Labour

Apr
10
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Alex Otti In The Eye Of The Storm: Supreme Court’s CTC On Labour Party, The Sweetness Of Victory, And The Courage Of Patience – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Alex Otti In The Eye Of The Storm: Supreme Court’s CTC On Labour Party, The Sweetness Of Victory, And The Courage Of Patience – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, Labour, Politics
Alex Otti in the Eye of the Storm: Supreme Court's CTC on Labour Party, the Sweetness of Victory, and the Courage of Patience Alex Otti: In the Eye of the Storm – The Sweetness of Victory and the Courage of Patience IntroductionDr. Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, stands at a pivotal juncture in his political career. Fresh from a landmark Supreme Court victory affirming his Labour Party’s leadership, Otti embodies both the triumph of persistence and the weight of expectations. His journey—marked by electoral battles, systemic challenges, and a recent judicial vindication—highlights the delicate balance between political resilience and…
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Apr
07
2025
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Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In ABUJA Amid Leadership Reshuffle

Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In ABUJA Amid Leadership Reshuffle

Abuja, Labour, News Flash, Politics
Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In Abuja Amid Leadership Reshuffle In a decisive move to reposition the Labour Party for the future, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, have jointly convened a high-level National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The NEC meeting, which comes at a critical moment for the party, is expected to be more than just a gathering of political heavyweights—it is poised to chart a new direction for the party following a…
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Mar
23
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
The Crucible Of Becoming: A Metamorphosis Through The Fire Of Contradiction – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Crucible Of Becoming: A Metamorphosis Through The Fire Of Contradiction – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Labour
The Crucible of Becoming: A Metamorphosis Through The Fire of Contradiction Introduction:In the smoldering forge of progress, where the past and future clash like flint and steel, Abia State emerges as a living testament to the Hegelian truth that becoming is born of contradiction. This week’s chronicle—a tapestry of heritage revival, environmental reckoning, industrial ambition, and digital ascension—reveals governance not as mere administration but as alchemy. Governor Otti’s initiatives, from resurrecting the Ojukwu Bunker to transmuting waste into energy, are not discrete acts but fissures in a societal chrysalis. Here, tourism’s nostalgic embrace wars with the sterile demands of modernity;…
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Mar
23
2025
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Gov. Otti To Take A Second Look At Pensioners’ Issue, Congratulates Senator Adighije On His Birthday

Gov. Otti To Take A Second Look At Pensioners’ Issue, Congratulates Senator Adighije On His Birthday

Abia State, Birthday, Labour, News Flash, People & Events
GOV. OTTI TO TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT PENSIONERS' ISSUE, CONGRATULATES SENATOR ADIGHIJE ON HIS BIRTHDAY. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he is going to take a second look at the issues surrounding the agreement the State Government had earlier signed with the leadership of the Abia State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) on defraying of the arrears of pensions owed by the PDP administrations in the State. Governor Otti stated this while responding to the request made by the Chaplain of the Federal Medical Centre Chapel, Umuahia, Rev. Ernest Onyeukwu during his sermon at…
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Mar
20
2025
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State Of Emergency: NLC, TUC Demand Immediate Reversal, Set For Showdown

State Of Emergency: NLC, TUC Demand Immediate Reversal, Set For Showdown

Labour, News Flash, Politics
State Of Emergency: NLC, TUC Demand Immediate Reversal, Set For Showdown Organised labour in Nigeria demands the immediate reversal of what it calls an unconstitutional state of emergency in Rivers State, in the interest of democracy, economic stability, and the welfare of Nigerian workers. The organised labour in a statement tagged: Stop this assault on democracy now’, the workers group says Nigeria’s democracy must not be sacrificed on the altar of political expediency. The statement jointly signed by the presidents of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, Festus Osifo, unequivocally condemned…
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Mar
04
2025
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Evaluating Governor Otti’s Merit-Based Recruitment Model In ABIA State – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Evaluating Governor Otti’s Merit-Based Recruitment Model In ABIA State – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Labour
Evaluating Governor Otti's Merit-Based Recruitment Model in Abia State By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has introduced a merit-based recruitment model in Abia State's civil service, aiming to drive critical reforms and promote competence and capacity. This approach was revealed during the recent send-forth party for the outgoing Head of Service, Mrs. Ngozi Queen Obioma, PhD, where Governor Otti emphasized the importance of merit over mediocrity. The governor's commitment to merit-based leadership is a significant departure from traditional practices in Abia State, where nepotism and favoritism often influenced recruitment decisions. By adopting a merit-based approach, Governor Otti's administration…
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Feb
17
2025
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Assessing Governor Otti’s Commitment To ABIA Workers’ Welfare – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Assessing Governor Otti’s Commitment To ABIA Workers’ Welfare – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Labour
Assessing Governor Otti's Commitment to Abia Workers' Welfare Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to the welfare of Abia workers and pensioners. This commitment is evident in several key areas. Since assuming office, Governor Otti has kept his promise of ensuring that workers receive their salaries and pensions on or before the 28th of every month. This regular payment has brought stability and relief to Abia workers and pensioners, enabling them to plan and manage their finances effectively. The timely payment of salaries and pensions has also boosted the morale and job satisfaction of…
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Feb
08
2025
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Mass Resignation Hit Nigerian Community In UK Amid Corruption Allegations

Mass Resignation Hit Nigerian Community In UK Amid Corruption Allegations

Foreign Affairs, Labour, News Flash
Mass Resignations Hit Nigerian Community In UK Amid Corruption Allegations The President of the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom on Twitter (X), Mr Benjamin Kuti, aka Oluomo of Derby, has decided to step down from his role as the leader of the community. The social media group is made up of over 75,000 Nigerians many of whom are in different parts of the UK and sometimes hold offline meetings and celebrations. Oluomo of Derby quit as the president of the community after a barrage of criticisms from members following the running of the group and handling of finances. Aside…
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Feb
05
2025
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A Comparative Study Of Abia NUP’s Transactional Leadership And Governor Otti’s Purpose-Driven Governance – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

A Comparative Study Of Abia NUP’s Transactional Leadership And Governor Otti’s Purpose-Driven Governance – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Labour
A Comparative Study of Abia NUP's Transactional Leadership and Governor Otti's Purpose-Driven Governance Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration in Abia State has been marked by a commitment to purpose-driven governance, prioritizing the welfare of citizens, including pensioners. In contrast, the Abia chapter of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has exhibited transactional leadership, characterized by a focus on personal gains and political manipulation. This dichotomy in leadership styles has significant implications for the welfare of pensioners and the overall development of Abia State. Governor Otti has demonstrated a strong commitment to the welfare of pensioners, setting aside N10…
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Feb
04
2025
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NLC To Halt Telecoms Tariff Hike Protest After FG Intervention

NLC To Halt Telecoms Tariff Hike Protest After FG Intervention

Labour, FGN, News Flash, Politics
NLC To Halt Telecoms Tariff Hike Protest After FG Intervention The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reached an agreement with the federal government to temporarily suspend its planned nationwide protest against the 50 percent increase in telecommunications tariffs. Following a meeting on Monday with government representatives, NLC leadership, led Joe Ajaero, president of the congress, agreed to delay the protest for two weeks. As part of the agreement, a 10-member committee, consisting of five members from each side, has been established to review the tariff hike report and propose solutions that address the concerns of both telecom operators and consumers.…
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