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Feb

2024

Phillips Nto Commends Abia Panel On Recovery Of Govt Property For Being Firm And Just.

Phillips Nto Commends Abia State Panel On Recovery Of Government Property For Being Firm And Just. Immediate past Provost of Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu (ASCETA), Dr Philips Nto has commended the state panel on Recovery of Government Property for being firm and just in the handling of petitions before her . He noted that he had earlier raised the alarm that some people wanted to use the panel to achieve some sinister purposes and hailed the Chairman,Justice Florence Duruoha Igwe, and the members for resisting them. Nto spoke after the panel berated the management of ASCETA for…

Feb

2024

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Gov Otti Sets Up Full Visitation Panel for Abia State University, Uturu

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash

February 9, 2024 Press Release: ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY VISITATION PANEL Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the setting up of a full Visitation Panel for the Abia State University, Uturu. The membership of the Panel is as follows: Prof. Steve Okorodudu, Chairman Prof. Rose Nwabueze Prof. Mrs. Abiola Awosika-Fapetu Dr. Sonny Ajala, SAN Prof. Ngozi Osarenren Prof. Nnenna Oyidie Okeh Mr. Emmanuel Okpechi, FCA Dr. Confidence Ogbonna Mr. Dodoh Okafor, Secretary The panel will be formally inaugurated by the Governor on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Umuahia, by 12noon Prompt. SIGNED:Kazie UkoChief…

Feb

2024

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Gov Otti Welcomes Siting Of National Eye Centre In Abia, Pledges Government Support

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

GOV OTTI WELCOMES SITING OF NATIONAL EYE CENTRE IN ABIA, PLEDGES GOVT SUPPORT Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has welcomed the decision of the Nigerian Optometric Association to set up three national eye centres in Abia, and pledged to give the association all the support it needs to actualise the project. Governor Otti said that government would identify the areas where the centres would be located and provide the appropriate logistics support for its take off. The Governor spoke Thursday when he received the executive members of the Nigerian Optometric Association, who came with the representatives of the…

Feb

2024

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AOF Scholarship: Call For Applications For 2023/2024 Edition Of Undergraduate Scheme

Abia State, Good Governance, Philanthropy

AOF SCHOLARSHIP: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Many individuals from underclass families, who are today at the peak of their careers or have achieved enormous greatness or fortune have touted education as one of the things that changed their stories. Some go further to say that without education, they may likely not be where they are today. A clear example is our founder, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, who had several times confirmed the impact of education in his own success. The Alex Otti Foundation (AOF) recognizes how education can transform lives and has, over the years, actively sought to build a virile…

Feb

2024

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Jubilation As Gov Otti Flags Off Reconstruction Of 67km Umuahia-Uzuakoli- Ohafia Road

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI FLAGS OFF RECONSTRUCTION OF 67KM UMUAHIA-UZUAKOLI-ABIRIBA-OHAFIA ROAD AMID CELEBRATIONS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Wednesday flagged off the reconstruction of the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia road, a major corridor linking the state capital with some strategic communities in Abia North. It was celebration all the way from Umuahia to Akara in Isuikwuato down to Abiriba, as Governor Otti and his entourage made the various stops to formally flag off work on the 67.6 kilometres stretch which is being handled by three different reputable construction companies. Speaking at the various flag-off points, Governor Otti said his government was in…

Feb

2024

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Chrome Group & EEDC Boss Visits Governor Otti, Promises Support Of Programs

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, South East

CHROME GROUP & EEDC BOSS, SIR EMEKA OFFOR VISITS ABIA STATE GOVERNOR, PROMISES HIM ADEQUATE SUPPORT TO CONSOLIDATE HIS DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMES In line with his principle of providing adequate support and encouragement to political leaders who have shown great zeal to promote the wellbeing of their people, the Chief Executive Officer of Chrome Group and Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), Sir Emeka Offor on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, paid a courtesy visit to the governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Otti at the state’s Government House, Umuahia. Speaking at the event, Sir Emeka Offor commended Dr Otti for…

Feb

2024

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Gov Otti Assured Eziukwu Market It Will Be Remodeled To A Befitting Modern Market

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

Abia state Governor,Dr Alex Otti OFR has assured that the Eziukwu market, Aba will be remodeled and retrofitted to a status befitting of a modern market. Governor Otti stated this when he paid an on the spot assessment visit to the market to ascertain the extent of damage caused by fire outbreak at the market last night. To that end,he has directed relevant government authorities to immediately commence work on how to modernize the market. According to the Governor, many of the shops were in deplorable state and needed some modernization and renovation as the integrity of most of the…

Feb

2024

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Straight From The Heart: Abia Undergoing Transformation – By Dave Uma

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

ABIA UNDERGOING TRANSFORMATION. It can safely be said with absolutism that Abia State is at the brink of unparellel transformation and regeneration. Recently, the internet was awash with visuals of completed road projects with particular reference to Umuoba road, the ongoing Port Harcourt road & many others. Remarkably, Abia is beginning to witness dividends of democracy which are incontrovertible and indispensable necessities in party politics Those visuals trending on-line undoubtedly gladdened the heart of Abia people, and serves as a true testimony of what quality leadership represents. These projects, obviously, will be of immense benefit & a huge relief to…

Feb

2024

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Abia Panel Orders Arrest Of Former Accountant General

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

Abia Panel orders arrest of former Accountant General The Chairman of Abia State Judicial Panel of inquiry on the recovery of government properties and funds, Justice Florence Doruoha-Igwe (Rtd) has issued a bench warrant on the immediate past Accountant General of Abia State, Mr Kelechi Imeoria. The bench warrant is over his alleged failure to appear before the panel and his failure to produce a black Toyota Jeep allegedly bequeathed to him by the immediate past governor. The Toyota Jeep was alleged to have been bequeathed to Imeoria by the immediate past governor, Okezie Ikpeazu through the protocol unit, government…

Feb

2024

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Gov Otti Satisfied With Progress Of Work On Port Harcourt Road Handled By Berger

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

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on Port Harcourt Road, being handled by Julius Berger.Governor Otti also showed satisfaction with the level of work done on other road projects currently going on in Aba, assuring that some of the roads will be commissioned before the rains set in. The Governor spoke at the weekend, while addressing crowds of enthusiastic residents, who trooped out to receive him during the road inspection, which covered Port Harcourt Road, Old Court Road, Ndoki Road and Omuma Road. Addressing the residents, who chanted solidarity songs in…