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Oct
01
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu’s Visit And Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda In Enyimba City – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

President Tinubu’s Visit And Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda In Enyimba City – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Good Governance, Presidency
President Tinubu’s Visit and Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda in Enyimba City By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The historic city of Aba, popularly known as the Enyimba City and long celebrated as the commercial heartbeat of the Southeast, is today witnessing a bold transformation agenda under the purposeful leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Once neglected by successive administrations, Aba’s vital infrastructure collapsed, stifling its vibrant economy and forcing residents and businesses to endure untold hardship. Roads failed, drainage systems deteriorated, and the city’s famed commercial energy was almost extinguished until Governor Otti’s intervention began to restore hope and reposition Aba…
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Oct
01
2025
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Beyond Road Infrastructure: A New Blueprint For Urban Development And Housing – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond Road Infrastructure: A New Blueprint For Urban Development And Housing – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
A New Blueprint for Urban Development and Housing Beyond road infrastructure, the government is executing an ambitious urban renewal strategy that includes significant housing schemes. Under a public-private partnership model, several housing estates have been earmarked for development, including the Mbara-Akuma, Ubakala, and Amakama Housing Estates . In a move signaling a break from the past, the administration has also undertaken audits and recovery of state properties, such as the Abia Hotels in Aba, Arochukwu, and Umuahia, which were allegedly handed over to cronies of previous administrations . This effort to reclaim and repurpose public assets is part of a…
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Sep
30
2025
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“Crossing The Line”: When Opposition Criticism Becomes Contemptuous And A Nuisance To The State – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“Crossing The Line”: When Opposition Criticism Becomes Contemptuous And A Nuisance To The State – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
"Crossing the Line": When Opposition Criticism Becomes "Contemptuous" and a Nuisance to the State The recent Federal High Court judgment declaring shadow governments unconstitutional has fundamentally redrawn the line between legitimate opposition and unlawful activity in Nigeria. For political actors in Abia State, this ruling transforms the political arena: criticism is a right, but establishing a parallel government is now an illegal act. This legal precedent forces a critical examination of when robust political engagement crosses the line into what the state has termed a "nuisance," a transition from constitutional dissent to contemptuous challenge that threatens public order and invites…
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Sep
28
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates With Chief Kelvin Jombo, Igurube Abiriba Enachioken

Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates With Chief Kelvin Jombo, Igurube Abiriba Enachioken

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Personality
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHIEF KELVIN JOMBO, IGURUBE ABIRIBA ENACHIOKEN I join the good people of Abiriba Enachioken and the entire Abians to felicitate Chief Kelvin Jombo Onumah on the auspicious occasion of his birthday anniversary. As the Chairman of Sublime Group of Companies and a serial Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, he has impacted lives positively. May this special day mark the beginning of a joyous year filled with love, good health, success, and happiness. On behalf of my family and the entire members of IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP, we are wishing him a wonderful celebration and a year ahead that brings…
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Sep
27
2025
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When Failure Speaks, Abians Laugh. Otti Is Working, Ikonne Is Wailing – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

When Failure Speaks, Abians Laugh. Otti Is Working, Ikonne Is Wailing – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
WHEN FAILURE SPEAKS, ABIANS LAUGH. OTTI IS WORKING, IKONNE IS WAILING By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Paul Ikonne has once again embarrassed himself by talking about governance in Abia. This is the same man who wasted his chance as NALDA boss and became a laughing stock across Nigeria for distributing rabbits as empowerment. Till today, Nigerians only remember him as “Mr Rabbit,” a man who could not think beyond cages and grass. That is his only legacy. Now this same failure wants to attack Dr Alex Otti, OFR, a Governor who is turning Abia around after years of destruction caused by…
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Sep
27
2025
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Restoring Aba’s Lost Pride With Otti’s Vision – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Restoring Aba’s Lost Pride With Otti’s Vision – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, Good Governance
Restoring Aba’s Lost Pride with Otti's Vision By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Aba, the heartbeat of Abia and once the commercial hub of Eastern Nigeria, is steadily reclaiming its lost pride. Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration has ignited an infrastructure revolution that is reshaping the face of the Enyimba City and rekindling its socio-economic vibrancy. The ongoing reconstruction and commissioning of strategic roads, including the iconic Port Harcourt Road, Ohanku Road, and several others supervised under the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA), mark the dawn of a new era. The revival of landmark facilities such as the Enyimba Hotel, the construction…
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Sep
26
2025
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How Governor Otti’s Evening Markets Will Power The Velocity Of Money In ABIA – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Governor Otti’s Evening Markets Will Power The Velocity Of Money In ABIA – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
How Governor Otti’s Evening Markets Will Power the Velocity of Money in Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD When Governor Alex Chioma Otti announced during the September edition of “Governor Otti Speaks to Abia” that construction of sixty eight evening markets would commence the following week, it was more than just another policy pronouncement. It was a carefully designed step to deepen Abia’s ongoing transformation and extend the dividends of governance to the grassroots. The decision to build four evening markets in each of the seventeen local government areas reflects a vision that deliberately prioritizes rural development and aligns with the…
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Sep
26
2025
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Defamation, Not Journalism: An Analysis Of The Otti Visa Ban Article – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Defamation, Not Journalism: An Analysis Of The Otti Visa Ban Article – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Immigration
Defamation, Not Journalism: An Analysis of the Otti Visa Ban Article The Daily Post Nigeria article reporting on the petition by APC chieftain Eze Chikamnayo against Governor Alex Otti suffers from significant journalistic shortcomings that undermine its credibility and objectivity. A critical analysis reveals several key flaws. Unsubstantiated Allegations and a Lack of Balance A primary weakness of the article is its reliance on allegations without concrete evidence. It serves as a platform for Mr. Chikamnayo's claims regarding a N54 billion expenditure but provides no verifiable proof. Furthermore, the reporting is profoundly one-sided, as it fails to include a response…
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Sep
25
2025
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A Rejoinder To ABIA Hotel Management: Enough Of The Grandstanding – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Rejoinder To ABIA Hotel Management: Enough Of The Grandstanding – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Hospitality
A Rejoinder to Abia Hotel Management: Enough of the Grandstanding! The attention of all well-meaning Abians has been drawn to the pompous and deliberately obtuse rebuttal issued by the so-called “Board and Management” of Abia Hotel Limited. This response is not just an insult to the intelligence of the people of Abia State, but a brazen display of the very bad faith and entitlement that has held this state back for decades. The Government, under the focused leadership of Dr. Alex Otti, spoke a simple truth, and the reaction from the hotel management has proven the government’s point more eloquently…
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Sep
25
2025
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How Partnerships Are Powering Governor Otti’s Social Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Partnerships Are Powering Governor Otti’s Social Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
How Partnerships Are Powering Governor Otti’s Social Revolution By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD A quiet transformation is unfolding in Abia State. Governor Alex Chioma Otti is demonstrating that governance achieves its greatest impact when it is rooted in collaboration and shared responsibility. The recent launch of the EU Funded Supporting Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria (SUSI) Project in Umuahia is not just another government programme but a powerful statement on how global partnerships can be harnessed to redefine governance and deliver tangible benefits to the people. By working with the European Union, UNICEF and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) as…
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