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Nov

2025

2025 OHAFIA TRADE FAIR – BATTLE OF BRANDS; “Ohafia, The Emerging Niche”

Abia State, Abia North, Business, Economy, Ohafia LGA

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT 2025 OHAFIA TRADE FAIR – BATTLE OF BRANDS.“Ohafia, the Emerging Niche” The Ohafia Local Government Area, under the dynamic leadership of the Mayor, Chief Eleanya OJUU KALU, proudly invites the general public to the 2025 OHAFIA TRADE FAIR tagged “Battle of Brands”, a grand economic event designed to showcase creativity, enterprise, innovation, and the commercial strength of Ohafia and Abia State at large. This historic trade fair will hold from: 📅 Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th December, 2025📍 Ohafia LGA Secretariat, Ebem Ohafia⏰ 6:00am – 6:00pm daily THIS IS A CALL TO ALL NIGERIAN VENDORS & INDUSTRIESWe specially…

Nov

2025

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OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: Prof. Eni Njoku, Prof. Kalu Ezera, Prof. Eme Awa, Prof. U. U. Uche And 13 Others For Posthumous Recognitions/Awards

News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events

OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: Prof. Eni Njoku, Prof. Kalu Ezera, Prof. Eme Awa, Prof. U.U. Uche and 13 Others To Receive Posthumous Recognitions/Awards. After the Screening and consideration of 100 most influential/Impactful Ohafians In Nigeria and diaspora by the Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha led Screening/Planning Committee. The Committee further went ahead to identify Ohafia great heros whose impact contributed immensely in the development of Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria and Africa at large. These were known names in the development of Nigeria and Africa. They were world class giants in Education, Science and technology, Law, Medicine, Political Science, Leadership, Finance, etc.…

Nov

2025

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Ohafia Mayor Among Other Stateholders Broker Peace In The Conflict Between Hon. Uduma Uguru And Rt. Hon. Daniel Eke Urum

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

Ohafia Mayor Intervenes in Dispute Between Hon. Uduma Uguru and Rt. Hon. Daniel Eke Urum The Executive Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, has intervened in the recent altercation involving Hon. Uduma Uguru, popularly known as Makiba, and the Deputy Leader of the Ohafia Legislative Council, Rt. Hon. Daniel Eke Urum. In a move aimed at restoring peace and preserving decorum within the LGA, the Mayor, accompanied by his Deputy, Hon. Eme Iro Eme, and the his Special Adviser on Security Matters, Hon. DK Nkole, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Uduma Uguru at his country…

Nov

2025

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Amaekpu Development Union, Abuja Branch Honours Ikenna Ukwa With Award Of Excellence

News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Personality, Philanthropy

AMAEKPU DEVELOPMENT UNION, ABUJA BRANCH HONOURS IKENNA UKWA WITH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has received another accolade as he was honoured with "EXCELLENCE AWARD", from the Amaekpu Ohafia Development Union, Abuja branch during her 40th Anniversary held on Saturday 8th November 2025 at the Film Hall, Cyprain Ekwensi Arts and Culture, Garki, Abuja. The Amaekpu Development Union, Abuja branch Chairman, Prince Kalu Nkata Emetu and the Chairman, Organizing Committee, Elder Chief Awa Arua while presenting the award plaque to him, said Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa was…

Oct

2025

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Akaekpuchionwa Joined His Kinsmen To Celebrate The Ohafia New Yam Festival(Iri Ji Ohamoha.)

Abia North, Culture, Entertainment, Ohafia LGA

AKAEKPUCHIONWA JOINED HIS KINSMEN TO CELEBRATE THE OHAFIA NEW YAM FESTIVAL (IRI JI OHAMAOHA.) The festival brought together indigenes of Ohafia Udumeze, including representatives from the 26 villages, Chief. Dr. Sam Anya who hails from Elu Ohafia has long been championing and sponsoring the Ohafia New Yam Festival for years now, a a sacred ritual that signals the end of the harvest seasons and the start of preparation for the next planting cycle. “This festival is more than a celebration of food; it’s a reaffirmation of our identity, our history, and our unbreakable bond as a people,” Dr. Anya stated…

Oct

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates Ohafians On The 2025 Iri Ji Ohamoha Ohafia (New Yam Festival)

Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events

IKENNA UKWA FELICITATES OHAFIANS ON THE 2025 IRI JI OHAMOHA OHAFIA (NEW YAM FESTIVAL) The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has sent his heartfelt felicitations to the Ohafia Council of Monarchs and the entire Ohafia community on the joyous occasion of the 2025 IRI JI OHAMOHA OHAFIA (New Yam Festival) celebration scheduled to hold on Saturday 25th October 2025, at Achichi Ohafia, in Elu Ohafia LGA of Abia State. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his congratulatory message describes the event as a momentous occasion where OHAFIANS come together to showcase our…

Oct

2025

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Hon. Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Celebrates Mum’s Birthday

Birthday, Ohafia LGA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BELOVED MOTHER Happy Birthday to a selfless, loving, and incredible mom. Today is all about celebrating YOU - your strength, your beauty, and your unquenchable love. I'm so grateful for the sacrifices you've made for our family and for the unconditional support you've always given. Here's to another year of love, laughter, and happiness. My wife and your grandchildren love you and wish you long life, good health and more successful years ahead. Hon (Dr) & Mrs Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa.15/10/25.

Oct

2025

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Ikwu Umuolugu Ohafia Mourns Our Patriarch, Rev Dr Uma Ukpai

News Flash, Obituary, Ohafia LGA

IKWU UMUOLUGU OHAFIA MOURNS OUR PATRIARCH, REV DR UMA UKPAI The Umuolugu Maternal Kindred of Ohafia mourns, with a deep sense of irreparable loss, yet with grateful heart to God, the passing on to eternal glory of our Patriarch, Rev Dr Uma Ukpai on 6th October, 2025 at a blessed age of 80 years. We take solace on the fact that at his glorious transition, he had fought a good fight, finished his course and kept the faith. For over six decades he traversed the world with the Gospel in fiery evangelism, demonstrating the power of God to save, heal…

Oct

2025

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Onwa Ohafia Social Club Mourn The Demise Of God’s Own General Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary, Ohafia LGA

ONWA OHAFIA SOCIAL CLUB MOURN THE DEMISE OF GOD'S OWN GENERAL REV. DR. UMA UKPAI Onwa Ohafia Social Club, express profound sorrow over the death of our Brother, Father, Mentor, Spiritual Father and guardian, Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai. The entire BOT, Executive and Members mourn the loss of a spiritual icon fondly referred to as “God’s General.” Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai, was a beacon of hope and faith for millions in Ohafia, Abia, Nigeria and beyond. For over six decades, he devoted his life to evangelistic missions, inspirational teachings, and extensive charitable work that touched countless lives in Ohafia and…

Oct

2025

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Hon. Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Condoles With The Families Of Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

News Flash, Obituary, Ohafia LGA

OHAFIA HAVE LOST A GENERAL: REV DR UMA UKPAI @80 It is with a deep sense of shock that I received the demise of a revered spiritual leader and mentor, international Evangelist and father figure, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, the President of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Ministry and the Founder, Uma Ukpai Polytechnic, Ohafia, who died on October 6 2025, aged 80. Papa Uma Ukpai's decades of dedication to spreading the gospel and serving humanity has left an indelible mark on countless lives and we celebrate his extraordinary life, impactful ministry, and enduring legacy. On behalf of my family and the…