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Aug
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Otti’s Industrial Policy And The Strategic Revival Of Star Paper Mill – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti’s Industrial Policy And The Strategic Revival Of Star Paper Mill – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Otti’s Industrial Policy and the Strategic Revival of Star Paper Mill By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Otti’s industrial policy is a bold vision to transform Abia State through industrialization and infrastructure investment designed to drive economic growth, revive entrepreneurship, and create sustainable jobs for the people. His approach rests on the conviction that true development requires a strong industrial base supported by dependable infrastructure. For decades, Aba and its environs, which once stood as the heartbeat of local enterprise in Nigeria, suffered neglect and abandonment. Industries such as the Star Paper Mill, the Aba Textile Mill, and Modern Ceramics…
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Aug
21
2025
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Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR): Abians, Register Today And Secure Your Tomorrow – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR): Abians, Register Today And Secure Your Tomorrow – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
Abians, Register Today and Secure Your Tomorrow The ongoing Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presents another golden opportunity for Abians to shape their future through the ballot. The exercise is open to those who have just attained the age of 18, those who lost their Permanent Voter Cards, as well as those who have never registered before. It is more than just a process, it is the foundation of leadership recruitment and democratic participation. Governor Alex Chioma Otti, long before his election and inauguration as the Executive Governor of Abia State in…
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Aug
21
2025
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Abia State’s Historic Acquisition Of Star Paper Mill: A Catalyst For Industrial Renaissance In Southeastern Nigeria -By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State’s Historic Acquisition Of Star Paper Mill: A Catalyst For Industrial Renaissance In Southeastern Nigeria -By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Abia State's Historic Acquisition of Star Paper Mill: A Catalyst for Industrial Renaissance in Southeastern Nigeria Executive Summary In a landmark development for industrial policy in southeastern Nigeria, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has successfully secured approval for the acquisition of the moribund Star Paper Mill from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). This strategic move, announced on August 7, 2025, represents a decisive step toward revitalizing one of Nigeria's formerly thriving industrial assets that had become a symbol of economic decay after years of abandonment. The acquisition signals a bold commitment to reversing industrial decline and stimulating economic…
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Aug
21
2025
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Otti: Grooming Young Minds Into Leaders Of Tomorrow – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: Grooming Young Minds Into Leaders Of Tomorrow – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Empowerment, Youths
Otti: Grooming Young Minds Into Leaders of Tomorrow By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” – Ralph Nader Leadership has always defined the fate of societies. Nations rise and fall not merely by the abundance of resources but by the quality of their leaders. True leadership goes beyond occupying positions of authority. It is about influencing change, inspiring hope, and creating pathways for others to thrive. The essence of leadership therefore is not confined to today but to the future, moulding young minds who will step into tomorrow with vision, courage,…
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Aug
21
2025
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A Masterclass In Brevity: Commending The Registrar’s Succinct Articulation Of ABSU’s Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Masterclass In Brevity: Commending The Registrar’s Succinct Articulation Of ABSU’s Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, Education
A Masterclass in Brevity: Commending the Registrar’s Succinct Articulation of ABSU’s Renaissance We begin by extending our profound gratitude to the Registrar of Abia State University (ABSU), Dr. Acho Elendu, for his exceptionally succinct and powerful articulation of the transformative changes sweeping through the institution. The Power of Succinct CommunicationIn an age of information saturation, the ability to communicate with clarity, conciseness, and impact is a critical leadership asset. Dr. Elendu’s piece cuts through the noise, delivering a compelling narrative on the university’s rebirth under the visionary leadership of Governor Alex Otti. His effective communication ensures that the vital story…
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Aug
20
2025
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A Reply To Reno Omokri Regarding Peter Obi And Recent Political Allegations – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Reply To Reno Omokri Regarding Peter Obi And Recent Political Allegations – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
A Reply to Reno Omokri Regarding Peter Obi and Recent Political Allegations Introduction: Setting the Record Straight Dear Reno, Thank you for engaging in political discourse, as vibrant dialogue remains essential to our democracy. While your recent comments about His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi contain several allegations, I will address them systematically, though as you suggested, Mr. Obi himself may not respond directly for reasons that will become apparent. Your critique appears to blend legitimate concerns with misleading statements and personal attacks that do little to advance substantive political discussion in Nigeria. I write this response not merely to counter…
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Aug
19
2025
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The Pathetic Pantomime: Reno Omokri And The Art Of Grown-Up Childishness – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Pathetic Pantomime: Reno Omokri And The Art Of Grown-Up Childishness – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Personality
The Pathetic Pantomime: Reno Omokri and the Art of Grown-Up Childishness Reno Omokri’s public persona constitutes a masterclass in arrested development—a cringe-inducing spectacle where faux sophistication masks profound ethical infantilism. His career remains littered with juvenile antics wholly unbecoming a former presidential aide, revealing a man whose emotional maturity fossilized between playground taunts and adolescent melodrama. The farcical theater of his existence demands rigorous dissection. I. The Forgery Fiasco: A Case Study in Ethical BankruptcyThe 2014 "Wendell Simlin" scandal endures as Omokri’s most grotesque performance. While serving as President Jonathan’s Social Media Assistant, he orchestrated a fraudulent campaign to falsely…
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Aug
19
2025
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Street Credibility: Peter Obi’s Solid Moves Vs Reno Omokri’s Waka Pass Drama – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Street Credibility: Peter Obi’s Solid Moves Vs Reno Omokri’s Waka Pass Drama – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, People Reorientation, Personality
🔥 Street Credibility: Peter Obi’s Solid Moves vs Reno Omokri’s Waka Pass Drama 🔥* Listen up, Nigerians! Reno Omokri dey here throwing pure gbosa from him keyboard like say him be political prophet. But make we dissect this mumu talk one by one. This dude’s entire argument na hot air and bitter beer parlour gossip. Peter Obi dey stand like rock while Omokri dey blow dust for our eyes. 🗣️ 1. "Obi No Know Him Party?" Omokri, You Dey Hallucinate!*Omokri yarn say Obi dey confuse between Labour Party and ADC. BULLSHIT! Obi don announce clear clear: "I’m going to contest…
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Aug
18
2025
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Scapegoating Communities Won’t Work: Reno Omokri’s Flawed Analysis Is Questionable And Troubling – By Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Scapegoating Communities Won’t Work: Reno Omokri’s Flawed Analysis Is Questionable And Troubling – By Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
Scapegoating Communities won't work: Reno Omokri’s Flawed Analysis is Questionable and Troubling Reno Omokri’s assertion that "homegrown terror thrives solely due to local support" fundamentally distorts Nigeria’s security crisis. His selective citation of Anambra Governor Soludo’s unverified claim—that "99% of kidnappings in Anambra are by Igbo people"—ignores empirical national data. Research by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Global Terrorism Index documents terrorism as a cross-regional threat: bandit groups in the Northwest caused more civilian deaths in 2021 than Boko Haram in the Northeast, while separatist violence in the Southeast coexists with farmer-herder conflicts in…
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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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