Good Governance

May
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Governor Otti Attends Retired Armed Forces Officers’ Award, Ihejirika Honoured

Governor Otti Attends Retired Armed Forces Officers’ Award, Ihejirika Honoured

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI ATTENDS RETIRED ARMED FORCES OFFICERS' AWARD, IHEJIRIKA HONOURED Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, was a Special Guest at a gala night to celebrate the 36th National Annual General Meeting of the Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers' Association of Nigeria (RANAO). Highlight of the event, which took place at the Armed Forces Officers' Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, on Thursday, was the honour of members, who have served the association merritoriously, with long service awards. Former Chief of Army Staff and presently the Chairman of the Abia State Security Advisory Council, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Onyeabo Ihejirika (rtd.),…
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May
20
2024
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Governor Otti Commissions Obehie-Oke-Ikpe Road, Hails NDDC

Governor Otti Commissions Obehie-Oke-Ikpe Road, Hails NDDC

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Works
GOVERNOR OTTI COMMISSIONS OBEHE-OKE-IKPE ROAD, HAILS NDDC *Flags-off Emergency Re-construction of Oke-Ikpe to Akwete Ohambele Road, Phase II. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, today commissioned the 9km Ohehie-Oke-Ikpe Road in Ukwa West Local Government Area of the State, constructed by Peoples Concept Nigeria Limited. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for reconstructing the road which will remarkably enhance the socio-economic growth of the Ukwa West Local Government Area. He assured the Commission of Abia State Government's readiness to always have a handshake with them to…
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May
16
2024
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Gov Otti Pledges Collaboration With NAFDAC To Fight Fake Drugs, Pays Homage To Dora Akunyili’s Memory

Gov Otti Pledges Collaboration With NAFDAC To Fight Fake Drugs, Pays Homage To Dora Akunyili’s Memory

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI PLEDGES COLLABORATION WITH NAFDAC TO FIGHT FAKE DRUGS, PAYS HOMAGE TO DORA AKUNYILI'S MEMORY Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has paid homage to the memory of the late former Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Dora Akunyili. Governor Otti, who said he had close family relationship with Professor Akunyili and her equally late husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, called for a minute silence in honour of the two, when he met with the Director General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, in Government House, Umuahia, on Tuesday. The NAFDAC DG…
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May
16
2024
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Israeli Ambassador Commends Gov Otti, Says Visit To ABIA Tribute To Security, Quality Leadership

Israeli Ambassador Commends Gov Otti, Says Visit To ABIA Tribute To Security, Quality Leadership

Abia State, Good Governance, International, News Flash
ISRAELI AMBASSADOR COMMENDS GOV OTTI, SAYS VISIT TO ABIA TRIBUTE TO SECURITY, QUALITY LEADERSHIP The Abia State Government has expressed strong desire to partner with the nation of Israel in developing its economic and technological potential, with specific reference to human capital, agriculture, digital economy and micro small and medium enterprise (MSME). Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, made this known on Tuesday when the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Michael Freeman, paid him a visit at the Government House, Umuahia. This came just as Ambassador Freeman commended the leadership quality of Governor Otti, saying that his visit to Abia…
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May
15
2024
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Rivers Gov, Fubara, Praises Gov Otti, Calls Him Integrity Action Man

Rivers Gov, Fubara, Praises Gov Otti, Calls Him Integrity Action Man

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
RIVERS GOV, FUBARA, PRAISES GOV OTTI, CALLS HIM INTEGRITY ACTION MAN Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has praised Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, describing him as an "action integrity man". Governor Fubara said his Abia counterpart, Governor Otti’s integrity is not artificial but action-driven. He said despite coming in as Governor of Abia in the face of difficulties, Governor Otti was unperturbed as he went about his duties, making life easy for the people of Abia. The Rivers Governor, much liked by his people, spoke Tuesday during the commissioning of the Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo (Old Bori) Road in Eleme…
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May
15
2024
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Gov Otti Says ABIA Will Leverage Digital Technology To Grow Economy

