Transportation

May
23
2025
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“From Potholes To Progress: Abia’s Electric Roadmap Sparks A Transportation Revolution Under Gov. Otti” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“From Potholes To Progress: Abia’s Electric Roadmap Sparks A Transportation Revolution Under Gov. Otti” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Transportation
"From Potholes to Progress: Abia’s Electric Roadmap Sparks a Transportation Revolution Under Gov. Otti" In a landmark moment for Abia State, Governor Alex Otti’s administration has turned decades of infrastructural neglect into a beacon of modern governance, with the reconstructed Port Harcourt Road in Aba standing as its crowning achievement. Julius Berger, the construction giant, has begun final road-washing operations ahead of the official commissioning by President Bola Tinubu, symbolizing the rebirth of a critical artery abandoned for over 30 years. Once a crumbling relic of failed promises, the road now buzzes with renewed economic activity, its smooth asphalt easing…
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May
22
2025
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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

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Transportation
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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Apr
17
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti Vows To Transform ABIA Transport Sector, Says Transportation Is Vital To Economic Development

Gov. Otti Vows To Transform ABIA Transport Sector, Says Transportation Is Vital To Economic Development

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash, Transportation
GOV. OTTI VOWS TOTRANSFORM ABIA TRANSPORT SECTOR, SAYS TRANSPORTATION IS VITAL TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has re-emphasized the critical role of transportation in the economic development and growth of Nigeria. Governor Otti was speaking on Tuesday, 16th April, during a meeting with a delegation of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), led by the New Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa. He described transportation as a sector that is very important to economic development and growth. While expressimg concerns that progress had stalled on the Umuahia to Enugu section of the railway corridor as they were originally…
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Mar
30
2025
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Enugu Air Will Boost Connectivity, Economy, Job Opportunities – Airport Manager

Enugu Air Will Boost Connectivity, Economy, Job Opportunities – Airport Manager

Business, Interviews, News Flash, South East, Transportation
Enugu Air will boost connectivity, economy, job opportunities – Airport Manager One of the aircraft of the newly established Enugu Air shortly after landing at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, Enugu State The Regional Manager, South East Airports and Manager of Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), FederalAirportsAuthorityofNigeria (FAAN), Hilary Umunna has said the newly established Enugu Air is expected to significantly boost passengers traffic, increase revenue generation for both the Federal and State and create job opportunities within the aviation ecosystem. The first batch of the airline’s fleet was received at the airport on Friday, March 28, 2025 “The new…
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Mar
14
2025
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Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status

Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status

FGN, News Flash, Transportation
Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said the latest approval concludes the establishment of at least one international airport across the country’s six geopolitical zones. He wrote, “President Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport to the status of an International airport. “This completes the round of international airports across the country with each geo-political zone…
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Jan
31
2025
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South East Transportation Infrastructure: Umahi Reaffirms President Tinubu’s Commitment

South East Transportation Infrastructure: Umahi Reaffirms President Tinubu’s Commitment

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash, South East, Transportation
Umahi reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to South East transportation infrastructure development The Minister of Works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has assured the people of South East of the commitment of the Renewed Hope administration President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the transformation of the transportation infrastructure in the South East like every other Geo-Political Zone of the country. Umahi stated this during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Anambra and Enugu caucus of the 10th National Assembly who came to seek the federal government’s intervention on the completion of the construction of Enugu – Onitsha Expressway handled by RCC Ltd…
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Dec
22
2024
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Xmas Celebrations: Governor Otti Offers Free Transportation For Indigent Abians Across Nigeria

Xmas Celebrations: Governor Otti Offers Free Transportation For Indigent Abians Across Nigeria

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, Transportation
PRESS RELEASE: FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIGENT ABIANS. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, has once again approved and mobilised Free Round-Trip Transportation for nearly 1,000 Indigent Abians identified without any means but interested in returning home to celebrate the 2024 Yuletide Season with their families back home from Selected Popular Routes. The selected pick-up locations/routes, No of Passengers, Inbound and Outbound Dates are as follows: Kaduna - Umuahia | Departure - 22nd December, 2024 | Return - 5th January, 2025. Jos - Umuahia | Departure - 20th December, 2024 | Return - 6th…
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Dec
19
2024
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From Ransom Payments To Runways: Nigeria’s Air Travel Industry And Insecurity: Is There Hope For ABIA State? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

From Ransom Payments To Runways: Nigeria’s Air Travel Industry And Insecurity: Is There Hope For ABIA State? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Security, Transportation
From Ransom Payments to Runways: Nigeria's Air Travel Industry and Insecurity: Is there hope for Abia State? The alarming statistics on ransom payments in kidnapping incidents in Nigeria for 2024 reveal a staggering estimated amount of ₦2.23 trillion paid from January to November. This figure is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of kidnapping on individuals, families, and the economy as a whole. The North West region tops the list with an estimated ₦1.17 trillion, accounting for over 50% of the total ransom payments. A regional breakdown of the statistics shows a clear disparity in the burden of ransom…
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Dec
18
2024
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Evaluating Otti’s Strategic Partnership For ABIA Airport Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Evaluating Otti’s Strategic Partnership For ABIA Airport Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics, Transportation
Evaluating Otti's Strategic Partnership for Abia Airport Development Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The groundbreaking ceremony of the Abia International Airport on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, marked a significant milestone in Abia State's pursuit of economic growth and development. Governor Alex Otti's strategic partnership with the federal government, particularly the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition. This partnership is a testament to the governor's commitment to seizing opportunities that drive progress and development in Abia State. Governor Otti's administration has demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and partnership, leading to the expansion of channels…
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Dec
18
2024
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ON A HIGHER PLANE: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The ABIA Airport Project

ON A HIGHER PLANE: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The ABIA Airport Project

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Transportation
ON A HIGHER PLANE Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Flag off of the Abia Airport Project on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Ubaha Community School, NsuluProtocols, Leadership is about making the most of the regular and special opportunities that come our way to drive new possibilities. We made a commitment that under our watch; Abia will never let any promising opportunity slip by. Whether it is collaborating with multilateral partners, Federal Government and its agencies, sister states, business organisations and individuals who have something of value to offer us,…
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