Good Governance

May
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
One Year Anniversary: We Have Every Community, Ward, In Mind – Gov Otti Assures

One Year Anniversary: We Have Every Community, Ward, In Mind – Gov Otti Assures

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY: WE HAVE EVERY COMMUNITY, WARD, IN MIND - GOV OTTI ASSURES Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has assured that his administration is working hard to address the infrastructural needs of the various zones in the State, as part of his grassroots development agenda. Governor Otti, who stated this on Thursday in Ohafia during a town hall meeting with the five local government areas in Abia North Senatorial District, as part of activities to mark his one year in office, said the meeting afforded him the opportunity to interact with the people as he took stock.…
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May
23
2024
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Gov Otti Invites Prominent Nigerians To Join Him Commission Roads As Part Of Activities Marking His One Year In Office

Gov Otti Invites Prominent Nigerians To Join Him Commission Roads As Part Of Activities Marking His One Year In Office

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
PRESS RELEASE The Abia state Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has invited some prominent Nigerians to join him in the commissioning of some roads recently reconstructed by his administration as part of activities marking his one year in office. On Friday,the 24th May, 2024, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe,CFR,MNI , the Obi of Onitsha will commission the Old Court Road and Kent/ Ehi Road, in Aba . On Tuesday,28th May,2024,His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu will commission University Road, College Road and Green Avenue , all in Aba. Similarly, on Wednesday 29th May 2024, His Excellency, Commodore Ebitu…
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May
23
2024
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FG Team Visits ABIA To Inspect Site Of New Airport, As Gov Otti Announces Access Bank Willing Partner

FG Team Visits ABIA To Inspect Site Of New Airport, As Gov Otti Announces Access Bank Willing Partner

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Transportation
FG TEAM VISITS ABIA TO INSPECT SITE OF NEW AIRPORT, AS GOV OTTI ANNOUNCES ACCESS BANK WILLING PARTNER A Federal Government team from the Ministry of Aviation has visited Abia State to inspect a proposed site for a new airport planned for the State. This comes as Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has declared that one of Nigeria's leading financial institutions, Access Bank, has expressed willingness to partner with the State Government in developing the airport project. Led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation, Dr. Emmanuel Meribeole, the Federal Government team said that it was in the…
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May
21
2024
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Gov Otti At Cambridge University Conference Says Africa Has Not Done Enough For Youth Participation In Politics

Gov Otti At Cambridge University Conference Says Africa Has Not Done Enough For Youth Participation In Politics

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
GOV OTTI AT CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE SAYS AFRICA HAS NOT DONE ENOUGH FOR YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says African leaders have not done enough to give the youths the voice they need to play significant roles in continental politics, despite making up about 75% of continent’s population. Governor Otti stated this at the weekend in the United Kingdom, at the Cambridge Africa Business Conference, hosted by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, where he featured on the fireside chat which focused on the topic, 'Africa Together - Public/Private Partnerships'. Responding to a…
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May
20
2024
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Governor Otti Attends Retired Armed Forces Officers’ Award, Ihejirika Honoured

Governor Otti Attends Retired Armed Forces Officers’ Award, Ihejirika Honoured

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI ATTENDS RETIRED ARMED FORCES OFFICERS' AWARD, IHEJIRIKA HONOURED Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, was a Special Guest at a gala night to celebrate the 36th National Annual General Meeting of the Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers' Association of Nigeria (RANAO). Highlight of the event, which took place at the Armed Forces Officers' Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, on Thursday, was the honour of members, who have served the association merritoriously, with long service awards. Former Chief of Army Staff and presently the Chairman of the Abia State Security Advisory Council, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Onyeabo Ihejirika (rtd.),…
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May
20
2024
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Governor Otti Commissions Obehie-Oke-Ikpe Road, Hails NDDC

Governor Otti Commissions Obehie-Oke-Ikpe Road, Hails NDDC

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Works
GOVERNOR OTTI COMMISSIONS OBEHE-OKE-IKPE ROAD, HAILS NDDC *Flags-off Emergency Re-construction of Oke-Ikpe to Akwete Ohambele Road, Phase II. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, today commissioned the 9km Ohehie-Oke-Ikpe Road in Ukwa West Local Government Area of the State, constructed by Peoples Concept Nigeria Limited. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for reconstructing the road which will remarkably enhance the socio-economic growth of the Ukwa West Local Government Area. He assured the Commission of Abia State Government's readiness to always have a handshake with them to…
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May
16
2024
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Gov Otti Pledges Collaboration With NAFDAC To Fight Fake Drugs, Pays Homage To Dora Akunyili’s Memory

Gov Otti Pledges Collaboration With NAFDAC To Fight Fake Drugs, Pays Homage To Dora Akunyili’s Memory

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI PLEDGES COLLABORATION WITH NAFDAC TO FIGHT FAKE DRUGS, PAYS HOMAGE TO DORA AKUNYILI'S MEMORY Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has paid homage to the memory of the late former Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Dora Akunyili. Governor Otti, who said he had close family relationship with Professor Akunyili and her equally late husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, called for a minute silence in honour of the two, when he met with the Director General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, in Government House, Umuahia, on Tuesday. The NAFDAC DG…
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May
16
2024
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Israeli Ambassador Commends Gov Otti, Says Visit To ABIA Tribute To Security, Quality Leadership

Israeli Ambassador Commends Gov Otti, Says Visit To ABIA Tribute To Security, Quality Leadership

Abia State, Good Governance, International, News Flash
ISRAELI AMBASSADOR COMMENDS GOV OTTI, SAYS VISIT TO ABIA TRIBUTE TO SECURITY, QUALITY LEADERSHIP The Abia State Government has expressed strong desire to partner with the nation of Israel in developing its economic and technological potential, with specific reference to human capital, agriculture, digital economy and micro small and medium enterprise (MSME). Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, made this known on Tuesday when the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Michael Freeman, paid him a visit at the Government House, Umuahia. This came just as Ambassador Freeman commended the leadership quality of Governor Otti, saying that his visit to Abia…
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May
15
2024
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Rivers Gov, Fubara, Praises Gov Otti, Calls Him Integrity Action Man

Rivers Gov, Fubara, Praises Gov Otti, Calls Him Integrity Action Man

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
RIVERS GOV, FUBARA, PRAISES GOV OTTI, CALLS HIM INTEGRITY ACTION MAN Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has praised Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, describing him as an "action integrity man". Governor Fubara said his Abia counterpart, Governor Otti’s integrity is not artificial but action-driven. He said despite coming in as Governor of Abia in the face of difficulties, Governor Otti was unperturbed as he went about his duties, making life easy for the people of Abia. The Rivers Governor, much liked by his people, spoke Tuesday during the commissioning of the Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo (Old Bori) Road in Eleme…
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May
15
2024
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Gov Otti Says ABIA Will Leverage Digital Technology To Grow Economy

Gov Otti Says ABIA Will Leverage Digital Technology To Grow Economy

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance
GOV OTTI SAYS ABIA WILL LEVERAGE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY TO GROW ECONOMY Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration is passionate about taking advantage of the opportunities provided by digital technology in managing the state's economy. Governor Otti stated this on Monday while addressing participants of Study Group 7, Senior Executive Course 46 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru Jos, who are on study tour and fact-finding mission to Abia state. The Governor, who commended the participants for the choice of Abia for the tour, described the study theme: 'Digital Economy,Youth Empowerment and Sustainable…
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