Empowerment

Oct
11
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
NELFUND: Full List Of 203 Schools That Failed To Submit Students’ Data For Loan

NELFUND: Full List Of 203 Schools That Failed To Submit Students’ Data For Loan

Education, Empowerment, FGN
NELFUND: Full List Of 203 Schools That Failed To Submit Students’ Data For Loan The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released a list of 203 tertiary institutions that failed to upload their students’ data for the 2024/2025 student loan application exercise. It also announced the reopening of the portal for 48 hours to allow institutions yet to comply to do so. The Guardian reports that institutions are required to upload their students’ information onto the agency’s Student Loan Application System (SLAS), which allows the students to apply for the loan. A statement late Friday by the Fund’s Director of…
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Sep
04
2025
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Isu, Ihechiowa & Ututu Communities Rejoice As NDDC Hands Over Site To Contractor Handling The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights Attracted By Ikenna Ukwa

Isu, Ihechiowa & Ututu Communities Rejoice As NDDC Hands Over Site To Contractor Handling The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights Attracted By Ikenna Ukwa

Abia North, Abia State, Empowerment, News Flash, Philanthropy
ISU, IHECHIOWA & UTUTU COMMUNITIES REJOICES AS NDDC HANDS OVER SITE TO CONTRACTOR HANDLING THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS ATTRACTED BY IKENNA UKWA The people of Isu, Ihechiowa and Ututu communities in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State today Wednesday 3rd September 2025 rolled out their drums in jubilation to receive team Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa led by Engr George Nnanna Kalu and the Abia State officials of the NDDC, who were at the palace of HRH, Eze Okpo Christopher, the Ezeogo Obinto Ihechiowa to formally handover site to the contractor for the installation of solar powered street lights for…
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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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Jul
24
2025
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Peter Obi Donates Over N530 Million To Schools, Hospitals In 2025

Peter Obi Donates Over N530 Million To Schools, Hospitals In 2025

Education, Empowerment, News Flash, Philanthropy
Peter Obi Donates Over N530 Million To Schools, Hospitals In 2025 Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has donated over ₦530 million to schools, hospitals, and community institutions across Nigeria since January 2025. The donations, which span various parts of the country, reflect Obi’s consistent emphasis on improving education and healthcare, two sectors he has repeatedly described as “the foundation of national development.” His interventions include direct support to nursing schools, university faculties, community hospitals and secondary schools, with a focus on underfunded institutions and rural communities. In May, Obi presented ₦10 million each…
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Jul
24
2025
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Responding To A Silent Emergency: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Launch Of N-774 Initiative In ABIA State

Responding To A Silent Emergency: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Launch Of N-774 Initiative In ABIA State

Abia State, Economy, Empowerment, Good Governance
RESPONDING TO A SILENT EMERGENCY Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Launch of N-774 Initiative in Abia State on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Banquet Hall, Government House Umuahia Protocols The health and wellbeing of the people is the surest guarantee of the stability and future of any society. What we have therefore gathered to do this morning is beyond the simple matters of feeding and nourishment, it is a timely intervention to save the future of our State and Country by addressing what has become a critical threat to…
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Jul
22
2025
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The Otti Imperative: How ABIA Is Forging Africa’s Next Generation Of Leaders, Inspired By Lee Kuan Yew – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Otti Imperative: How ABIA Is Forging Africa’s Next Generation Of Leaders, Inspired By Lee Kuan Yew – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Africa, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Empowerment, Good Governance
The Otti Imperative: How Abia is Forging Africa's Next Generation of Leaders, Inspired by Lee Kuan Yew In the annals of transformative governance, few legacies shine as brightly as that of Lee Kuan Yew, who harnessed disciplined vision and unwavering investment in human capital to forge a global powerhouse from Singapore. Today, echoing that same audacious spirit, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, Governor of Abia State, is scripting a groundbreaking chapter in Nigeria's development narrative. His administration’s laser focus on youth empowerment, exemplified by the recent historic Youth Leaders Town Hall Meeting, transcends mere policy; it represents a fundamental reimagining of…
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Jun
16
2025
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Amuru Abam And Ihechiowa Women Receive Bags Of Fertilizer From Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation

Amuru Abam And Ihechiowa Women Receive Bags Of Fertilizer From Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation

Abia North, Abia State, Empowerment, Philanthropy
AMURU ABAM AND IHECHIOWA WOMEN RECEIVES BAGS OF FERTILIZER FROM IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION On Saturday 14th June 2025, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa 's team stormed Amuru Abam and Ihechiowa, all in Arochukwu LGA to distribute bags of fertilizers, facilitated by Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa under the auspices of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, which he co-founded with his wife, Lolo Jennifer E. Ukwa . Hon Ikenna and his wife, have been at the forefront of carrying out numerous developmental initiatives, empowerment and distribution of items for the general wellbeing of the women, men, youth and communities in Ohafia…
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Jun
11
2025
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FG Approves Over 30,000 Recruitments Into Civil Service, Warns Job Seekers To Beware Of Scammers

FG Approves Over 30,000 Recruitments Into Civil Service, Warns Job Seekers To Beware Of Scammers

FGN, Empowerment, News Flash
FG Approves Over 30,000 Recruitments Into Civil Service, Warns Job Seekers To Beware Of Scammers Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has warned Nigerian job seekers to beware of fraudsters spreading fake information about recruitment into the paramilitary services. According to a statement released on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Abuja, the Board’s Secretary, retired Major General A.M. Jibril, noted that a fake letter is being shared on social media, pretending to give details about the recruitment exercise. Jibril confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the hiring of 30,150 new intakes for the four paramilitary services,…
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May
23
2025
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Mrs. Tinubu Commences Distribution Of Food Items As Part Of RHI In Abia State, As Gov. Otti Lauds Initiative

Mrs. Tinubu Commences Distribution Of Food Items As Part Of RHI In Abia State, As Gov. Otti Lauds Initiative

Abia State, Economy, Empowerment, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
MRS. TINUBU COMMENCES DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD ITEMS AS PART OF RHI IN ABIA STATE, AS GOV. OTTI LAUDS INITIATIVE. The Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has commenced the distribution of food items to vulnerable groups in Abia State as part of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Social Investment Food Outreach Programme. Speaking at the event held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti commended Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu for appreciating the pains many individuals and families are passing through in the face of economic challenges and…
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May
22
2025
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Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s Comprehensive Strategy To Lower Borrowing Costs And Strengthen Small Businesses In ABIA State (2023-2025) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s Comprehensive Strategy To Lower Borrowing Costs And Strengthen Small Businesses In ABIA State (2023-2025) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Empowerment, Good Governance
Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s Comprehensive Strategy to Lower Borrowing Costs and Strengthen Small Businesses in Abia State (2023–2025) 1. IntroductionGovernor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has anchored his administration’s economic agenda on revitalizing Abia State’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. Through targeted policies, debt management, and strategic partnerships, his government aims to reduce borrowing costs, enhance access to credit, and foster a sustainable business ecosystem. Drawing from official publications, this article evaluates the administration’s progress, challenges, and roadmap for SME growth from 2023 to 2025. 2. Key Policy Initiatives a) Abia SMEs Development Fund (2023)Launched in collaboration with the Central…
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