Good Governance

Dec
12
2023
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Gov Otti Signs Greater Aba Development Authority Bill Into Law

Gov Otti Signs Greater Aba Development Authority Bill Into Law

Abia State, Good Governance, House Of Assembly, Politics
NEWS Otti signs Greater Aba Development Authority bill into law Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has signed into law the Greater Aba Development Authority and Other Related Matters bill.Otti revealed this at the signing ceremony on Monday in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. He described the new law as being in tandem with the rebuilding agenda of his administration.He said that the new law would be aimed at facilitating socioeconomic development in Aba and the state at large.He said: “Everyone, who had followed the process of the campaign and election would remember that we had said that…
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Dec
11
2023
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We Are Making Deliberate Efforts To Retain Our Best Brains In Abia – Being Speech Delivered By Gov Otti At The Burial Of Elder Kalu Uke Kalu At Isiugwu Ohafia

We Are Making Deliberate Efforts To Retain Our Best Brains In Abia – Being Speech Delivered By Gov Otti At The Burial Of Elder Kalu Uke Kalu At Isiugwu Ohafia

Abia State, Good Governance, Obituary
WE'RE MAKING DELIBERATE EFFORTS TO RETAIN OUR BEST BRAINS IN ABIA - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has called on Nigerian political leaders to make deliberate efforts to ensure that the best brains are retained in service in the country and not allowed to migrate to other countries in search of greener pastures. Governor Otti, who said his administration's policies are geared towards making Abia conducive for people and businesses to thrive, spoke at the funeral service of one of Nigeria's foremost chartered accountants, Elder Kalu Uke Kalu, on Saturday, at Isiugwu, Ohafia. Speaking during the…
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Dec
09
2023
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Gov Otti Charges Permanent Secretaries On Good Working Relationship Commissioners, Other Officials

Gov Otti Charges Permanent Secretaries On Good Working Relationship Commissioners, Other Officials

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
GOV OTTI CHARGES PERMANENT SECRETARIES ON GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH COMMISSIONERS, OTHER OFFICIALS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has charged the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the two-day Executive Retreat organised for them by the government to sharpen their skills, in order to meet the requirements of their office. Governor Otti gave the charge on Friday at the ongoing retreat for the new Permanent Secretaries and their Commissioners, holding at PANYU Hotels, Aba. He enjoined the Permanent Secretaries to maintain a good working relationship with their commissioners, as…
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Dec
09
2023
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Vox Populi, Vox Dei: A Symbolic Crowd Ovation For Governor Alex Chioma Otti And The Case Of Leadership Of Inclusivity

Vox Populi, Vox Dei: A Symbolic Crowd Ovation For Governor Alex Chioma Otti And The Case Of Leadership Of Inclusivity

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
VOX POPULI, VOX DEI: A SYMBOLIC CROWD OVATION FOR GOVERNOR ALEX CHIOMA OTTI AND THE CASE OF LEADERSHIP OF INCLUSIVITY “Vox Populi, Vox Dei” a Latin phrase which means "the voice of the people is the voice of God." Though its earliest usage is attributed to Alcuin (c. 735 – 804), Sir Francis Galton’s paper published in Nature Journal on March 7, 1907, titled "Vox Populi" demonstrates the wisdom of the crowd by means of statistical analysis. It illustrates, among other things, that the opinion of most people is often the closest to reality. The resounding ovation that Governor Alex…
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Dec
06
2023
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” No Going Back On Fencing Of Cattle Market, Umuchieze In Abia State” – Abia State Governor, Alex Otti Reaffirms

” No Going Back On Fencing Of Cattle Market, Umuchieze In Abia State” – Abia State Governor, Alex Otti Reaffirms

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security
“NO GOING BACK ON FENCING OF CATTLE MARKET, UMUCHIEZE IN ABIA STATE” — Abia State Governor, Alex Otti Re-affirms Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has vowed that there is no going back in the resolve of his administration to fence the regional Cattle Market Umuchieze as part of the necessary measures to improve security in the area. Gov Otti who made the vow while responding to a question during a media parley in Umuahia, said the proposal had not been dropped contrary to speculations in some quarters. He explained that the fund involved in the project required bidding in…
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Dec
05
2023
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We Are Focused On Delivering Good Governance To Our People – Gov Otti

We Are Focused On Delivering Good Governance To Our People – Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
WE ARE FOCUSED ON DELIVERING GOOD GOVERNANCE TO OUR PEOPLE - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his government is focused on delivering good governance to the people of the State. Governor Otti spoke on Monday when he met with a delegation of Bulgarian diplomats led by the Ambassador of Bulgaria to Nigeria, His Excellency, Yanko Yordanov. He said that his government was very serious and focused on impacting positively on the lives of the people of the state. "The government we have in Abia State right now is a very serious government. We are focused…
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Dec
02
2023
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Otti Unfolds Plans To Increase Abia Minimum Wage, clarifies Trending Issues Of Governance

Otti Unfolds Plans To Increase Abia Minimum Wage, clarifies Trending Issues Of Governance

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
Otti unfolds plans to increase Abia minimum wage, clarifies trending issues of governance Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, says he is engaging with stakeholders to improve on the minimum wage of the state workers to align with the present economic realities. The Governor disclosed this during the third edition of his monthly media chat held in Government House, Umuahia. According to him, the reason for adjusting the pay of the workers is because of the economic realities of the nation. “We do understand that things are a bit more difficult for the people. We are engaging with stakeholders…
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Dec
02
2023
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Strong Grounds Appeal Court Affirmed Alex Otti As Governor Of Abia State

Strong Grounds Appeal Court Affirmed Alex Otti As Governor Of Abia State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Strong Grounds Appeal court affirms Alex Otti as Abia Governor Alex OttiThe Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed the appeals brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their governorship candidates against the election of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. In a unanimous decision on Saturday, the three-man Appeal Court panel upheld the victory of Otti at the polls, saying that it conformed with the provisions of the Electoral Act. The appellate court ruled that petitions brought by the appellants lacked in merit, as they were like “a comedy skit brought to…
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Dec
02
2023
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Gov Otti Inspects Ongoing Construction Of Six-Lane Ossa Road, Assures One Lane Will Be Ready For Christmas

Gov Otti Inspects Ongoing Construction Of Six-Lane Ossa Road, Assures One Lane Will Be Ready For Christmas

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI INSPECTS ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF SIX-LANE OSSA ROAD, ASSURES ONE LANE READY FOR CHRISTMAS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says one side of the six-lane Ossa Road, Okpara Square to Tower, currently under construction will be ready for use by Christmas. Governor Otti stated this on Thursday while inspecting the ongoing construction works on the 3.5km carriage, a major gateway into Umuahia, capital of Abia State. "I have been assured that at least one side would be ready for commuters to use during this Christmas," the Governor said. He assured that with the dry season setting in,…
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Nov
30
2023
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Gov Otti Swears – In Transition Council Chairmen/Mayors In Umuahia Today November 30, 2023

Gov Otti Swears – In Transition Council Chairmen/Mayors In Umuahia Today November 30, 2023

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Expanding the Frontiers of Development Being A Speech Delivered By the Governor of Abia State on the Occasion of the Swearing in of New Transition Council Chairmen/Mayors in Umuahia on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Protocols, It is with a great sense of fulfilment that I welcome everyone to this very important event which marks yet another strategic step in our steady push to meet the developmental needs of our homeland; harnessing the extensive opportunities that abound in every part of the state for the material wellbeing and prosperity of the people. I want to begin by congratulating the newly appointed…
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