Good Governance

Jun
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
“It’s More Rewarding To Celebrate People While They Are Alive” – Gov. Otti, As ABIA State Government Celebrates The 75th Birthday Of Chief Zebrudaya Okoro Igwe Nwogbo Alias 4.30

“It’s More Rewarding To Celebrate People While They Are Alive” – Gov. Otti, As ABIA State Government Celebrates The 75th Birthday Of Chief Zebrudaya Okoro Igwe Nwogbo Alias 4.30

Abia State, Birthday, Entertainment, Good Governance, News Flash, Personality
"‎IT IS MORE REWARDING TO CELEBRATE PEOPLE WHILE THEY ARE ALIVE" – GOV. OTTI, AS ABIA STATE GOVT. CELEBRATES THE 75TH BIRTHDAY OF CHIEF ZEBRUDAYA OKORO IGWE NWOGBO ALIAS 4:30 ‎On the evening of Tuesday, 10th June after commissioning 14 Road Projects earlier in the day across Aba, the ‎Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says that, it is more rewarding to celebrate people while they are alive than dead.‎‎Governor Otti stated this during the 75th birthday celebration of Chika Chukwunonso Okpala, MFR, MON, A.K.A Chief Zebrudaya Okoro Igwe Nwogbo Alias 4:30 by the Abia State Government…
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Jun
11
2025
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Trapped In The Cracks: Abia’s Forgotten Families Amidst Progress – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Trapped In The Cracks: Abia’s Forgotten Families Amidst Progress – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Trapped in the Cracks: Abia's Forgotten Families Amidst Progress The scent of roasted plantain mingles with diesel fumes on Udeagbala Road—a street reborn under the infrastructure blitz. For Madam Chioma, whose grill station now sits safely above storm drains, this is liberation. Yet three kilometers away in Ndiegoro Waterside, Elder Gideon Okoro wades through sewage to reach his single-room home. "They fixed the city’s face," he mutters, "but forgot its bowels." This stark duality defines Abia’s poverty landscape: visible progress for some, perpetual abandonment for others. The Anatomy of Abandonment: Neighborhood Case StudiesNdiegoro Waterside, Aba SouthConditions include open sewage channels,…
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Jun
09
2025
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The Dollar, Yuan, And Naira: A Triangular Guide To Business, East Of The Niger – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Dollar, Yuan, And Naira: A Triangular Guide To Business, East Of The Niger – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
The Dollar, Yuan, and Naira: A Triangular Guide to Business, East of the Niger I. Currency Dynamics in Nigeria's Eastern CorridorThe Nigerian Naira (NGN) operates under extreme volatility, heavily influenced by oil prices where petroleum constitutes 40% of Nigeria's GDP. The U.S. Dollar (USD) dominates transactions while the Chinese Yuan (CNY) is critical for machinery, textiles, and electronics sourcing. Key challenges include NGN-USD Volatility where the Naira faces bearish pressure with critical levels at ₦1,562.50/USD (resistance) and ₦1,327.50/USD (support). Aba importers rely on unofficial channels with rates 20-40% higher than official quotes due to dollar scarcity. Direct CNY-NGN conversions remain…
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Jun
08
2025
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Bricks, Books And Belief: Governor Alex Otti’s Works, Driving Abia’s Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Bricks, Books And Belief: Governor Alex Otti’s Works, Driving Abia’s Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Bricks, Books and Belief: Governor Alex Otti's Works, Driving Abia's Future Governor Alex Otti's week exemplified decisive leadership through concrete action and moral vision. He inaugurated critical infrastructure projects like the 5.95km Umuahia-Onuimo Bridge Road and launched the Umuopara Ring Road to connect erosion-affected communities, while grassroots support surged with over 10,000 residents at the Isialangwa Civic Reception and plans announced for an Abiriba tribute. His administration prioritized flood resilience in high-risk areas, clarified the holistic Abia Airport City development, and celebrated integrity by honoring an immigration officer who rejected a ₦10M bribe. Simultaneously, First Lady Priscilla Otti extended compassion…
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Jun
08
2025
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Governor Otti Inspects Ongoing Construction Of New Governor’s Office, Residence, Expansion Of Tower To Onuimo Road

Governor Otti Inspects Ongoing Construction Of New Governor’s Office, Residence, Expansion Of Tower To Onuimo Road

