Good Governance

Jul
25
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Wet Season Farming And Food Price Dynamics In ABIA State: An Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Wet Season Farming And Food Price Dynamics In ABIA State: An Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Wet Season Farming and Food Price Dynamics in Abia State: An Analysis Executive SummaryThis paper examines the critical role of wet season farming in Abia State’s food security and economy, detailing key governmental initiatives such as the Wet Season Rice Farming Programme under the In-Growers Scheme. It further analyzes the complex relationship between seasonal agricultural production and local food prices, acknowledging data limitations while highlighting influential factors like seasonal supply fluctuations, transportation costs, and market demand. Recommendations focus on enhancing price monitoring, investing in market infrastructure, and sustaining farmer support to strengthen food security and price stability. 1. IntroductionAgriculture remains…
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Jul
25
2025
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Governor Otti’s Strategic Partnership In The Fight Against Malnutrition And Poverty In ABIA State – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti’s Strategic Partnership In The Fight Against Malnutrition And Poverty In ABIA State – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Governor Otti’s Strategic Partnership in the Fight Against Malnutrition and Poverty in Abia State By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s commitment to combating malnutrition in Abia State reflects a far-reaching, strategic, and profoundly human-centered approach to governance. Through the launch of the Nutrition 774 Initiative in partnership with the Federal Government, Governor Otti is confronting a long-standing public health crisis that continues to silently undermine the growth and future of children and families. Describing malnutrition as both a ticking time bomb and a silent emergency, the Governor has framed the issue as one that demands urgent, decisive, and…
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Jul
24
2025
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Responding To A Silent Emergency: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Launch Of N-774 Initiative In ABIA State

Responding To A Silent Emergency: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Launch Of N-774 Initiative In ABIA State

Abia State, Economy, Empowerment, Good Governance
RESPONDING TO A SILENT EMERGENCY Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Launch of N-774 Initiative in Abia State on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Banquet Hall, Government House Umuahia Protocols The health and wellbeing of the people is the surest guarantee of the stability and future of any society. What we have therefore gathered to do this morning is beyond the simple matters of feeding and nourishment, it is a timely intervention to save the future of our State and Country by addressing what has become a critical threat to…
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Jul
23
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
National Leadership Of NUP Meets Governor Otti, Apologizes On Behalf Of State NUP, As Governor Otti Reassures Commitment To Revisit Agreement With Pensioners

National Leadership Of NUP Meets Governor Otti, Apologizes On Behalf Of State NUP, As Governor Otti Reassures Commitment To Revisit Agreement With Pensioners

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF NUP MEETS GOVERNOR OTTI, APOLOGIZES ON BEHALF OF STATE NUP, AS GOVERNOR OTTI REASSURES COMMITMENT TO REVISIT AGREEMENT WITH PENSIONERS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, received the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) and reassured them of his commitment to revisiting the lingering issues with the State Chapter of the Union. Governor Otti, who received the delegation of the NUP led by its National President, Mazi Godwin Abumisi, in his office on Tuesday, while responding to the plea by the National leadership of the NUP to forgive the Abia State Chapter of the Union…
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Jul
22
2025
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The Otti Imperative: How ABIA Is Forging Africa’s Next Generation Of Leaders, Inspired By Lee Kuan Yew – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Otti Imperative: How ABIA Is Forging Africa’s Next Generation Of Leaders, Inspired By Lee Kuan Yew – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Africa, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Empowerment, Good Governance
The Otti Imperative: How Abia is Forging Africa's Next Generation of Leaders, Inspired by Lee Kuan Yew In the annals of transformative governance, few legacies shine as brightly as that of Lee Kuan Yew, who harnessed disciplined vision and unwavering investment in human capital to forge a global powerhouse from Singapore. Today, echoing that same audacious spirit, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, Governor of Abia State, is scripting a groundbreaking chapter in Nigeria's development narrative. His administration’s laser focus on youth empowerment, exemplified by the recent historic Youth Leaders Town Hall Meeting, transcends mere policy; it represents a fundamental reimagining of…
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Jul
20
2025
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The Digital Reinvention: How Governor Otti Is Retooling Abia’s Public Sector For A Tech-Driven Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Digital Reinvention: How Governor Otti Is Retooling Abia’s Public Sector For A Tech-Driven Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
The Digital Reinvention: How Governor Otti is Retooling Abia’s Public Sector for a Tech-Driven Future In a bold move emblematic of his administration’s forward-thinking ethos, Governor Alex Otti has dispatched four senior Abia State officials to China for advanced technological training—a strategic investment poised to redefine public service efficiency and innovation. This delegation, comprising Ms. Chibuzor Elizabeth Chijioke (Special Assistant on Science, Technology & Innovation), Mrs. Justina Eboh (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science & Technology), Mrs. Nnedinma Nwadinobi (Ministry of Arts, Culture & Creative Economy), and Mr. Ogwo Chimaoge (Bureau of Training), will undergo intensive instruction from July 17 to…
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Jul
19
2025
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The Assembling Of Governor Otti’s Allies To Raise Billions Of Naira For ABIA Security Trust Fund, A Step In The Right Direction – By Divine Nwankwo, HOD(Information), Government House Umuahia

