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Sep

2024

Governor Otti Inspects Umuahia Mega Bus Terminal Project, Expresses Satisfaction At The Pace And Level Of Work Done So Far

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

GOVERNOR OTTI INSPECTS UMUAHIA MEGA BUS TERMINAL PROJECT, EXPRESSES SATISFACTION AT THE PACE AND LEVEL OF WORK DONE SO FAR. Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has expressed satisfaction at the pace and level of work done at the ongoing Construction of Umuahia Mega Bus Terminal in the State Capital by his administration. Governor Otti who visited the project site on Sunday, 15th September after a Church Service at the Dunamis Church, Finbars Street, Umuahia, also pointed out some areas the contractor needed to make some minor adjustments. "I think the contractors are doing very well. they have been…

Sep

2024

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DSP. Godwin Okore Visits Governor Otti, Expresses Gratitude As He Prepares To Leave For USA Studies

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash

DSP. GODWIN OKORE VISITS GOVERNOR OTTI, EXPRESSES GRATITUDE. Earlier today, the Former ADC to Governor Alex Otti, DSP. Godwin Okore with his Family visited the Governor to appreciate him for the good working relationship he had with the Governor and his Family during his time as the ADC and the supportive role the Executive Governor played in facilitating his Scholarship for a PhD Program. DSP. Okore informed Governor Otti that he is leaving Nigeria to the US in the coming days to start his PhD program in Kentucky University - United States of America. The Governor extolled DSP. Okore for…

Sep

2024

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Our Government Is A Government That Sticks To Process – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, People & Events

OUR GOVERNMENT IS A GOVERNMENT THAT STICKS TO PROCESS - GOV. OTTI The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, has restated his administration's commitment to due process in handling the affairs of the State. Governor Otti made this known on Saturday 14th September, 2024 at Seventh-Day Adventist Church Okpuihie District in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, during the Child Dedication/Thanksgiving Service of Miss Victory Chizurumoke Eze Nwaigburu, daughter of Dr. Benson K.O. Nwaigburu, Director General of Abia State Debt Management Office. While responding to a request by the Traditional Rulers of the old Okporoahaba Ancient Kingdom to…

Sep

2024

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Gov. Otti Pays First Tranche Of The Arrears Of Workers Salaries Owed By The Immediate Past Administration

Abia State, Good Governance, Labour, News Flash

Governor Alex Otti has paid the first tranche of the arrears of workers salaries owed by the immediate past administration. The People’s Governor earmarked N1.5 Billion monthly to offset the N18 Billion arrears of salaries in instalment within 12 Month Ironically, those who looted and plundered salaries of State workers will still shamelessly criticise the Governor for cleaning their mess in the name of opposition politics. Governor Otti feels fulfilled with the thunderous jubilation and excitement of Abia Workers than the bitterness of those denied access to Statutory Workers and Retirees Entitlements. Forward Canaan!Backward Egypt! Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHAChief Press…

Sep

2024

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Tapping Into The Next Frontier: Leadership And Imperatives Of New Development Paradigm For Africa – Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At 2024 Innovative Africa Conference Washington University

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

Tapping into the Next Frontier: Leadership and the Imperatives of New Development Paradigm for Africa Being the Text of a Keynote Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the 2024 Innovate Africa Conference 2024 on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the George Washington University, DC, United States. Protocols, There is a general consensus amongst development experts, scholars and investors that Africa offers two very strategic prospects for the future of our civilisation. Firstly, the vast deposits of highly-priced mineral resources buried in our soil are becoming increasingly critical in the continuing push to build a more sustainable future for…

Sep

2024

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The New AbiaTouch Gets To The Ministry Of Budget And Planning

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

The New AbiaTouch Gets to The Ministry of Budget and Planning. Do you recognise this building from the Pictures?Well, a few months ago, I shared pictures from this building belonging to Ministry of Budget and Planning. The place was in a state of absolute decay and dilapidation. It looked horrible, dingy, and very unconducive for decent staff to budget and plan. If you walk into the Old Ministry of Budget and Planning building, you'll see workers sitting together at the entrance near the staircase leading to the main building, gisting and doing nothing. The only thing they have in front…

Sep

2024

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Governor Otti And The Defeat Of Tribesmen – By Godwin Adindu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Governor Otti and the Defeat of TribesmenBy. Godwin Adindu There is, it might seem, an urge to be particularly inspired by Governor Alex Otti’s intangible victories. Without really, intentionally, staging a battle, the Governor has defeated the tribesmen and conquered the tribesmen mentality. This was a cankerworm that festered on the social fabric of Abia State. Beyond the massive infrastructural revolution reflected in the construction of over hundred roads, Governor Otti has also made his mark in the area of social reforms. The defeat of the tribesmen is a major intangible achievement that has changed the outlook of Abia and…

Sep

2024

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Governor Otti Storms Edo State, Drums Support For LP Guber Candidate

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

GOVERNOR OTTI STORMS EDO STATE, DRUMS SUPPORT FOR LP GUBER CANDIDATE Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Thursday, 12th September, stormed Benin City, the Edo State Capital, to drum support for the Labour Party Governorship Candidate Barr. Olumide Akpata and his Deputy Prince Yusulf Asamah Kadiri. Speaking to a large crowd of cheering supporters who came out to receive him and the LP entourage, Governor Otti said that they came to reinforce the decision of the Edo People. "The reason we came is to reinforce the decision you have already made because I know that you have taken…

Sep

2024

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Gov. Otti Attends 17th Annual Banking And Finance Conference Organized By CIBN At Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja

Abia State, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State attends the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. On Tuesday September 10th, the Executive Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti attended the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) at Abuja. The event themed 'Accelerated Economic Growth and Development', focused on discussions around Nigeria's economic challenges and exploring strategies for sustainable growth. During the event, Governor Otti presented a goodwill message to the participants and emphasis on…

Sep

2024

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Abia Ready To Partner Nigeria Content Development And Monitoring Board To Accelerate The Establishment Of An Industrial Park – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

ABIA READY TO PARTNER NIGERIA CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND MONITORING BOARD TO ACCELERATE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL PARK – GOV. OTTI The Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti OFR has expressed the readiness of the State Government to partner with the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to accelerate the development of the Abia Industrial and Innovation Park (AIIP) in Owaza, the Ukwa west Local Government Area of the State. Governor Otti expressed the readiness of the State on Friday 6th September, when he received a delegation of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitory Board led by the…