Good Governance

Feb
24
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
I Will Not Negotiate With Criminals – Gov Otti, Vows To Restore The Dignity Of Abians As Rev. Umah Ukpai Commends His Achievements In Office

I Will Not Negotiate With Criminals – Gov Otti, Vows To Restore The Dignity Of Abians As Rev. Umah Ukpai Commends His Achievements In Office

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
I WILL NOT NEGOTIATE WITH CRIMINALS - GOV. OTTI, VOWS TO RESTORE THE DIGNITY OF ABIANS AS REV. UMAH UKPAI COMMENDS HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN OFFICE. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has declared that he will not negotiate with those who destroyed the State in the past, having failed in their attempts to lobby their way to become part of his administration but have resorted to blackmail and spreading of falsehoods against his administration to see if he will invite them for negotiations. Governor Otti stated this in two separate Church services on Sunday, 23rd February, at The Master's…
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Feb
22
2025
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Media-Driven Development And The Afro-Modernity Blueprint – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Media-Driven Development And The Afro-Modernity Blueprint – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Media-Driven Development and the Afro-Modernity BlueprintAbia State, Nigeria’s southeastern dynamo, is scripting a media-propelled development narrative akin to Rwanda’s post-2000 Image of Africa rebranding and Singapore’s state-crafted “Lion City” identity. By leveraging media as a strategic tool, Abia has amplified its industrial resurgence, spotlighting the $1.5 billion Enyimba Economic City—a project likened to Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone in scale—through partnerships with Channels TV, Arise News, and BBC Africa. This mirrors Rwanda’s use of international media to pivot from “genocide nation” to “Africa’s Singapore” (BBC, 2021). The state’s SME sector, contributing 30% of GDP, thrives on viral “Made-in-Aba” campaigns, echoing…
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Feb
21
2025
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A WORKING PARTNERSHIP: Being Governor Alex Otti’s Speech At The Unveiling Of ATTNEWS ABIA North Office, Ohafia.

A WORKING PARTNERSHIP: Being Governor Alex Otti’s Speech At The Unveiling Of ATTNEWS ABIA North Office, Ohafia.

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, Information Technology
A WORKING PARTNERSHIP Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with immense pleasure and a deep sense of duty that I stand before you today to witness the official opening of the Abia North office of Abia Think Tank Online Newspaper (ATTNEWS). This occasion marks yet another significant milestone in our collective journey towards building an informed, progressive, and transparent Abia State. First and foremost, let me commend the management and editorial team of ATTNEWS for their unwavering dedication to credible journalism and their commitment to the dissemination of factual and objective news. The media plays a crucial role in shaping…
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Feb
21
2025
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Governor Alex Chioma Otti At The Opening Of ATTNEWS ABIA North Zonal Office

Governor Alex Chioma Otti At The Opening Of ATTNEWS ABIA North Zonal Office

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, News Flash
GOVERNOR ALEX CHIOMA OTTI AT THE OPENING OF ATTNEWS ABIA NORTH ZONAL OFFICE I had the honour of representing the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, at the official opening of the Abia Think Tank News (ATTNEWS) Online Abia North Zonal Office, held at the SKOG Complex, Amaekpu in Ohafia Local Government Area. Governor Otti, through my representation, charged media practitioners, particularly ATTNEWS, to remain the voice of truth and a catalyst for societal transformation. He emphasized the media's crucial role in shaping public perception, holding leadership accountable, and fostering development. The Governor reiterated his administration’s unwavering…
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Feb
19
2025
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Happy 60th Birthday Anniversary To Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR – From Chief Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa(Senior Legislative Aide To The Senate President -Nigeria)

Happy 60th Birthday Anniversary To Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR – From Chief Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa(Senior Legislative Aide To The Senate President -Nigeria)

