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Sep
21
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia State’s Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State’s Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Abia State's Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? In recent days, baseless allegations have circulated regarding Abia State's implementation of the national minimum wage, making sensational claims that deliberately distort the reality of Governor Alex Otti's administration. These malicious assertions not only misrepresent the facts but conveniently ignore the comprehensive reforms and systemic cleansing currently underway in Abia's civil service. The administration of Governor Otti has demonstrated nothing short of exemplary commitment to transparency, accountability, and the welfare of Abia workers, while simultaneously addressing deep-rooted corruption inherited from previous governments. The notion that Abia State continues to pay workers a meager…
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Sep
21
2025
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Political Satire, Public Perception And Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR And ‘Gov Amuneke’ – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Political Satire, Public Perception And Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR And ‘Gov Amuneke’ – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Political Satire, Public Perception and Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR and 'Gov Amuneke' In the dynamic landscape of modern governance, the interplay between official statecraft and public commentary has evolved into a sophisticated dialogue. In Abia State, this dialogue has found a unique and powerful voice, framing the transformative administration of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, through the unexpected lens of satirical acclaim. The Unlikely Synergy: Earnest Governance and Satirical Amplification The emergence of the digital persona "Governor Amuneke" represents a cultural phenomenon that transcends mere entertainment. This character, through exaggerated mimicry and farcical narrative, performs a…
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Sep
19
2025
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Beyond Made-In-China: ABIA State Aims To Become Africa’s New Workshop For Innovation With Creative Talent Hunt – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond Made-In-China: ABIA State Aims To Become Africa’s New Workshop For Innovation With Creative Talent Hunt – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Beyond Made-in-China: Abia State Aims to Become Africa's New Workshop for Innovation with Creative Talent Hunt UMUAHIA, Abia State – In a bold move that echoes the state-directed industrial revolutions of East Asia, the Abia State Government has launched a strategic initiative to identify, nurture, and deploy its most valuable natural resource: the ingenuity of its youth. The Abia Creatives Talent Hunt, which closes applications today, September 18, 2025, is not merely a contest; it is the foundational pillar of a grand economic strategy to position the state as Africa’s premier hub for tangible innovation and manufacturing creativity. Gone is…
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Sep
19
2025
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The Government Of ABIA State Is Data-Driven And Here’s A Rebuttal To Another MisInformation – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Government Of ABIA State Is Data-Driven And Here’s A Rebuttal To Another MisInformation – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
THE GOVERNMENT OF ABIA STATE IS DATA-DRIVEN AND HERE'S A REBUTTAL TO ANOTHER MISINFORMATION I note with dismay a recent publication authored by one Ujo Justice, PhD, purporting to be on behalf of Prince Paul Ikonne. The piece, riddled with factual inaccuracies and a profound misrepresentation of the state's financial and developmental strides, necessitates a clear, statistics-based clarification for the discerning public. It is regrettable that the opposition has chosen a path of deliberate misinformation rather than engaging in constructive criticism based on verifiable data. On the ₦54 Billion "Phantom" Schools Project: The assertion that "not a single school has…
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Sep
18
2025
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Governor Otti: A Model Of Transparency And Support For Tinubu’s Reforms – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti: A Model Of Transparency And Support For Tinubu’s Reforms – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Governor Otti: A Model of Transparency and Support for Tinubu's Reforms Introduction: Setting the Record Straight Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has been the target of baseless allegations claiming he is sabotaging President Tinubu. These claims are not only false but ignore Otti’s consistent support for Tinubu’s reforms, his transparent governance, and his significant achievements in Abia. Here’s a detailed rebuttal: Full Support for Tinubu’s Reforms Governor Otti has publicly endorsed President Tinubu’s economic policies, including the fuel subsidy removal, calling it "courageous and necessary" . He emphasized that his alignment with Tinubu’s reforms is based on long-held economic…
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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
16
2025
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Is On Tinubu’s Neck – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Is On Tinubu’s Neck – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health, Presidency, Security
NNAMDI KANU'S LIFE IS ON TINUBU'S NECK. The Igbo nation lately has been inundated by disturbing tales of the deteriorated health condition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This alarm has been raised by not a few which includes the Honourable Member Representing his Federal Constituency who visited him just recently, Honorable Obi Aguocha. There is a national consensus for his unconditional release which has been clearly underscored by endless dilation of the trial Court that keeps embarrassing itself and the National Assembly leadership that has in the past pleaded with Mr President to exercise his prerogative of mercy. The Southeast governors…
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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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