Columns/Opinions/Letters

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…

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…

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…

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…