Good Governance

Oct
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Partnership With The Federal Government – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Partnership With The Federal Government – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Good Governance
Governor Alex Otti's Strategic Partnership with the Federal Government Governor Alex Otti's invitation to President Bola Tinubu to commission state-funded projects is a strategic move that underscores a commitment to transcending partisan politics for developmental purposes. This action aligns with a recognized pattern from the Presidency, which has noted that President Tinubu is "unconditionally partnering with opposition governors" to achieve a national consensus for progress. By inviting the President, Governor Otti is fostering a collaborative relationship with the federal government, which can be crucial for attracting further investment and federal projects to Abia State. This approach highlights a focus on…
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Oct
01
2025
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Of Dedication And Freedom: Being Governor Otti’s 65th Independence Anniversary Address In Umuahia Today

Of Dedication And Freedom: Being Governor Otti’s 65th Independence Anniversary Address In Umuahia Today

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
OF DEDICATION AND FREEDOM Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, to Commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary in Umuahia on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Dear Compatriots, It is with great joy and sense of national pride that I address you this morning, grateful for the privilege of witnessing the 65th anniversary of our nation’s independence from the colonial authorities. I would like to specially congratulate fellow Nigerians, for the great things we have collectively achieved as one nation over the last six and half decades of co-existence. Ours is far from being a perfect…
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Oct
01
2025
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President Tinubu’s Visit And Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda In Enyimba City – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

President Tinubu’s Visit And Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda In Enyimba City – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Good Governance, Presidency
President Tinubu’s Visit and Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda in Enyimba City By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The historic city of Aba, popularly known as the Enyimba City and long celebrated as the commercial heartbeat of the Southeast, is today witnessing a bold transformation agenda under the purposeful leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Once neglected by successive administrations, Aba’s vital infrastructure collapsed, stifling its vibrant economy and forcing residents and businesses to endure untold hardship. Roads failed, drainage systems deteriorated, and the city’s famed commercial energy was almost extinguished until Governor Otti’s intervention began to restore hope and reposition Aba…
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Oct
01
2025
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Beyond Road Infrastructure: A New Blueprint For Urban Development And Housing – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond Road Infrastructure: A New Blueprint For Urban Development And Housing – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
A New Blueprint for Urban Development and Housing Beyond road infrastructure, the government is executing an ambitious urban renewal strategy that includes significant housing schemes. Under a public-private partnership model, several housing estates have been earmarked for development, including the Mbara-Akuma, Ubakala, and Amakama Housing Estates . In a move signaling a break from the past, the administration has also undertaken audits and recovery of state properties, such as the Abia Hotels in Aba, Arochukwu, and Umuahia, which were allegedly handed over to cronies of previous administrations . This effort to reclaim and repurpose public assets is part of a…
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Sep
30
2025
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“Crossing The Line”: When Opposition Criticism Becomes Contemptuous And A Nuisance To The State – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“Crossing The Line”: When Opposition Criticism Becomes Contemptuous And A Nuisance To The State – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
"Crossing the Line": When Opposition Criticism Becomes "Contemptuous" and a Nuisance to the State The recent Federal High Court judgment declaring shadow governments unconstitutional has fundamentally redrawn the line between legitimate opposition and unlawful activity in Nigeria. For political actors in Abia State, this ruling transforms the political arena: criticism is a right, but establishing a parallel government is now an illegal act. This legal precedent forces a critical examination of when robust political engagement crosses the line into what the state has termed a "nuisance," a transition from constitutional dissent to contemptuous challenge that threatens public order and invites…
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Sep
27
2025
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When Failure Speaks, Abians Laugh. Otti Is Working, Ikonne Is Wailing – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

When Failure Speaks, Abians Laugh. Otti Is Working, Ikonne Is Wailing – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
WHEN FAILURE SPEAKS, ABIANS LAUGH. OTTI IS WORKING, IKONNE IS WAILING By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Paul Ikonne has once again embarrassed himself by talking about governance in Abia. This is the same man who wasted his chance as NALDA boss and became a laughing stock across Nigeria for distributing rabbits as empowerment. Till today, Nigerians only remember him as “Mr Rabbit,” a man who could not think beyond cages and grass. That is his only legacy. Now this same failure wants to attack Dr Alex Otti, OFR, a Governor who is turning Abia around after years of destruction caused by…
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Sep
27
2025
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Restoring Aba’s Lost Pride With Otti’s Vision – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Restoring Aba’s Lost Pride With Otti’s Vision – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, Good Governance
Restoring Aba’s Lost Pride with Otti's Vision By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Aba, the heartbeat of Abia and once the commercial hub of Eastern Nigeria, is steadily reclaiming its lost pride. Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration has ignited an infrastructure revolution that is reshaping the face of the Enyimba City and rekindling its socio-economic vibrancy. The ongoing reconstruction and commissioning of strategic roads, including the iconic Port Harcourt Road, Ohanku Road, and several others supervised under the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA), mark the dawn of a new era. The revival of landmark facilities such as the Enyimba Hotel, the construction…
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Sep
26
2025
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How Governor Otti’s Evening Markets Will Power The Velocity Of Money In ABIA – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Governor Otti’s Evening Markets Will Power The Velocity Of Money In ABIA – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
How Governor Otti’s Evening Markets Will Power the Velocity of Money in Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD When Governor Alex Chioma Otti announced during the September edition of “Governor Otti Speaks to Abia” that construction of sixty eight evening markets would commence the following week, it was more than just another policy pronouncement. It was a carefully designed step to deepen Abia’s ongoing transformation and extend the dividends of governance to the grassroots. The decision to build four evening markets in each of the seventeen local government areas reflects a vision that deliberately prioritizes rural development and aligns with the…
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Sep
25
2025
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How Partnerships Are Powering Governor Otti’s Social Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Partnerships Are Powering Governor Otti’s Social Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
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…
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Sep
23
2025
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Rebuilding The Fabric Of Progress: How Concrete Actions Are Restoring Community Trust And Confidence In ABIA State – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Rebuilding The Fabric Of Progress: How Concrete Actions Are Restoring Community Trust And Confidence In ABIA State – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Rebuilding the Fabric of Progress: How Concrete Actions Are Restoring Community Trust and Confidence in Abia State In the architecture of governance, there is no more critical foundation than the trust of the people. For years, the social contract in many states, including Abia, showed signs of strain—a gap between promise and delivery that bred public skepticism. However, a new narrative is being written in Abia State today, not through eloquent speeches alone, but through a deliberate, action-oriented approach that is steadily rebuilding community trust and confidence brick by brick. The current administration, under the theme of "The New Abia,"…
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