Taking A Stand On Issues – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: Speaking The Truth And Taking A Stand On Issues – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Otti: Speaking the Truth and Taking a Stand on Issues By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The August edition of Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s monthly media interaction, aptly christened “Governor Otti Speaks to Abians”, once again reflected the governor’s unique leadership style of openness, accountability, and direct engagement with the people. The session provided a platform for Governor Otti to personally address critical issues in addition to clarifications earlier provided by the State Media Team under the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu. As is customary, Governor Otti began by highlighting progress on government programmes across various sectors. His presentation underscored…
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Aug
17
2025
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We Are Equipping ABIA Youths For Future Leadership, Says Gov. Otti As He Celebrates Ohuabunwa At 75

We Are Equipping ABIA Youths For Future Leadership, Says Gov. Otti As He Celebrates Ohuabunwa At 75

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance, News Flash
WE ARE EQUIPPING ABIA YOUTHS FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP, SAYS GOV. OTTI, AS HE CELEBRATES OHUABUNWA AT 75. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, says his government is currently equipping the youths in the State with leadership skills to make them suitable for future leadership tasks in Nigeria and beyond. Governor Otti stated this at the 75th birthday celebration of an Abia born elder statesman and former Chairman/CEO, Pfizer Products Plc, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa who was hosted by the State government at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. Gov. Otti disclosed that, as he speaks, some young Abians are undergoing training in…
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Aug
17
2025
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Governor Otti Ignites Educational Revolution: Banishing Punitive Postings, Championing Teacher Productivity In ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti Ignites Educational Revolution: Banishing Punitive Postings, Championing Teacher Productivity In ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education
Governor Otti Ignites Educational Revolution: Banishing Punitive Postings, Championing Teacher Productivity in Abia! In a bold stroke of leadership that signals a profound shift towards valuing human capital and educational excellence, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has issued a transformative directive reverberating through the state's education sector. Drawing upon the core principles of efficiency and welfare championed by his administration, as consistently reflected in official communications from the Abia State Government, Governor Otti has mandated that the 5,394 newly employed teachers – a landmark recruitment drive itself a testament to his commitment to revitalizing education – must be strategically…
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Aug
16
2025
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The Unyielding: Governor Otti Tackles Political Charlatanism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Unyielding: Governor Otti Tackles Political Charlatanism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
The Unyielding Mandate: Governor Otti Tackles Political Charlatanism Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s August media colloquium, "Governor Otti Speaks to Abians," transcended mere administrative briefing. It crystallized a defining leadership ethos: an unassailable commitment to truth, tangible progress, and an unequivocal rejection of the corrosive politics that once crippled the state. This session, a masterclass in transparent governance, saw Otti dissect malicious falsehoods while illuminating transformative investments, establishing a stark demarcation between his administration’s integrity and the bankrupt opportunism of the past. Confronting Fabrications with Fiscal RealityThe epicenter of opposition vitriol – the patently absurd allegation of ₦54 billion expended…
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Aug
15
2025
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$263.8m ABIA Road Revolution: President Tinubu Greenlights Historic Deal As Governor Otti Vows “Military -Grade Delivery” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

$263.8m ABIA Road Revolution: President Tinubu Greenlights Historic Deal As Governor Otti Vows “Military -Grade Delivery” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
$263.8M ABIA ROAD REVOLUTION: PRESIDENT TINUBU GREENLIGHTS HISTORIC DEAL AS GOVERNOR OTTI VOWS "MILITARY-GRADE DELIVERY"* Integrated Financing & Strategic ApprovalPresident Bola Tinubu’s administration has unlocked a transformative $263.8 million infrastructure package for Abia State through a landmark Federal Executive Council approval on August 13, 2025. This multi-source financing framework combines $125 million from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), $100 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB), $15 million from the Canada–Africa Development Bank, and $23.8 million in counterpart funding from the Abia State Government. The IsDB facility – the critical final piece – activates the entire funding mosaic, marking Nigeria’s…
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Aug
14
2025
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President Tinubu Approves $125 Million Islamic Development Bank Facility For ABIA State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIID)

President Tinubu Approves $125 Million Islamic Development Bank Facility For ABIA State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIID)

Abia State, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Press Release: PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES $125 MILLION ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK FACILITY FOR ABIA STATE INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ABSIID) The Abia State Government is pleased to announce that the long-awaited USD 125 Million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project has been approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting of Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This approval marks a major milestone in a project that has undergone extensive consultations and procedural steps, and is a critical component of the overall co-financing arrangement for the State’s ambitious infrastructure development drive. The project’s…
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