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May

2024

We’ll Reverse Anti-People Policies, Gov Otti Vows, Methodist Prelate Says ABIA Subject Of Discussion Home, Abroad

WE'LL REVERSE ANTI-PEOPLE POLICIES, GOV OTTI VOWS, METHODIST PRELATE SAYS ABIA SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION HOME, ABROAD Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says the interest of the people will continue to come first in policy enactment and implementation, as his administration has taken steps to reverse anything found not to be in line with this expectation. Governor Otti, who described his administration as a selfless kind of leadership, oriented towards the welfare of the people, assured that he would continue to offer good governance for the benefit of Ndi Abia. The Governor spoke on Saturday, when he received the…

May

2024

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Gov Otti’s Boldness And Honesty In Throwing Stones From A Glass House; A Rare Display Of Political Correctitude – Anokwuru C. U

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

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI'S BOLDNESS AND HONESTY IN THROWING STONES FROM A GLASS HOUSE: A RARE DISPLAY OF POLITICAL CORRECTITUDE Dr. Alex Otti has come to be known for being upfront and honest about government money matters — a rare trait in Nigerian politics where leaders often keep people in the dark. Since he became the Governor of Abia State, Otti has always been straightforward and open, making it easy for the public to access and assess his administration, unlike previous governments in the state. One thing anyone would easily pick from Otti's leadership style is that he does not hide…

May

2024

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Gov Otti Set To Procure CNG Buses To Ease Transportation And Cushion The Effects Of Subsidy

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Transportation

Gov. Otti set to procure CNG buses to ease transportation and cushion the effects of subsidy Gov. Otti disclosed this at the monthly media chat tagged "Gov. Otti speaks to Abians" when asked about the palliative received from FG to cushion the effects of subsidy and how it was disbursed in the state "So the first set of subsidy was shared at the ward level, and we ensured it was shared to vulnerable men and women, and then the last set we shared to civil servants from grade level 1-7, maybe when we receive another set we'll know how to…

May

2024

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Gov Otti Condoles NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, Over Brother’s Death

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI CONDOLES NSA, NUHU RIBADU, OVER BROTHER'S DEATH Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed heart-felt condolences to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the death of his elder brother, Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu. Governor Otti's commiserations were conveyed in a statement issued Wednesday, May 8, 2024, by his media office. The Governor in his statement said even though death is a path every human must walk, the loss of a close family member at his prime can be very painful and traumatic. Governor Otti prayed that God would by His infinite grace comfort Mallam…

May

2024

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Food Security: ABIA To Train 300 Farmers At Nassarawa Farm

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

FOOD SECURITY: ABIA TO TRAIN 300 FARMERS AT NASSARAWA FARM Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has said that one of the ways Nigeria can solve the problem of food security is through the mechanisation of farming and establishing such businesses across the states of the federation. Governor Otti said with this measure, Nigeria would have found a panacea to food security amid rising import cost. The Governor made the call on Thursday during a capacity building training for the first batch of 300 candidates selected for agricultural training at CSS Global Integrated Farms, Nassarawa State. He stressed the…

May

2024

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Restoring The Old Glory: Being Gov Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road Construction

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, South East, Works

Restoring the Old Glory. Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Flag off of the Reconstruction of the Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Protocols, Let me, with a great sense of joy, welcome you to the formal flag off of the reconstruction of the 3.5 kilometre Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road. We have come together in continuation of our consistent efforts to restore the old glory of this city after decades of ruin orchestrated by wilful neglect, crass irresponsibility and a pathetic failure to appreciate the full significance of Aba to the economic…

May

2024

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Appointment Of Members Of The ABIA State Judicial Service Commission

Abia State, Good Governance, Judiciary, News Flash

May 8, 2024 PRESS RELEASE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE ABIA STATE JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION The Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the re-constitution of the members of the Abia State Judicial Service Commission (Commission). Consequently, Governor Otti has nominated the following persons as members of the Commission pending their confirmation by the Abia State House of Assembly: Mr. Chibuzo Irobi – Member Mr. Finecountry Iyioku – Member Prof. Chukwu Udensi – Member Engr. Moses Ogbonna – Member SIGNED:Kazie UkoChief Press Secretary to the GovernorAbia StateGovernment House, Umuahia.

May

2024

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ICAN Lauds Gov Otti’s Exemplary, Transformational Leadership Of ABIA

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

ICAN LAUDS GOVERNOR OTTI'S EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP, TRANSFORMATION OF ABIA The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for his exemplary leadership and commitment in the transformation of the State. ICAN said Governor Otti, through various innovative initiatives such as the recently inaugurated Geometric Power project, which promises reliable power supply, and numerous road rehabilitation and reconstruction across the State, has impacted positively on the citizenry. The Institute made its position known on Tuesday, when the Governing Council paid a working visit to the Abia Governor at his residence in Umuehim,…

May

2024

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We’re Not Fighting Anyone, Only Interested In Recovering Our Looted Funds – Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

WE'RE ONLY INTERESTED IN RECOVERING OUR LOOTED FUNDS, NOT FIGHTING ANYONE - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his government is not out to fight or witch-hunt anybody but only interested in preserving the people's commonwealth and recovering whatever funds that belong to the state that may have been looted. Governor Otti, who was reacting to the report of forensic audit in the state which revealed that the immediate past administration had spent tens of billions of Naira on non existent projects, including the so-called Abia Airport, said this measure is all about enthroning good governance…

May

2024

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No Archbishop Was Kidnapped In ABIA – Police

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

NO ARCHBISHOP WAS KIDNAPPED IN ABIA - POLICE The general public is hereby adviced to disregard a misleading online report alleging that gunmen on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, abducted an Archbishop of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Uka Uka Osim in Abia State. This is outright falsehood as the police in Abia State have since confirmed that no such incident occurred anywhere in the State. Some online reports on Saturday had quoted one Bishop Dennis Onuoha of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star of saying that Archbishop Osim, his wife, son, and three other priests of the…