Good Governance

” No Going Back On Fencing Of Cattle Market, Umuchieze In Abia State” – Abia State Governor, Alex Otti Reaffirms

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

“NO GOING BACK ON FENCING OF CATTLE MARKET, UMUCHIEZE IN ABIA STATE” — Abia State Governor, Alex Otti Re-affirms Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has vowed that there is no going back in the resolve of his administration to fence the regional Cattle Market Umuchieze as part of the necessary measures to improve security in the area. Gov Otti who made the vow while responding to a question during a media parley in Umuahia, said the proposal had not been dropped contrary to speculations in some quarters. He explained that the fund involved in the project required bidding in…

Dec

2023

We Are Focused On Delivering Good Governance To Our People – Gov Otti

WE ARE FOCUSED ON DELIVERING GOOD GOVERNANCE TO OUR PEOPLE - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his government is focused on delivering good governance to the people of the State. Governor Otti spoke on Monday when he met with a delegation of Bulgarian diplomats led by the Ambassador of Bulgaria to Nigeria, His Excellency, Yanko Yordanov. He said that his government was very serious and focused on impacting positively on the lives of the people of the state. "The government we have in Abia State right now is a very serious government. We are focused…

Dec

2023

Otti Unfolds Plans To Increase Abia Minimum Wage, clarifies Trending Issues Of Governance

Otti unfolds plans to increase Abia minimum wage, clarifies trending issues of governance Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, says he is engaging with stakeholders to improve on the minimum wage of the state workers to align with the present economic realities. The Governor disclosed this during the third edition of his monthly media chat held in Government House, Umuahia. According to him, the reason for adjusting the pay of the workers is because of the economic realities of the nation. “We do understand that things are a bit more difficult for the people. We are engaging with stakeholders…

Dec

2023

Strong Grounds Appeal Court Affirmed Alex Otti As Governor Of Abia State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Strong Grounds Appeal court affirms Alex Otti as Abia Governor Alex OttiThe Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed the appeals brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their governorship candidates against the election of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. In a unanimous decision on Saturday, the three-man Appeal Court panel upheld the victory of Otti at the polls, saying that it conformed with the provisions of the Electoral Act. The appellate court ruled that petitions brought by the appellants lacked in merit, as they were like “a comedy skit brought to…

Dec

2023

Gov Otti Inspects Ongoing Construction Of Six-Lane Ossa Road, Assures One Lane Will Be Ready For Christmas

GOV OTTI INSPECTS ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF SIX-LANE OSSA ROAD, ASSURES ONE LANE READY FOR CHRISTMAS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says one side of the six-lane Ossa Road, Okpara Square to Tower, currently under construction will be ready for use by Christmas. Governor Otti stated this on Thursday while inspecting the ongoing construction works on the 3.5km carriage, a major gateway into Umuahia, capital of Abia State. "I have been assured that at least one side would be ready for commuters to use during this Christmas," the Governor said. He assured that with the dry season setting in,…

Nov

2023

Gov Otti Swears – In Transition Council Chairmen/Mayors In Umuahia Today November 30, 2023

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Expanding the Frontiers of Development Being A Speech Delivered By the Governor of Abia State on the Occasion of the Swearing in of New Transition Council Chairmen/Mayors in Umuahia on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Protocols, It is with a great sense of fulfilment that I welcome everyone to this very important event which marks yet another strategic step in our steady push to meet the developmental needs of our homeland; harnessing the extensive opportunities that abound in every part of the state for the material wellbeing and prosperity of the people. I want to begin by congratulating the newly appointed…

Nov

2023

Abia Open To Robust Partnerships, Gov Otti Tells Polish Ambassador

ABIA OPEN TO ROBUST PARTNERSHIPS, GOV OTTI TELLS POLISH AMBASSADOR Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration is open to robust partnerships that would lead to the growth of the various sectors of the state’s economy. Governor Otti spoke on Wednesday when he met with the Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency, Mrs. Joana Tarnawska, who paid him an official visit. The Governor said he was glad that the Polish Government was willing to partner with Abia State and assured the Ambassador that there cannot be a better State to partner with than Abia. "There can't be…

Nov

2023

Okezie Ikpeazu’s Preemptive Blackmail Won’t Stop His Prosecution For Alleged Diversion Of Public Funds Used In Building His Private House – By Ferdinand Ekeoma(SA, Media & Publicity To Abia Governor)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

OKEZIE IKPEAZU'S PREEMTIVE BLACKMAIL WON'T STOP HIS PROSECUTION FOR ALLEGED DIVERTION OF PUBLIC FUNDS USED IN BUILDING HIS PRIVATE HOUSE. Abia state government recently came across a document which showed that former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu diverted a whopping sum of Five Hundred Million Naira meant for the renovation of Abia state Government House and used same to build a private house for himself in his Umuobiakwa country home in Obingwa LGA of the state. The government decided to take the necessary action to ensure that the former Governor would return the money without unnecessary drama, interestingly the former Governor got…

Nov

2023

Just-In: Abia State Governor Appoints Dr.(Mrs) Ngozi Queen Obioma As Substantive Head Of Service