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Jun

2024

Gov Otti Congratulates Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @ 70

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI CONGRATULATES NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA @70 Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has sent heart-felt congratulations to the President of World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her 70th birthday. Governor Otti, in a goodwill message on behalf of himself, family, government and people of Abia State, felicitated with the former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, on attaining the landmark age of 70. "On behalf of my family, government and good people of Abia State, I wish to offer our congratulations to you on this auspicious day of the 70th anniversary of your…

Jun

2024

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Gov Otti Meets With Defence Chief, Gen Musa

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI MEETS WITH DEFENCE CHIEF, GEN MUSA Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Thursday paid a working visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, in his office at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting provided Governor Otti the opportunity to brief the Defence Chief on the security situation in Abia as well as thank him for his support in the State government's effort to ensure the security of lives and property in the State. Images below show Governor Otti during his visit to General Musa. KAZIE UKOChief Press Secretary to the GovernorAbia StateGovernment House,…

Jun

2024

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Empowered: Being Gov Otti’s Speech On Democracy Day June 12, 2024 In ABIA State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Empowered. Being the Text of a Broadcast by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, to Mark the Democracy Day Celebration in Abia State on June 12, 2024. Umunne m Ndi Abia, fellow Nigerians, men and women of goodwill, I bring you special Democracy Day greetings from Umuahia, the capital of our great State, Abia. Let me congratulate all of us for the special privilege of witnessing the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. May I also appreciate you, dear compatriots, for your unyielding faith in democracy, especially in the dark days of military dictatorship, when it seemed to many like an unrealistic dream.…

Jun

2024

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Governor Otti Felicitates With Environmental Expert, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe On Her Appointment By President Tinubu

Abia State, Environment, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

GOVERNOR OTTI FELICITATES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERT, DR. NKIRUKA MADUEKWE ON HER APPOINTMENT BY PRESIDENT TINUBU. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with an Abia-born Environmental Expert, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe on her recent appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council On Climate Change (NCCC) by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Expressing joy over the appointment, Governor Otti described it as well deserved, and enjoined Dr. Maduekwe to see the appointment as an opportunity, as well as an inspiration to continue to record…

Jun

2024

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June 12: Democracy Day Celebration Broadcast By The Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

June 11, 2024 Press Release: JUNE 12: DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION BROADCAST BY THE GOVERNOR, DR. ALEX OTTI, OFR The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, will address the State on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, to mark this year’s Democracy Day Celebration. All radio and television stations in the State are advised to hook on to the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia (BCA) by 9 a.m. for transmission. SIGNED:Kazie UkoChief Press Secretary to the GovernorAbia StateGovernment House, Umuahia.

Jun

2024

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Turkish Investors Visit Gov Otti, Positions ABIA As Hub For Organic Fertilizer Production, Sales

Business, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

TURKISH INVESTORS VISIT GOV OTTI, POSITIONS ABIA AS HUB FOR ORGANIC FERTILISER PRODUCTION, SALES Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed excitement at the prospect of Abia being the hub for organic fertiliser production in Nigeria. Governor Otti said his administration would do all that is necessary to enable a group of investors from Turkey set up organic fertiliser production plants, which would derive its raw material from the sediments underneath rivers, lakes and swamps, saying that the State is open for business. The Governor spoke on Tuesday when he received the executives of Alliance Enterprises Limited, Turkey,…

Jun

2024

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Gov. Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the suspension from office of the Commissioner for Health Abia State, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo. The suspension is to pave way for the investigation of allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the Commissioner. Governor Otti's action is in line with his zero tolerance policy for misconduct of any kind, and strong adherence to the twin principles of transparency and accountability in governance to ensure that actions of appointees must at all times advance the good and well-being of Abians. The Abia state Government is committed to good governance and…

Jun

2024

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Gov Otti Visits Family Of Slain Soldier Cpl Ikpeama, Consoles Mother, Wife

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

Governor Otti Visits Family of Slain Soldier CPL Ikpeama, consoles Mother,Wife Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Sunday visited the family of Cpl Lucky Ikechukwu Ikpeama, one of the soldiers killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Obikabia Junction, Obingwa Local Government Area. Late Cpl Ikpeama hailed from the same village, Nvosi, in Isialangwa South Local Government Area, as Governor Otti. The deceased, one of the five soldiers ambushed and killed by the gunmen, on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his duty post, left behind a young wife with about four-month-old baby, and an aged mother. Governor Otti commiserated with…

Jun

2024

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Gov Otti Directs Immediate Restoration Of Dilapidated NYSC Camp Structures, Facilities

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI DIRECTS IMMEDIATE RESTORATION OF DILAPIDATED NYSC CAMP STRUCTURES, FACILITIES Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has directed the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Nwobilor Ananaba, to visit the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Umunnato, Bende Local Government Area, to ascertain the extent of deterioration with a view to fixing same. Governor Otti gave the directive on Friday when he played host to the State Coordinator of the NYSC in Abia state, Barr. Mrs. Gladys Adama, and her team, among whom were corps members, who visited him. The Governor expressed shock to learn how…

Jun

2024

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Crude Oil Thieves, Illegal Refiners Are Enemies Of The State, Gov Otti Says, Urges Action

Abia State, Business, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash, Oil & Gas

CRUDE OIL THIEVES, ILLEGAL REFINERS ARE ENEMIES OF THE STATE, GOV OTTI SAYS, URGES ACTION Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has described those who engage in the stealing and illegal refining of the nation's crude oil as enemies of the state and should be treated as such. Consequently, Governor Otti urged members of the Joint Task Force South South, Operation Delta Safe, to intensify their fight against oil theft and illegal operation of refineries in the State. The Governor expressed this view on Friday, when he received a delegation of the sector commanders of the Joint Task Force…