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Jun

2025

Priscilla Otti Hosts Special Event For ABIA Senior Citizens In Observance Of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Abia State, Good Governance, Humanitarian, Philanthropy

In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Abia State Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection in collaboration with the office of the Wife of ABIA State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, hosted a special event for our senior citizens at the Banquet Hall, Government House. The preceding advocacy walk underscored their collective responsibility to protect and support our elderly population. The theme "Addressing Abuse of Older Adults in Abia State: Through Data and Action" highlights the importance of informed strategies. By leveraging data, we can develop effective interventions to prevent and address elder abuse. As a token of…

Jun

2025

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Gov. Otti Commends Efforts Of Security Men As He Sends-Forth Five Former Service Commanders In Abia

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

GOV. OTTI COMMENDS EFFORTS OF SECURITY MEN AS HE SENDS-FORTH FIVE FORMER SERVICE COMMANDERS IN ABIA Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has commended the past service commanders who served in the State for good services rendered to ensure security of lives and property in the State. Governor Alex Otti gave the commendation on Friday, June 20th at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Umuahia during a send-forth ceremony organised by the State Government for 5 out-gone service commanders who served in Abia State. "I want to use this opportunity to thank you so much for the service that you…

Jun

2025

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A Symphony Of Renewal: The Unseen Spring In Abia’s Soul – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure

A Symphony of Renewal: The Unseen Spring in Abia's Soul The 24-Year Winter: A Landscape Frozen in Time**For nearly a quarter-century, an unnatural chill gripped Abia. Like snow in the tropics, hope seemed impossible. Institutions iced over. Roads became jagged glaciers. Pensioners shivered in a "welfare winter," abandoned as political youths feasted on phantom empowerment billions. The air thickened with broken promises—until even pastors tuned out, muttering, "Lies, all lies." The Radio Silence of ProgressGovernor Otti’s leadership speaks through a profound quiet. As Peter Obi observed in Umuahia, "You don’t need to tune to the radio to see his works."…

Jun

2025

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That Umahi Blow To Abia’s Naysayers – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure

That Umahi Blow to Abia’s Naysayers By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recent commendation by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, of Governor Alex Otti’s efforts in reconstructing federal roads in Abia State has delivered a major blow to cynics and critics who have relentlessly peddled misinformation. The minister’s visit to Abia and his glowing praise of the governor’s dedication to infrastructure development reaffirm that Governor Otti enjoys a productive working relationship with the federal government. This acknowledgment stands as a clear testament to Governor Otti’s commitment to collaborative governance and his capacity to forge strategic partnerships for the benefit…

Jun

2025

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Celebrating Our Shared Reward: Being Governor Otti’s Address At A Post Projects Commissioning Rally Held At Practicing School Uzuakoli

Abia State, Abia North, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure

CELEBRATING OUR SHARED REWARD Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at a Post-Projects Commissioning Rally held at Practicing School Uzuakoli, Bende LGA on Friday, June 20, 2025 Protocols The greatest impact we have made as a government is not in the length of roads constructed or reconstructed in urban and rural communities, as impressive as our record on that front is; the excitement is also not entirely about the fact that moribund health institutions are now functioning, or just because workers and pensioners now know with certainty that their entitlements would be paid…

Jun

2025

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Engr. Dave Umahi Commends Gov. Otti For Reconstructing Federal Roads In Abia

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, Infrastructure

ENGR. DAVE UMAHI COMMENDS GOV. OTTI FOR RECONSTRUCTING FEDERAL ROADS IN ABIA. The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti for reconstructing federal roads in the State and delivering quality road projects. The Minister made the commendation when he visited Governor Otti in his office after his working visit and inspection of some ongoing federal roads in Abia State which Mr. President would be commissioning later in the year. "I didn't want to tell you (Gov. Otti), you didn't know I was coming, but I'm here principally to secretly look at some…

Jun

2025

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The Politics Of ABIA State: Demystifying 2027 – A Gramscian Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics

The Politics of Abia State: Demystifying 2027 - A Gramscian Analysis Historical Context: The Roots of Political PolarizationAbia State's current political polarization stems from the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) 24-year hegemony (1999-2023), characterized by infrastructural neglect, chronic unpaid salaries, and pension arrears, creating a profound legitimacy crisis in Marxist terms. The 2023 electoral revolution saw Alex Otti's victory on the Labour Party (LP) platform shatter this dominance, driven by Otti wave, mass frustration with perceived kleptocratic governance described as "free-for-all looting," and Otti's credibility as a banker with a strong anti-corruption message. Crucially, the "Abia Charter of Equity" zoning principle,…

Jun

2025

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Abia Poised To Become Nigeria’s Leading Data Centre Hubb By 2030 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Information Technology

Abia readies to Emerge a Robust Data Center Hub by 2030 Through strategic infrastructure investments and forward-looking policies, Abia State is positioned to eclipse Lagos as Nigeria's leading data center destination by 2030. The administration has accelerated this transformation with a statewide fiber-optic backbone, a landmark broadband partnership with MTN ensuring universal 4G/5G coverage by 2025, and dedicated energy infrastructure—including negotiations to acquire Umuahia’s ring-fenced power grid and 7,000+ solar installations. Coupled with the 25-year flood-resilient Greater Aba Master Plan, mandatory tech-upskilling for civil servants, and streamlined investment incentives, Abia directly addresses Lagos’ crippling power deficits, spatial constraints, and operational…

Jun

2025

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Ohafia Council Boss, Eleanya Visits GODA Headquarters, Seeks Joint Action On Erosion Crisis In Ebem Ohafia

Abia North, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

OHAFIA COUNCIL BOSS, ELEANYA VISITS GODA HEADQUARTERS, SEEKS JOINT ACTION ON EROSION CRISIS IN EBEM OHAFIA In a move towards addressing environmental challenges in Ohafia, the Executive Chairman of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief Eleanya Kalu Ojuu, led a delegation to the headquarters of the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA) on Monday. Chief Ojuu was accompanied by some members of the Ohafia Legislative Council and other top officials of the local government. The delegation was warmly received by the Director General of GODA, Engr. Obinna Odum, and members of his executive team. At the heart of the high-level deliberations was…

Jun

2025

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GODA Hosts Nigerian Institute Of Town Planners, Discusses Vision For A Model ABIA North

Abia North, Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

GODA HOSTS NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS, DISCUSSES VISION FOR A MODEL ABIA NORTH The Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA) on Tuesday played host to a high-powered delegation from the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Abia State Chapter, in a strategic meeting aimed at advancing the vision of transforming Abia North into a model region. The visit, which signaled a strong synergy between GODA and the Town Planning Institute, provided an opportunity for professional engagement toward building a more organized and sustainable Abia North While speaking, the Chairman, Abia state Chapter of NITP, TPl. Ignatius A. Anyanwu, commended the…