The Assembling Of Governor Otti’s Allies To Raise Billions Of Naira For ABIA Security Trust Fund, A Step In The Right Direction – By Divine Nwankwo, HOD(Information), Government House Umuahia

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, People & Events, Security
THE ASSEMBLING OF GOVERNOR OTTI'S ALLIES TO RAISE BILLIONS OF NAIRA FOR ABIA SECURITY TRUST FUND, A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Written by Divine NwankwoHoD (Information), Government House Umuahia History was made on Thursday 10th July 2025, as the security conscious andinfluential Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR assembled his friends and associates at the International Conference Centre Umuahia to launch the Abia State Security Trust Fund aimed at raising billions of Naira to support the security operations in Abia State. The Security Trust Fund is a public -private partnership initiative designed to mobilize resources from…
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Jul
18
2025
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Education And Healthcare, Major Parts Of Our Agenda – Gov. Otti Thanks America Home Aid Health Training Institute For Partnering With Lux Mundi University In ABIA For Exchange Programmes In The US

Education And Healthcare, Major Parts Of Our Agenda – Gov. Otti Thanks America Home Aid Health Training Institute For Partnering With Lux Mundi University In ABIA For Exchange Programmes In The US

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, International
‎EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE, MAJOR PARTS OF OUR AGENDA – GOVERNOR OTTI, THANKS AMERICA HOME AID HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR PARTNERING WITH LUX MUNDI UNIVERSITY IN ABIA FOR EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES IN THE US.‎‎The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says that education and health remain major parts of his administration’s agenda. ‎‎Governor Otti disclosed this on Wednesday, July 16th, when he played host to the Board of Trustees of Lux Mundi University, Umuahia, led by the alternate chair of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, who is also the Commandant General of the…
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Jul
17
2025
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The Intentionality Of Gov. Otti: ABIA Becoming Globally Visible Through Digital Innovation – By Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary To The Executive Governor Of Abia State.

The Intentionality Of Gov. Otti: ABIA Becoming Globally Visible Through Digital Innovation – By Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary To The Executive Governor Of Abia State.

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, Information Technology, International
THE INTENTIONALITY OF GOV. OTTI: ABIA BECOMING GLOBALLY VISIBLE THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION. - By Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State. Right from inception, Governor Alex Otti-led administration in Abia State, has remained very passionate about investment in Digital Technology and Innovation. The administration has made deliberate efforts not only to conscientize Abia youths on the vast opportunities in the sector, but also made it easily accessible. A number of trainings and workshops have been organised for youths with apt in digital technology and innovation. The benefits of these efforts are beginning to…
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Jul
17
2025
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Gov. Otti Flags Off Rehabilitation Of ABA Regional Water Scheme

Gov. Otti Flags Off Rehabilitation Of ABA Regional Water Scheme

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
GOV. OTTI FLAGS OFF REHABILITATION OF ABA REGIONAL WATER SCHEME. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has officially flagged-off the rehabilitation of Aba Regional Water Scheme, an initiative set up by the State Government to increase access to safe drinking water for every family in the State. Flagging off the project at the premises of St. Joseph's College, CKC Aba, Governor Alex Otti noted that, the resuscitation of the existing water schemes and the addition of new ones across the State are the integral components of the Abia Integrated WASH Accelerated Programme. In the words of Governor Otti, "Our vision…
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