Infrastructure

Feedback Mechanism, A Hallmark In Alex Otti’s Governance Style – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Feedback Mechanism, A Hallmark In Alex Otti’s Governance Style – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

FEEDBACK MECHANISM, A HALLMARK IN ALEX OTTI'S GOVERNANCE STYLE. I am impressed reading from the Representatives of Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency, Honorable Ibe Okwara Osonwa concerning governor Alex Otti's transformative footprints around the Old government House premises in Umuahia, a product of feedback mechanism from the people. I had in one of my recent pieces advised the governor to redevelop the Old government House premises by taking more territory towards the valley behind it and possibly even acquiring the forests behind the premises as annex of the government House. This measure if well implemented will enhance the archetectural beauty of…
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Promise Made, Promise Kept As Contractor Completes The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights In Arochukwu, Attracted By Ikenna Ukwa

Promise Made, Promise Kept As Contractor Completes The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights In Arochukwu, Attracted By Ikenna Ukwa

PROMISE MADE, PROMISE KEPT AS CONTRACTOR COMPLETES THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS IN AROCHUKWU, ATTRACTED BY IKENNA UKWA Today, Thursday 5th June 2025, the contractor handling the installation of solar powered street lights in Obinkita Arochukwu, in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State, Kaplan Consults limited, attracted by Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa through the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has completed the project. The solar-powered street lights project which is part of the NDDC's efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance safety in the region covers the Akama New Market and Timber road, the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Obinkita axis…
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Otti: Strengthening  GADA, UCDA For Sustainable Urban Renewal – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: Strengthening GADA, UCDA For Sustainable Urban Renewal – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: Strengthening GADA, UCDA for Sustainable Urban Renewal Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The Abia State government, under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, has demonstrated a renewed commitment to urban renewal and development in the state. This commitment is evident in the recent appointment of board members for the Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA) and the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA) to make Aba attractive for investment and economic growth while Umuahia wears the aesthetic and befitting face of a state capital. The infrastructure development initiatives targeted by the governor's administration largely aim to create opportunities for sustainable socio-economic growth, job…
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Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Book Smart versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among Abia Youths The ongoing debate between formal education ("book smarts") and experiential knowledge ("street smarts") holds particular significance in entrepreneurship, especially within emerging economies like Nigeria where infrastructural constraints and market volatility demand adaptive resilience. This discussion synthesizes insights from semi-structured interviews with five purposively sampled youth entrepreneurs (aged 24–35) from Abia State, representing diverse sectors including agriculture, retail, fashion, technology, and food processing. All participants operated businesses for an average of five years, with backgrounds ranging from vocational diplomas to postgraduate degrees. Uche Nwankwo, founder of Nwankwo…
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Ikenna Ukwa Sends 2nd Anniversary Celebration Message To Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR

Ikenna Ukwa Sends 2nd Anniversary Celebration Message To Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR

2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MESSAGE TO GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI On the occasion of your 2nd Anniversary as Governor of Abia State, I celebrate your remarkable leadership and vision for Abia State. Your commitment to transforming our great state has been evident in the numerous initiatives and projects you've launched, aimed at improving the lives of Abians. The people of Abia State are witnessing positive changes, and your leadership has brought renewed hope and optimism to our citizens. We're confident that your leadership will continue to yield dividends for the good people of Abia. May God bless you and guide you as…
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X-Raying The Impact Of Governor Otti’s 30 Executive Bills On ABIA Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

X-Raying The Impact Of Governor Otti’s 30 Executive Bills On ABIA Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

X-raying the Impact of Governor Otti's 30 Executive Bills on Abia Transformation Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti has been a game-changer in Abia State, driven by his unwavering commitment to good governance and development. A key aspect of this commitment was the transmission of 30 Executive Bills to the Abia State House of Assembly, all of which were passed into law and accented to within two glorious years of his result-oriented and transformative governance. These bills represent the bedrock of the transformation and numerous achievements recorded within this period, cutting across all sectors. Ultimately, Governor…
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Tinubu Orders 14-Day Grace Period For FCT Ground Rent Defaulters

Tinubu Orders 14-Day Grace Period For FCT Ground Rent Defaulters

Tinubu Orders 14-Day Grace Period For FCT Ground Rent Defaulters President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing enforcement action against ground rent defaulters in the Federal Capital Territory, granting a 14-day grace period to affected property holders to settle their outstanding obligations. This development comes after the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commenced enforcement on 4,794 properties revoked due to non-payment of ground rent spanning between 10 and 43 years. The Director of Land, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, disclosed the development at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday evening, noting however, that the defaulters will pay penalty fees of N2m…
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Alex Otti: The Steady Hand Elevating Labour Party’s Vision And Inspiring Obi’s 2027 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Alex Otti: The Steady Hand Elevating Labour Party’s Vision And Inspiring Obi’s 2027 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Alex Otti: The Steady Hand Elevating Labour Party's Vision and Inspiring Obi's 2027 Ambition IntroductionIn a political landscape often marred by turbulence, Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has emerged as a beacon of stability and transformative leadership. His governance, marked by visible progress and principled stewardship, has not only revitalized Abia but also solidified the Labour Party’s credibility. This resurgence has drawn resounding praise from Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, who has repeatedly hailed Otti as a model leader—a sentiment that underscores Otti’s pivotal role in shaping the party’s future and Obi’s 2027 presidential aspirations . Otti’s…
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Expect Multiple Commissioning Of Projects In The Next 30 Days

Expect Multiple Commissioning Of Projects In The Next 30 Days

EXPECT MULTIPLE COMMISSIONING OF PROJECTS IN THE NEXT 30 DAYS, GOV. OTTI TELLS ABIANS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has told Abians to expect multiple commissioning of projects in the State within the next 30 days. Governor Otti was speaking at his 2nd Year Anniversary Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service held at the premises of Ibeku High School, Umuahia. The Governor listed the projects to be commissioned to include; Primary Healthcare Centres, Smart Schools, Retrofitted School Buildings, Roads among others, and assured the people of his commitment to make Umuahia wear the look of a Capital City. "After the 2nd Anniversary,…
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Otti Rolls Out 20 Electric Buses For Transportation, Says Past Administration Spent More Money In Port Harcourt Road Than Him

Otti Rolls Out 20 Electric Buses For Transportation, Says Past Administration Spent More Money In Port Harcourt Road Than Him

GOV. OTTI ROLLS OUT 20 ELECTRIC BUSES FOR TRANSPORTATION, SAYS, PAST ADMINISTRATION SPENT MORE MONEY IN PORT HARCOURT ROAD THAN HIM. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says his administration has procured 20 electric buses which will be rolled out in the next 2 months. Governor Otti disclosed this while addressing Aba community who organized a thanksgiving carnival tagged 'Promise Kept Carnival' at Umuagbai Secondary School premises, Port Harcourt road, Aba in celebration of the Governor for reconstructing and completing Port Harcourt Road, abandoned for over 3 decades. He said that the bus terminals are being built for the transport…
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