Good Governance

Oct
30
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia State And 19 Other Governors Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage

Abia State And 19 Other Governors Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
ABIA State Governor And 19 Other Governors Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage At least 20 states have either started paying the new minimum wage or will commence payment from this week. After negotiations by the government, the Organised Private Sector and the Labour Centres, the minimum wage was raised from N30,000 to N70,000. The Federal Government has commenced payment. Following negotiations at the sub-national level with labour leaders, states started announcing the new minimum wage. Many states are paying higher than the Federal Government. The highest so far – N85,000 – is being paid by Lagos and Rivers states.…
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Oct
29
2024
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Quality Governance, National Image And The Diaspora Community – Gov. Otti’s Address At The Inaugural Launch/Gala Of Igbo Lawyers Association Of South Africa

Quality Governance, National Image And The Diaspora Community – Gov. Otti’s Address At The Inaugural Launch/Gala Of Igbo Lawyers Association Of South Africa

Abia State, Good Governance, Judiciary, News Flash
QUALITY GOVERNANCE, NATIONAL IMAGE AND THE DIASPORA COMMUNITY Being the Text of an Address by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Inaugural Launch/Gala of the Igbo Lawyers Association of South Africa on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Country Club Johannesburg, Woodmead Protocols, The world has been shrunk by technology into a small community of movers, dreamers and goal-getters. While it is true that transport and communication technology systems have contributed greatly in expanding our capacity to move and dream beyond the boundaries of our birth places, the one fundamental truth we must never forget is that since time…
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Oct
29
2024
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Leadership In Service: Gov. Otti’s Address At The 2024 Annual Physicians’ Week Organized By The NMA, ABIA State Branch.

Leadership In Service: Gov. Otti’s Address At The 2024 Annual Physicians’ Week Organized By The NMA, ABIA State Branch.

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash
Leadership in Service Being the Text of a Keynote Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the 2024 Annual Physicians’ Week Organised by the Nigeria Medical Association, Abia State Branch on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia Protocols, The world owes a debt of inexhaustible gratitude to our medical doctors who spend much of their days in sacrificial service to humanity, restoring life and hope to individuals and families by the work they do in our health facilities, medical colleges and research institutions and in all the frontiers of service where they deploy their…
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Oct
29
2024
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Against All Odds: From Adversity To Opportunity – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Against All Odds: From Adversity To Opportunity – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Against All Odds: From Adversity to Opportunity Governor Alex Otti's first tenure in office is still unfolding as he will soon consummate 24 months. It has been a game-changer for Abia State, where despite notable accomplishments, his government is still facing small pockets critism. Which in my estimation is a very healthy phenomenon. However, reading my article; Politics of Bitterness published by the Century news where I narrated my experiences in Aba, Abia South, researching voters and another article titled Politics of Inclusiveness published by Abia Think Tank news where I narrated my first hand personal experience with Chief Eleanya…
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Oct
28
2024
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2024 Local Government Area Elections: Nde ABIA Good Morning As We Approach The November 2 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

2024 Local Government Area Elections: Nde ABIA Good Morning As We Approach The November 2 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Nde Abia, good morning, as we approach the November 2, 2024 Local Gobernment Area elections, it's crucial to maintain a sense of perspective and unity. We must remember that those criticizing or supporting Governor Alex Otti are human beings with their own flaws. Instead of spreading negativity, let's focus on constructive dialogue and pray for his success. Focusing on the Bigger Picture In the heat of the election season, it's easy to get caught up in the hype and lose sight of what truly matters. We mustn't forget that we're all Abians, working towards a common goal of progress and…
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Oct
26
2024
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Beyond The Noise: Seeking Truth In A Post-Truth World (Donald Trump Vs Alex Otti)

Beyond The Noise: Seeking Truth In A Post-Truth World (Donald Trump Vs Alex Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Beyond the Noise: Seeking Truth in a Post-Truth World (Donald Trump vs Alex Otti) It's crucial to approach this comparison with critical thinking, considering multiple perspectives and facts. Regarding the claim that some President Trump's ministers or staff members may have expressed dissatisfaction or dislike towards Trump, it's essential to understand the broader context of his presidency and policies. Trump simply tore through certain bureaucratic way of reasoning and stated the facts clear and simple without massaging the truth. As for Governor Alex Otti, with so much information from multiple sources, defending each perspective convincingly, it's challenging to ignore the…
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Oct
26
2024
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A Mission To Inspire And Build The Next Generation Of Women Leaders – Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Workshop Of South East Zonal Women Judges

A Mission To Inspire And Build The Next Generation Of Women Leaders – Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Workshop Of South East Zonal Women Judges

Abia State, Good Governance, Judiciary, News Flash
A MISSION TO INSPIRE AND BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOMEN LEADERS Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Commencement of the South East Zonal Workshop of the National Association of Women Judges Nigeria at Umuahia on Friday, October 25, 2024 Protocols “Whatever you give to a woman, she will receive it, multiply it and give it back to you” Dr. Myles Munroe There is a new awakening to the unique capacity of women to offer quality leadership within institutions, taking bold initiatives in pursuit of outcomes that set new benchmarks of…
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Oct
25
2024
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Ministerial Appointment: Governor Otti Congratulates Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Describes Her Appointment As Befitting

Ministerial Appointment: Governor Otti Congratulates Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Describes Her Appointment As Befitting

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Personality
PRESS RELEASE MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT: GOVERNOR OTTI CONGRATULATES AMBASSADOR BIANCA OJUKWU, DESCRIBES HER APPOINTMENT AS BEFITTING The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has Congratulated Nigeria's Former Ambassador to Spain and Wife of the Late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Her Excellency, Ambassador Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu on her appointment as the Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs by the President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Governor Otti described Mrs. Ojukwu's appointment as excellent and befitting because of her rich qualities, her experience and her unblemished record of excellence, and expressed confidence that her appointment would…
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Oct
25
2024
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Like The Phoenix, ABA Has Risen: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Commissioning Of The Aba South Administrative Office

Like The Phoenix, ABA Has Risen: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Commissioning Of The Aba South Administrative Office

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
LIKE THE PHOENIX, ABA HAS RISEN Being the Text of a Speech Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Dedication and Commissioning of the Rebuilt Aba South Administrative Office on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Aba South LGA Headquarters Protocols 1, 464 days ago, this very building was looted and torched by angry protesters in the wake of the civil disturbances that attended the October 2020 #ENDSARS demonstrations. The events of October 2020 and the attendant losses in human lives and property represent terrible sore points in our democratic evolution. Very fundamentally, the effects of the carnage,…
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Oct
25
2024
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Alex Otti & Jeff Bezos: The Race To Power Underserved Communities

Alex Otti & Jeff Bezos: The Race To Power Underserved Communities

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Alex Otti & Jeff Bezos: The race to power underserved communities Jeff Bezos' Bezos Earth Fund has partnered with the Rockefeller Foundation to launch a solar mini-grid program in Nigeria, aiming to provide electricity to over 86 million individuals who lack access to this basic necessity. This initiative is part of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and seeks to improve Nigeria's inconsistent power supply. The program plans to install 10 gigawatts of renewable energy mini-grids across Nigeria, enhancing productivity and reducing carbon emissions. This is a significant step towards addressing Nigeria's energy crisis, where the national…
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