Gov Otti Says ABIA Will Leverage Digital Technology To Grow Economy

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance
GOV OTTI SAYS ABIA WILL LEVERAGE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY TO GROW ECONOMY Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration is passionate about taking advantage of the opportunities provided by digital technology in managing the state's economy. Governor Otti stated this on Monday while addressing participants of Study Group 7, Senior Executive Course 46 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru Jos, who are on study tour and fact-finding mission to Abia state. The Governor, who commended the participants for the choice of Abia for the tour, described the study theme: 'Digital Economy,Youth Empowerment and Sustainable…
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May
15
2024
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Dr. Alex Otti’s KPMG Audit Release As Coup De Grace That Strips Ikpeazu Totally Naked – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere(Okpotemba)

Dr. Alex Otti’s KPMG Audit Release As Coup De Grace That Strips Ikpeazu Totally Naked – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere(Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
DR. ALEX OTTI'S KPMG AUDIT RELEASE AS COUP DE GRACE THAT STRIPS IKPEAZU TOTALLY NAKED. I have always regarded Victor Ikpeazu as a shameless man working the streets naked and smiling at everybody but nothing prepared me for the shock of how truly stripped the KPMG report has exposed him. This man's mental frame was simply unhinged to corruption and debauchery. It is that bad. His patronizers instead of hiding their crack heads in the shame that Ikpeazu brought to them, are back again in town explaining, analyzing, educating us and wishing away the audit report as administrative procedure, process…
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May
14
2024
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Federal Govt Commends Gov Otti On Proactive Steps To Resolve Health Sector Issues In Abia

Federal Govt Commends Gov Otti On Proactive Steps To Resolve Health Sector Issues In Abia

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, Health, News Flash
FEDERAL GOVT COMMENDS GOV OTTI ON PROACTIVE STEPS TO RESOLVE HEALTH SECTOR ISSUES IN ABIA The Federal Government has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for taking proactive measures to resolve the lingering challenges in the state's healthcare system prior to his assumption of office on May 29, 2023. Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salman Anas-Ibrahim, who gave the commendation, said by declaring a state of emergency in the health sector and increasing allocation to health in the 2024 Budget by 15% as well as the swift resolution of salary disputes, Governor Otti significantly…
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May
13
2024
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Gov Otti Restates Resolve To Rid Lokpanta Cattle Market Of Crime, Thanks Traders For Cooperating With Govt

Gov Otti Restates Resolve To Rid Lokpanta Cattle Market Of Crime, Thanks Traders For Cooperating With Govt

Abia State, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI RESTATES RESOLVE TO RID LOKPANTA CATTLE MARKET OF CRIME, THANKS TRADERS FOR COOPERATING WITH GOVT Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has restated the State Government's resolve to rid the popular Lokpanta Cattle Market in Umunneochi of crime and make it non-residential. Governor Otti said his administration is ready to protect legitimate business persons trading in the market and support such individuals, but made it clear that Government would no longer allow anyone to live inside the market. The Governor spoke on Sunday, when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Lokpanta Cattle Market, along the Enugu-Umuahia-Aba-Port…
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May
12
2024
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Abia Pensioners In Solidarity March, Thank Gov Otti For Pension Arrears, Full Monthly Payments

Abia Pensioners In Solidarity March, Thank Gov Otti For Pension Arrears, Full Monthly Payments

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
ABIA PENSIONERS IN SOLIDARITY MARCH, THANK GOV OTTI FOR PENSION ARREARS, FULL MONTHLY PAYMENTS Abia Pensioners under the umbrella of Concerned Abia Pensioners during the week staged a solidarity march round Umuahia, the State capital, singing and praising God for using Governor Alex Otti to end their many years of sufferings. The pensioners, who were dressed in all white, said that they were on solidarity march in support of Governor Otti for all the things he is doing generally in the State, but particularly the payment of their arrears of pension and commencement of full payment of their monthly pensions,…
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