Good Governance

May
03
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia State Government, Through GODA, Begins Rehabilitation Of Asaga-Amuke Road IN Ohafia LGA

Abia State Government, Through GODA, Begins Rehabilitation Of Asaga-Amuke Road IN Ohafia LGA

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT, THROUGH GODA, BEGINS REHABILITATION OF ASAGA–AMUKE ROAD The Abia State Government, led by Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, has commenced the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Asaga-Amuke Road, a critical link between several communities in Ohafia Local Government Area. This strategic intervention comes after years of neglect that rendered the road impassable during every rainy season, frustrating economic activities and resulting in numerous accidents and hardships for residents and commuters. The Asaga-Amuke Road, which connects key villages including Asaga, Amuke, Amangwu and many more, has long been a nightmare to navigate due to multiple failed portions along the…
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May
03
2025
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Beyond Obinna Oriaku’s Ad Hominem Trivialities: Abia’s Quantifiable Governance Strides Under A Reformist Administration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond Obinna Oriaku’s Ad Hominem Trivialities: Abia’s Quantifiable Governance Strides Under A Reformist Administration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Beyond Obinna Oriaku's Ad Hominem Trivialities: Abia's Quantifiable Governance Strides Under a Reformist Administration Dear Mr. Obina Oriaku, it is invariably a pleasure to engage with your perspectives, which I have long regarded with intellectual curiosity. However, I must confess to being profoundly astonished by your recent remarks concerning the governor’s interview. Your invocation of the phrase “my governor” struck a discordant note, particularly given your well-documented status as an honorary native of Enugu State—a detail that renders such proprietary language conspicuously incongruous. While your critiques are articulated with undeniably fervent rhetoric, they appear to emanate from a profoundly entrenched…
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May
03
2025
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Smart Corridors, Sky Economies, And Climate Resilience: Abia’s Trifecta For A Sustainable Tech-Driven Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Smart Corridors, Sky Economies, And Climate Resilience: Abia’s Trifecta For A Sustainable Tech-Driven Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Technology
Smart Corridors, Sky Economies, and Climate Resilience: Abia’s Trifecta for a Sustainable Tech-Driven Future Phase 1: Governor Alex Otti’s Infrastructure Projects (2023–2025)Governor Alex Otti’s administration has focused on revitalizing Abia State’s infrastructure since 2023, prioritizing road networks, flood control, strategic partnerships, aviation, and fiscal discipline. Key road projects include the reconstruction of Cemetery Market Road (Phases 1 and 2), Shalom Road, and Port Harcourt Road, which have improved urban-rural connectivity, reduced flooding, and boosted commerce in Aba. The dualization of Umuikaa Junction and rehabilitation of rural routes like the Leru-Ngodo Road have eased traffic congestion and linked remote communities to…
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May
02
2025
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We Shall Always Put You First, Gov. Otti Tells ABIA Workers At May Day

We Shall Always Put You First, Gov. Otti Tells ABIA Workers At May Day

Abia State, Good Governance, Labour, News Flash
WE SHALL ALWAYS PUT YOU FIRST, GOV. OTTI TELLS ABIA WORKERS AT MAY DAY. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says his administration will always prioritize and put the workers first, to build a State that works for every hard-working person. Governor Otti stated this Thursday, while addressing Abia workers at the Umuahia Township Stadium during the 2025 International Workers' Day celebration. He said that the State Government will continue to prioritize workers’ welfare, ensuring that they earn justly for their contribution to the growth of the economy. The Governor who titled his speech, "PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSFORMATION" appreciated workers for…
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May
02
2025
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Partnership For Transformation: Being Text Of Governor Otti’s Workers’ Day Address At The Umuahia Township Stadium

Partnership For Transformation: Being Text Of Governor Otti’s Workers’ Day Address At The Umuahia Township Stadium

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, Labour
PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSFORMATION Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Celebration of the 2025 International Workers’ Day at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Thursday, May 1, 2025 Protocols, Let me heartily welcome you dear comrades, friends, and partners in the New Abia project to the 2025 celebration of the International Workers Day. We have gathered as members of one community to join the rest of the world in honouring the commitments and sacrifices of the men and women whose dedication to their day-to-day responsibilities in different work stations around the world keep…
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May
02
2025
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From Resistance To Resilience: Otti’s Blueprint For A Healthier ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

