Gov. Otti Receives A Team Of Agro-Investment Group For The Execution Of USD120 Million MOU With The State
GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI RECEIVES A TEAM OF AGRO-INVESTMENT GROUP FOR THE EXECUTION OF USD120 MILLION MOU WITH THE STATE. On Thursday, 28th November, 2024, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR received in audience the delegation from Nimbel Shaw, led by the Director, Mr. Junaid Hakeem Bello-Osagie who were in the State to execute an MoU with the State for a US$120m investment in oil palm value chain Nimbel Shaw is an Oil Palm Company based in Nigeria but are in partnership with PHC (Plantations et Huileries du Congo), the largest palm plantation…
Abia Media Day 2024: Set To Celebrate Media Excellence, Discuss Challenges, Empower Future Leaders
Abia Media Day 2024: Set to Celebrate Media Excellence, Discuss Challenges, Empower Future Leaders The media landscape in Abia State is set for a transformative experience as the highly anticipated Abia Media Day 2024 approaches. Themed “Celebrating the Voice of Abia, Empowering the Future of Media,” this prestigious event will unite media professionals, industry stakeholders, and leaders to honor the significant role of media in shaping Abia’s socio-economic development. Key Event Details Date: December 7, 2024Morning Summit: 10 AM at Rapha Hotel, UmuahiaEvening Hangout: 8 PM at De Latinos, Umuahia The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive…
Gov. Alex Otti Vows To Claim Accumulated And Unclaimed Tetfund Approvals Earmarked For State Owned Institutions.
GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI VOWS TO CLAIM ACCUMULATED AND UNCLAIMED TETFUND APPROVALS EARMARKED FOR STATE OWNED INSTITUTIONS. Abia State Governor Alex Otti OFR says his administration will do everything possible to claim accumulated and unclaimed funds earmarked for the State Owned by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). Governor Otti made this pledge when he received in audience a delegation of the House of Representatives Committee on TETFUND and Other Services led by its Chairman, Hon. Princess Miriam Odinakachi Onuoha at the Government House Umuahia. The Governor who revealed that there is enormous work required to bring the education sector to…
Abia Deputy Gov. Engr. Emetu Urges Youths To Embrace Agriculture; Harps On Settling Boundary Issues As Means Of Solving Food Insecurity
Engr Emetu urges youths to embrace agriculture; harps on settling boundary issues as a means of solving food insecurity The Deputy Governor of Abia State Engr Ikechukwu Emetu has urged youths to embrace modern agriculture as their education/intellect will bring energy and innovation to the agricultural sector. He made this known while presenting a speech as a special guest at Clifford University Ihie Campus, Isialangwa on the occasion of the University 5th Agricultural Exhibition with the theme "Agriculture! The Neglected Bride. He said, "Encouraging youth involvement in modern agriculture will bring energy and innovation to the Agricultural sector". He opined…
Gov. Otti Commissions ABIA First Smart School At Ofali Agwu Primary School, Amaekpu Ohafia
GOV. OTTI COMMISSIONS ABIA FIRST SMART SCHOOL. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has officially commissioned the first smart school in Abia State. Speaking while commissioning the smart school facilitated by the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa at the Ofali Akwu Secondary School, Ohafia, Governor Otti said that his administration has rolled out free and compulsory education at the primary and Junior secondary levels, adding that he would consider extending the policy to the senior secondary level as soon as the state's economy improves. He urged parents and guardians to take advantage of the new policy…
Abia State Government Partners Bank Of Industry To Achieve Industrialization, Signs MOU
Abia State Government Partners Bank of Industry to Achieve Industrialisation, Signs MOU. Abia State government has signed a N10 Billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bank of Industry (BOI) for the industrialization of the state. The Executive Director, MSMEs, Bank of Industry, Shekarau Umar disclosed this while speaking with newsmen after signing the MOU in Umuahia. Under the agreement, the Abia State government will provide the sum of N5 Billion which will be matched with another N5 Billion by the BOI for a start and disbursed to entrepreneurs in the State to boost their businesses. According to the Executive…
Interest Rate Spikes To 27.25% As Money Is Scarce And It’s All Otti’s Fault: ABIA State Is Crashing Nigeria’s Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke
Interest Rate Spikes to 27.25% as Money is Scarce and it's all Otti's fault: Abia State is crashing Nigeria's economy! The title's absurdity is quite attention-grabbing, isn't it? It's almost as ridiculous as comparing Governor Otti to his peers without proper context. I mean, why compare apples to oranges, right? As you quoted, the Bible says, "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise." (2 Corinthians 10:12) It's essential to remember that every individual, including leaders like…
Abia State First Lady Mrs. Priscilla Otti Paid Courtesy And Advocacy Visit To Abia State CP Danladi Isa In Commemoration Of The 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Yesterday, 26/11/2024 Her Excellency, the First Lady of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, alongside her entourage, paid a courtesy and advocacy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State, CP Danladi Isa, in commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The entourage included the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Adeze Emetu, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, the Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Special Protection, and three Special Advisers. During the visit, Her Excellency warmly welcomed the Commissioner of Police to the state and expressed her gratitude for his efforts in combating crime and ensuring the safety…
ABIA 2.0: WHERE THE FUTURE IS NOW! – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke
Abia 2.0: Where the Future is Now! Abia 1.0 refers to the 24-year rule of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, which ended with the election of Alex Otti of the Labour Party in 2023. During this period, the state was plagued by poor governance, corruption, and underdevelopment. The PDP's leadership was criticized for its failure to deliver basic infrastructure, services, and economic opportunities to the people of Abia. This lack of progress created a sense of stagnation and frustration among the citizens, who yearned for change and better governance. The transition to Abia 2.0, under the leadership…