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15 Aba -based unions endorse Gov Otti's reelection Good Leadership and Governance Series with Dr. Charles Ogugbuaja (GLGSWDCO 18) The Significance of 15 Aba - based unions' mega solidarity rally, endorsement of Gov Otti as sole candidate  Vow to protect votes, ensure they   count By Charles Ogugbuaja, Ph.D. Yesterday, members of 15 unions with one central umbrella, the Frontline Container Unloaders Association (FCUA), in their thousands, freely exercised their love for His Excellency, Gov Alex Chioma Otti, in the two local government areas (LGAs), in Aba, commercial hub of Abia State. The symbolic outing in the Enyimba city was led…

OTTI’S PERFORMANCE IS REDRAWING ABIA’S POLITICAL MAP An election season does not begin only when campaign posters appear. It begins when citizens start connecting their everyday experiences with the question of leadership; when public works become subjects of community discussion; when familiar political relationships begin to shift; and when politicians recognise that the mood of the people may no longer be where it used to be. That process appears to be taking shape in Abia State. As the 2027 political season gradually approaches, the discussion is becoming less dependent on party names, old loyalties and inherited camps. More people are…

TechRise: Otti’s Bold Investment in the Future of Abia Youths Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The world is changing at a speed never witnessed in human history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, and digital innovation are not merely shaping the future; they are redefining the present, transforming economies, industries, and the nature of work itself. Across the globe, nations investing boldly in technology and youth development are building the foundations for lasting prosperity and global competitiveness, while those that hesitate risk leaving an entire generation behind. It is against this backdrop of rapid global transformation that Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, is positioning…

Another Batch of 20 Electric Buses Set for Delivery to Abia State as the Green Transport Revolution Gains Momentum By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State is steadily advancing toward a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable transportation future. The Abia State Government is set to receive another batch of 20 electric buses, further strengthening its commitment to green energy mobility and a modernized transport system designed to serve the people efficiently. The ongoing Green Energy Shuttle initiative is not only transforming public transportation but also positioning Abia as a forward-looking state embracing innovation, environmental sustainability, and urban modernization. With a target…

Abia 3rd Anniversary: A New Wave of Progress as Otti Commissions 25 More Signature Projects Across the State Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Three years after assuming office, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, is not marking his administration’s anniversary with mere speeches, fanfare, or political rhetoric. Instead, he is presenting what many consider the strongest measure of governance and leadership, which is visible development and measurable impact. As his administration clocks three years on May 29, 2026, Abia State is witnessing another defining moment with the commissioning of 25 signature projects spread across the three Senatorial zones of the state, a move…

ABA BY DESIGN: WHY THE ABA COMMERCIAL SMART CITY MATTERS TO THE NEW ABIA ECONOMY Aba is not just a city. Aba is an economy.It is a city of trade, production, leather, fashion, metal works, logistics, creativity and survival. It is a city where ordinary people turn skill into income and resilience into enterprise. Aba has always had the energy of a great commercial centre, but for too long, that energy has grown without the level of planning, infrastructure and investment support it deserves.This is why the Aba Commercial Smart City project matters. Reports describe the proposed Aba Commercial Smart…