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Jan

23

2025

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The Fragility Of Economic Recovery In ABIA State: The Need For Stakeholders’ Involvement Across Party Lines – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

The Fragility of Economic Recovery in Abia State: The Need for Stakeholders' Involvement Across Party Lines Abia State, one of the 36 states in Nigeria, has been grappling with economic challenges for decades. Despite being one of the most industrious states in the country, Abia's economy has struggled to gain momentum. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Abia State's GDP growth rate has been sluggish, averaging 2.5% between 2015 and 2020, compared to the national average of 3.5%. The state's economic woes are further exacerbated by its high poverty rate. According to the NBS's 2020 Poverty and Inequality…

Jan

23

2025

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Abia’s Quest For Sanity: Ending Street Trading Menace – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, Good Governance

Abia's Quest for Sanity: Ending Street Trading Menace Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Street trading has been a longstanding issue in Abia State, particularly in Aba and Umuahia. This menace poses significant dangers and hazards to both traders and the general public. The presence of traders on the streets can lead to traffic congestion, accidents, and even loss of lives. Moreover, street trading contributes to environmental degradation, as traders often dispose of waste improperly, leading to clogged drains and dirty streets. In addition to the inherent dangers, street trading also has destructive effects on the roads. The presence of traders on the…

Jan

22

2025

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Nigeria’s AI Market: Projected To Reach $644.4 Million By 2025 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Information Technology

Nigeria's AI Market: Projected to Reach $644.4 Million by 2025 We have reliably learnt that Governor Otti has set up a private think tank to study the global mainstreaming of AI infrastructure which is becoming a pressing priority for nations worldwide. This is so because the concept of "sovereign AI" has emerged, emphasizing the importance of countries developing their own AI capabilities, using their own data, workforce, and business networks.¹ This shift is driven by the growing recognition of AI's transformative potential and the need for countries to maintain control over their sensitive data and AI systems. He believes that…

Jan

22

2025

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Revolutionizing Abia’s Digital Landscap: Governor Otti’s Visionary Leadership – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Revolutionizing Abia's Digital Landscape: Governor Otti's Visionary Leadership Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR's administration is pioneering the deployment of fibre optic infrastructure in Abia State, a strategic move to improve mobile network connectivity. This initiative is part of the state government's efforts to deploy fibre optic and internet connectivity across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state, made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WIOCC, a renowned ICT and Broadband Technology Company. The project is expected to have a profound impact on Abia State's socio-economic development. With the deployment of metropolitan optic fibre…

Jan

21

2025

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Abia’s Nollywood Dreams: How The State Is Positioning Itself As The Next Big Thing In Nigeria Cinema – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Good Governance

Abia's Nollywood Dream: How the State is Positioning itself as the Next Big Thing in Nigerian Cinema We can all see the flurry of activities: programs, projects and engagements by the state government to reposition our dear state. It's a testament to Dr Alex Chioma Otti OFRs master strategy Dear Abians, our governor is mounting another ferocious campaign quietly to position Abia State as a destination of choice for Nigeria's cinema industry. Can we support him? Nigeria's film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, has experienced tremendous growth over the years, emerging as one of the largest film industries in the…

Jan

21

2025

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ABSG Signs MOU For The Deployment Of Fibre Optic Infrastructure To Improve Network Connectivity In ABIA State

Abia State, Good Governance, Information Technology, Infrastructure

ABSG SIGNS MOU FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF FIBRE OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE TO IMPROVE NETWORK CONNECTIVITY IN ABIA STATE. The Abia State Government (ABSG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WIOCC, an ICT and Broadband Technology Company for the deployment of Fiber Optic and Internet Connectivity across the 17 LGAs of the State. Speaking while signing the MOU, Governor Otti said that the agreement would see the deployment of metropolitan optic fibre infrastructure in the 3 major cities of Aba, Umuahia and Ohafia. He also noted that WIOCC is going to deploy Fibre Optic infrastructure to provide Internet connectivity across…

Jan

20

2025

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Expanding The Automotive Industry In Nigeria: Car Assembly Plants In ABA, Umuahia And Ohafia – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Manufacturing

Expanding the Automotive Industry in Nigeria: Car Assembly Plants in Aba, Umuahia and Ohafia The supercharged across the state, infrastructure projects are intentionally laid pathways to A Greater Abia. These masterful strokes are not ends in themselves as some shortsighted critics have posited. They are in a damned hurry to flaunt their anti-Otti antics than seat down, study to understand the why and how of the Otti Wave projects. These fine gentlemen are rather pumped up in their myopia, and erroneously indulge in shameful comparisons. May I ask them: Have you not noticed that all fingers are not equal? Secondly,…

Jan

19

2025

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The Ariaria Market Trade Laboratory: A Hub For Entrepreneurial Innovation – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance

The Ariaria Market Trade Laboratory: A Hub for Entrepreneurial Innovation A trade laboratory facilitates collaboration and knowledge-sharing among traders and artisans, leading to new ideas and innovations. It also provides access to new markets and customers, both locally and internationally. According to the Ariaria International Market Traders Association, an estimated 50% of traders introduce new products or services within the past year. The Ariaria Market Trade Laboratory is a dynamic and interactive environment where entrepreneurs, traders, and artisans come together to experiment, innovate, and test new ideas, products, and services. With over 30,000 traders and artisans operating in the market,…

Jan

18

2025

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POWA National President Dr Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun Pays Courtesy Visits To ABIA State Gov. Otti And Prince Benjamin Apugo, Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku In A Mega Empowerment Program

Abia State, Armed Forces, Empowerment, Good Governance, News Flash

Today, 17/01/2025, Abia State Police Command, Police Officers Wives Association held a mega empowerment program presided by the POWA National President Dr Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun. On arrival, the National President POWA paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Chioma Otti and Prince Benjamin Benedict Apugo, Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku. She appreciated them for their unwavering commitment and support to Abia State Command and POWA. In response, she was warmly received and they promised continued collaboration in future initiatives. The POWA President also visited the Abia State Police Command, where she was received in a…

Jan

18

2025

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Otti, Other Governors Issue Communique After Sub-national Consultation And Engagement With The Presidential Tax Reform Committee

Abia State, Economy, FGN, Good Governance

GOV OTTI, OTHERS ISSUES A COMMUNIQUE AFTER A SUBNATIONAL CONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL TAX REFORM COMMITTEE The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), has released a communique on the Presidential Tax Reform Bill proposed by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, CGFR. The communique was released after a subnational consultation with the Presidential Committee on Tax Reforms. The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, was represented by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE. The communique read thus: "We, members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) andpresidential tax reform committee, convened on the 16th of January2025 to deliberate on critical…