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure
‎GOVERNOR OTTI INSPECTS ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, RESIDENCE, EXPANSION OF TOWER TO ONUIMO ROAD. ‎‎Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday, June 7th, inspected the construction of a new Governor's Office and Residence at Government House, Umuahia, the State capital.‎‎Recall that a few weeks ago, while speaking during a Sabbath Worship at the Unity Chapel, Government House, Umuahia, Governor Otti disclosed that construction of a brand new Governor's Office and Residence has commenced.‎‎The Governor, accompanied by some of his friends and political associates, made an unscheduled visit to the project sites being managed by…
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Jun
08
2025
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Feedback Mechanism, A Hallmark In Alex Otti’s Governance Style – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Feedback Mechanism, A Hallmark In Alex Otti’s Governance Style – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
FEEDBACK MECHANISM, A HALLMARK IN ALEX OTTI'S GOVERNANCE STYLE. I am impressed reading from the Representatives of Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency, Honorable Ibe Okwara Osonwa concerning governor Alex Otti's transformative footprints around the Old government House premises in Umuahia, a product of feedback mechanism from the people. I had in one of my recent pieces advised the governor to redevelop the Old government House premises by taking more territory towards the valley behind it and possibly even acquiring the forests behind the premises as annex of the government House. This measure if well implemented will enhance the archetectural beauty of…
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Jun
07
2025
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Effective Waste Management: The Result Of Governor Otti’s Leadership And ASEPA’s Dedication – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Effective Waste Management: The Result Of Governor Otti’s Leadership And ASEPA’s Dedication – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, Good Governance
Effective Waste Management: The Result of Governor Otti's Leadership and ASEPA's Dedication By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The Abia State government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Alex Otti, has embarked on a transformative journey to revolutionize the state's sanitation sector. After years of neglect and poor waste management, which earned Abia the notoriety of being one of the dirtiest states in Nigeria, the current administration declared a state of emergency in the sanitation sector and established a Special Task Force on Sanitation and Environmental Protection. This bold move led to the revitalization of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA),…
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Jun
06
2025
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Abia State’s Commercial Heritage: Historical Context And Economic Backdrop – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State’s Commercial Heritage: Historical Context And Economic Backdrop – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Historical Context and Economic BackdropAbia State’s commercial heritage forms the bedrock for social entrepreneurship in Aba, Umuahia, and Abiriba. Aba, famously called the "Japan of Africa," built its reputation on indigenous manufacturing, especially in leatherworks and textiles from hubs like Ariaria Market. At its peak, shoemakers exported over two million shoes monthly across West Africa, generating ₦1 billion ($2.5M) annually. Umuahia evolved as an administrative center, while Abiriba nurtured a culture of commerce. Despite this potential, infrastructural neglect—exemplified by the derelict Port Harcourt Road in Aba—hampered growth for decades. Post-2018, social entrepreneurship surged nationally, with ~40% of Nigerian social enterprises…
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Jun
05
2025
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Otti: Strengthening GADA, UCDA For Sustainable Urban Renewal – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: Strengthening GADA, UCDA For Sustainable Urban Renewal – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Otti: Strengthening GADA, UCDA for Sustainable Urban Renewal Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The Abia State government, under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, has demonstrated a renewed commitment to urban renewal and development in the state. This commitment is evident in the recent appointment of board members for the Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA) and the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA) to make Aba attractive for investment and economic growth while Umuahia wears the aesthetic and befitting face of a state capital. The infrastructure development initiatives targeted by the governor's administration largely aim to create opportunities for sustainable socio-economic growth, job…
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Jun
04
2025
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Gov. Otti Poised To Partner Stakeholders For Promotion Of Climate Change Initiatives In Abia

Gov. Otti Poised To Partner Stakeholders For Promotion Of Climate Change Initiatives In Abia

Abia State, Environment, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI READY TO PARTNER STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE CLIMATE CHANGE INITIATIVES IN ABIA. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says he is ready to partner stakeholders in promoting climate change initiatives in the State. Governor Otti stated this when he received in audience, a delegation of the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office - Partnership Agile Governance and Climate Change (FCDO-PACE) in his office. He said that partnering experts like the FCDO-PACE is the right thing to do as it would bring about solutions and finding ways of mitigating climate change effects as well as addressing its challenges. He said…
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