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Jan

2024

A New Frontier Of Excellence: From Vision To Execution – Gov Alex

A NEW FRONTIER OF EXCELLENCE: FROM VISION TO EXECUTION Being the text of a speech delivered by the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on the formal Inauguration of the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council on January 18, 2024 at the Banquet Hall, Abia State Government House, Umuahia. Protocol, I welcome everyone here seated, as well as those joining from virtual platforms, with a great sense of joy and fulfilment. Today’s event is the climax of several weeks of planning, consultations and engagements with several stakeholders and key partners on how to create a robust team of world beaters,…

Jan

2024

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Abia’s Modular Refinery Starts 2025 – Commissioner For Information

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

Abia's Modular Refinery Starts 2025 - Commissioner As Nigerians continue to groan over the high cost of petroleum products in the country, Abia State Government has disclosed that its modular refinery being built at the Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP), Owaza in Ukwa West LGA of the state will be ready in 2025. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu, who made this disclosure in Umuahia while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting, explained that the project is one of the projects that are important to the Alex Otti-led government. “Therefore every effort is…

Jan

2024

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NG- Cares: ABIA Govt Starts Assisting SMEs With N5.9 Billion Grants

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

NG-Cares: Abia Govt Starts Assisting SMEs With N5.9 Billion Grants Abia State Governor, Alex OttiA total of 6,500 small scale business owners in Abia State have benefitted from Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Program (results area 3). NG-CARES is a program designed to mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the livelihoods of poor individuals, farmers, vulnerable households, communities, and owners of micro and small enterprises in Nigeria. The program is subdivided into result area 1, 2 and 3. The result area 1 focuses on increasing social transfers, basic services, and livelihood support to poor…

Jan

2024

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Gov Otti Inaugurates Abia State Global Economic Advisory Council

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

PRESS RELEASE:. INAUGURATION OF THE ABIA STATE GLOBAL ECONOMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has announced the constitution of the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council (AGEAC) as part of his administration's strategic plan to ensure the overall economic development of the state.Consequently, Governor Otti has appointed 20 distinguished Nigerians with global acclaim to serve on the Council, aimed at building Abia into a self-sustaining economic hub.Those appointed are: Ms. Arunma Oteh, OON – Co-Chair His Highness Khaleefa Muhammad Sanusi II, CON, Co-Chair Mr. Bolaji Balogun - Co-Chair Mr. Victor Onyenkpa – Member Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru,…

Jan

2024

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Abia Govt Urge Residents Of Ovom Street To Relocate To Safer Areas

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

The Abia State government is urging residents of Ovom Street, Ogbor Hill, Aba, to relocate to safer areas as severe erosion threatens their homes. The 200-meter stretch of eroded land has already destroyed numerous buildings and put lives at risk. Permanent Secretary of the Environment Ministry, Mrs. Joy Maduka, emphasized the urgency of the situation. Temporary accommodation has been offered to facilitate the relocation, which was mandated by a vacation order issued on January 12, 2024. "No life or property should be lost to this erosion," stated Maduka. "The government appeals to residents to cooperate and relocate without delay." Adequate…

Jan

2024

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Otti’s Victory At Supreme Court Saved Abia From Crisis – Catholic Priest

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT AFFIRMING GOV OTTI'S VICTORY SAVED ABIA FROM CRISIS - CATHOLIC PRIEST A Catholic priest, Rev. Father (Dr.) Henry Maduka, says the Supreme Court verdict affirming the victory of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, saved Abia from falling into crisis. Rev. Father Maduka, the Chancellor of Umuahia Catholic Diocese, said a crisis of unimaginable proportion would have descended upon the state if the judgment had gone otherwise. This, according to him, was because Abians had completely lost confidence in the previous administration in the state and the party that brought them into office and had looked…

Jan

2024

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Otti Woo Industrialists Back To Aba City

Abia State, Business, Good Governance, News Flash

Otti woo industrialists back to Aba…says his administration has started the process of rebuilding the commercial city Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has appealed to corporate organizations and other individuals who left Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, due to poor infrastructure to return, as his administration has started the process of rebuilding the commercial city. Otti made the assertion Saturday in Aba, at a “Victory Rally”, organised by party faithful and other residents of the commercial city, to celebrate his affirmation, by the Supreme Court, as the authentic winner of the 2023 Governorship Election in the State.…

Jan

2024

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Supreme Court: It Is Time For All Abians To Join Hands With Gov. Otti – UAAP

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

SUPREME COURT: It is time for all Abians to join hands with Gov. Otti – UAAP The United Abia Artistes & Patriots Forum (UAAP), has described the Supreme Court victory of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR as a victory for the progress of Abia State. In a press release made available to reporters in Umuahia and signed by the Convener of UAAP Amb. Dr. Osita Offor ‘The Ultimate Commander’, the group revealed that they expected the victory because of the emergence of Gov. Otti is a product of God’s intervention and the determination of the people of Abia State. “The…

Jan

2024

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Hon. Amobi Ogah Congratulates Abia State Governor, Alex Otti On Supreme Court Victory

Abia State, Good Governance, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Hon. Amobi Ogah Congratulates Abia State Governor, Alex Otti on Supreme court Victory. Member representing Isuikwuato/ Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah has congratulated the Abia state governor Dr. Alex Otti and his deputy over Friday Supreme Court ruling which dismissed the appeal of the opposition party challenging the result of the last governorship election in the state. Hon. Ogah in a statement said that the victory at the Apex Court is a reaffirmation of the mandate of the people and prove that democracy is gradually taking deeper roots in the country with the judiciary enjoying relative independence. Ogah…

Jan

2024

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With A Heart Full Of Gratitude… Supreme Court Victory Speech Of Dr. Alex Otti OFR

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

With a Heart full of Gratitude… TEXT OF SPEECH BY THE ABIA STATE GOVERNOR, HIS EXCELLENCY DR. ALEX OTTI, OFR, ON THE REAFFIRMATION OF HIS ELECTORAL VICTORY BY THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024. Protocol, Let me start by thanking God for all what He has done for our state. Moments ago, the Supreme Court gave the final declaration on the appeals by both the PDP and the APC governorship candidates in the 2023 election that happened on the 18th of March, whose result was announced four days after on the 22nd of March 2023. After…