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY TO GOVERNOR ALEX CHIOMA OTTI, OFR It's an honour to celebrate an exceptional leader and the visionary Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex C. Otti OFR on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary. I celebrate his life, achievements, and unwavering dedication to the people of Abia State. On behalf of my family and the entire members of IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP, I pray that this new year bring him renewed strength, wisdom, and joy as he continues to steer Abia State towards prosperity and growth. Chief Hon. Ikenna Nicolas UkwaSenior Legislative Aide to…
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Feb
18
2025
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Abia Infrastructure Mandate (AIM) Felicitates With Dr. Alex Otti On Turning To The Diamond Age Of 60 Years

Abia Infrastructure Mandate (AIM) Felicitates With Dr. Alex Otti On Turning To The Diamond Age Of 60 Years

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance
ABIA INFRASTRUCTURE MANDATE (AIM) FELICITATES WITH DR. ALEX OTTI ON TURNING TO THE DIAMOND AGE OF 60YRS. The Board of Trustees and esteemed members of Abia Infrastructure Mandate salutes Governor Alex Otti OFR, his family, the Abia state government and his numerous supporters as they celebrate his new diamond age of 60 years. As the governor of the state, he has endeared the hearts of majority of Abia people through infrastructural recalibration of the state which are there for all to see. His caterpillar revolution in the state is being felt across all the 17 local governments and is impacting…
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Feb
18
2025
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ATTNEWS Celebrates Gov. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, An Uncommon Achiever, On His Birthday

ATTNEWS Celebrates Gov. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, An Uncommon Achiever, On His Birthday

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance, Personality
ATTNEWS CELEBRATES Gov. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, An Uncommon Achiever, On His Birthday. The Board of Trustees, Management and Staff of ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS Celebrate ABIA State Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR on his birthday. Many happy returns to a visionary leader! Your guidance is truly inspirational and such a blessing! We thank you for your unparalleled leadership. You truly are one-of-a-kind. To us you are just an inspirational person and We are very proud to be associated with you. May God Continue to Guide, direct and uphold you in good health for the rest of…
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Feb
18
2025
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Between Otti And Wabara’s Truth – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Between Otti And Wabara’s Truth – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Between Otti and Wabara's Truth Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The recent commendation of Governor Alex Otti by Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has once again brought to the fore the question of truth and governance in Abia State. Speaking at the 80th birthday celebration of Dr. Godswill Emelike Okoro, Wabara commended Governor Otti for his good works in Abia State, saying that he was a citizen of Abia State before becoming a member of the PDP. This statement underscores Wabara's commitment to truth and his willingness to speak the truth, even…
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Feb
18
2025
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The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government – What And Why? – By Engr. Ikechukwu Monday(Honourable Commissioner For Power And Public Utilities)

The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government – What And Why? – By Engr. Ikechukwu Monday(Honourable Commissioner For Power And Public Utilities)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Power & Energy
The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC Shares by Abia State Government – What and Why? Enugu Distribution Company Plc (EEDC) was incorporated as a Public Liability Company in 2005 following the unbundling of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). In 2013, Interstate Electrics Limited took over the management of EEDC after the purchase of 60% of EEDC shares from the federal government through the privatisation process leaving 40% shareholding shares to Federal, State and local governments, warehoused by Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) and Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). EEDC operates within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) framework, licensed…
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Feb
18
2025
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Debated Planned Acquisition Of 60% Of EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government; And Dr. Odo Ijere Submitted!

Debated Planned Acquisition Of 60% Of EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government; And Dr. Odo Ijere Submitted!

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics, Power & Energy
On further Clarifications by the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities concerning the raging 60% acquisition of EEDC. The clarifications contained in the release by the Honourable Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Engr. Ikechukwu Monday yesterday is clear, unambiguous and well understood. His statement that due technical diligence is being carried out on the dilapidated infrastructure being used by the EEDC to distribute darkness in the State, as part of ongoing negotiations to acquire 60% stakes of Interstate Electrics in EEDC is different from what we read from the CPS that Abia state has acquired 60% of EEDC holding.…
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