From Resistance To Resilience: Otti’s Blueprint For A Healthier ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
From Resistance to Resilience: Otti's Blueprint for a Healthier Abia Governor Alex Otti’s administration in Abia State has undertaken a comprehensive and integrated approach to combat malaria and microbial resistance, leveraging partnerships, community engagement, and data-driven strategies. These efforts are deeply rooted in collaborations with global health organizations, infrastructural upgrades, and public awareness campaigns, as reflected in official state publications and initiatives. Central to the malaria eradication strategy is the IMPACT Project, a World Bank-supported initiative implemented across 292 health facilities in the state. This project focuses on enhancing malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, particularly in rural communities with high…
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May
01
2025
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Gov. Otti To Upscale Training Of Youths In Fashion Skills As Ethnocentrique Graduate Trainers At Fashion Show In Aba

Gov. Otti To Upscale Training Of Youths In Fashion Skills As Ethnocentrique Graduate Trainers At Fashion Show In Aba

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI TO UPSCALE TRAINING OF YOUTHS IN FASHION SKILLS AS ETHNOCENTRIQUE GRADUATE TRAINEES AT FASHION SHOW IN ABA. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he will upscale the training of youths in various fashion skills to support the training and upskilling programme organized for young people by Ethnocentrique limited. The Governor was speaking at the Enyimba International Stadium during the Fashion Games 2025, a Fashion Future Program put together by Ethnocentrique Limited as a graduation event for 2000 youths trained and upskilled in fashion skills and to showcase Africa's creative excellency. The Governor assured that his government is…
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May
01
2025
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As Otti’s Administration Prioritizes Development, Ignoring Opposition Noise – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

As Otti’s Administration Prioritizes Development, Ignoring Opposition Noise – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure, Politics
As Otti's Administration Prioritizes Development, Ignoring 2027 Opposition Noise Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The recent visit by a few Ukwa Ngwa APC members to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has sparked controversy and misinformation. This development comes on the heels of Governor Alex Otti's commitment to delivering development, good governance, and total transformation of Abia State, despite the noise made by some desperate and selfish Abia opposition members ahead of the 2027 governorship race. The Governor has repeatedly made it clear that he is not bothered by the noise of some desperate opposition members…
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May
01
2025
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Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Push For ABIA State’s Modular Refinery: Economic And Social Imperatives – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Push For ABIA State’s Modular Refinery: Economic And Social Imperatives – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Oil & Gas
Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Push for Abia State’s Modular Refinery: Economic and Social Imperatives The Abia State Government, under Governor Alex Otti’s leadership, has prioritized the establishment of a 10,000-barrel-per-day modular refinery within the Abia Industrial and Innovation Park (AIIP) in Ukwa West Local Government Area. Approved by the Federal Government and developed by H.I.S. Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited, this project is poised to transform the state’s economic landscape while addressing systemic social challenges. Construction is set to begin fully in May 2025, following the completion of land compensation and site preparation, marking a critical step toward industrialization and…
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Apr
30
2025
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From Market Stalls To Digital Halls: Abia’s Vendors Navigate Cash Realities Amidst Otti’s Tech Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

From Market Stalls To Digital Halls: Abia’s Vendors Navigate Cash Realities Amidst Otti’s Tech Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
From Market Stalls to Digital Halls: Abia’s Vendors Navigate Cash Realities Amidst Otti’s Tech Revolution! 🌐💵 1. Aba: Ariaria Market’s Cash Reliance Amidst Digital Infrastructure GapsIn Aba’s Ariaria International Market—a hub for SMEs producing footwear, garments, and leather goods—vendors often cite unreliable network connectivity and POS transaction failures as reasons for sticking to cash. For instance, a leatherworks trader in Block C reported losing customers during network downtimes, stating, “Buyers walk away if transfers fail—cash is instant” . Despite this, Governor Otti’s administration has:Installed free Wi-Fi hotspots in strategic market zones to boost connectivity .Revamped Ariaria’s infrastructure with paved roads,…
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