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May

09

2024

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Restoring The Old Glory: Being Gov Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road Construction

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, South East, Works

Restoring the Old Glory. Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Flag off of the Reconstruction of the Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Protocols, Let me, with a great sense of joy, welcome you to the formal flag off of the reconstruction of the 3.5 kilometre Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road. We have come together in continuation of our consistent efforts to restore the old glory of this city after decades of ruin orchestrated by wilful neglect, crass irresponsibility and a pathetic failure to appreciate the full significance of Aba to the economic…

May

02

2024

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FG Begins Payment Of N2.75bn Compensation On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway -Umahi

FGN, News Flash, Works

FG Begins Payment Of N2.75bn Compensation On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway — Umahi Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, presenting cheques to some property owners along the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway in Lagos on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The Federal Government on Wednesday commenced compensation of people who own buildings and structures affected by the construction of the 700-km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, who disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, said the government is commencing the payment worth N2.75 billion spanning channel 0 to 3 today. “I wish to flag off the compensation from channel 0…

Mar

29

2024

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Gov Otti Wants Niger Delta Ministry, NDDC To Mobilize Contractors Back To Sites In Abia

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Works

GOV OTTI WANTS NIGER DELTA MINISTRY, NDDC TO MOBILISE CONTRACTORS BACK TO SITES IN ABIA Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has requested the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to mobilise contractors back to site to complete abandoned projects being executed by the ministry and agency across the state. The Governor spoke Wednesday when he received the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, and his team, who called on him while in Abia to inspect road and other projects by the Ministry and the NDDC. Governor Otti attributed the primary…

Mar

27

2024

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Gov Otti Flags-Off 11.5km Nunya-Eluama Road, Says Govt Bridging Gap B/w Rural, Urban Development

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Works

GOV OTTI FLAGS-OFF 11.5KM NUNYA-ELUAMA ROAD, SAYS GOVT BRIDGING GAP BETWEEN RURAL, URBAN DEVELOPMENT Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Tuesday flagged off the construction of 11.5-Kilometer Nunya-Eluama Road in Isuikwuato Local Government Area, with a firm promise to bridge the divide in development between the rural and urban areas of the state. Governor Otti said the road on completion within the next 12 months would enable farmers access urban markets more efficiently. He explained that while urban centres were essential for siting industries, the rural areas play a crucial role in agriculture and other allied businesses, adding that…

Mar

27

2024

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Dr. Engr Odo Ijere Commends Gov Alex Otti For His Strategic Roads Initiatives

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Works

MAKING THE MOST OF DR. ALEX OTTI'S ROAD REVOLUTION. One of the ancient Chinese precepts taught us that if you want to create wealth, first build road. The road will become the pathway through which wealth will travel and locate you.This philosophy had been well tested in China and has been among the prescient secrets driving unstoppable wealth among the Mongolian dragon race. China just recently launched a $10 Billion dollars worth sea dragon-like bridge spanning 45kms and breaking the records as the longest bridge link across the sea on planet earth. This massive monster edifice was built just to…

Mar

25

2024

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Gov Otti To Flag Off The Construction Of 11.5km Nunya-Eluama Road

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Works

PRESS RELEASE His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti OFR will on Tuesday, 26th March 2024 flag-off the construction of the 11:5 km Nunya- Eluama- road located in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. The venue for the flag-off ceremony is the Nunya- Enugu -Umuahia- Port Harcourt Expressway Junction. The time is 1:00pm. As the road infrastructure revolution of the Governor Alex Otti administration births in Isuikwuato LGA following the official announcement of the flag -off of the road project last week , there has been a display of unrestrained joy and excitement amongst the rural folks of Nunya- Umuebere and…

Mar

21

2024

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‘We Are Not Just Building Roads, We Are Paving Pathways For A Brighter Future For Our Dear State’ – Gov Otti

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

Today marks another watershed as we flag off the reconstruction of the Arochukwu-Ndi Okereke-Ozuabam Road. This project, along with the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Ohafia Road, is a testament to our commitment to removing barriers that hinder our people's potential and economic prosperity. We are not just building roads; we are paving pathways to a brighter future for our dear state. By connecting our agricultural heartlands to urban markets, we are ensuring that our farmers' hard work pays off and that our youth have ample employment opportunities. Quality and longevity are at the forefront of these projects. We have engaged top-notch contractors to ensure…

Feb

17

2024

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Escalating Cement Prices: FG Summons Dangote, BUA Others

News Flash, Business, Manufacturing, Works

FG Summons Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, Larfarge, Others Over Escalating Cement Prices The Federal government has said it cannot fold its arms and see the price of cement spiralled out of control The Minister of Works, David Umahi has summoned cement manufacturers to a meeting on Monday to examine the issues surrounding the latest development. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister on. Media Edward, Uchenna Orji, the Minister was “Worried by the escalating cost of cement despite huge patronage by road and housing contractors to cement manufacturers.” Those invited to the urgent meeting include Dangote…

Dec

12

2023

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Government Special Announcement: Gov. Otti Did Not Order The Arrest Of Anyone Or Group In Connection With The Reconstruction Of Port Harcourt Road, Aba.

Abia State, News Flash, Works

Government Special Announcement Our attention has been drawn to a trending social media report wherein the authors, for whatever purpose, alleged that Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, had some young people and elders arrested after he allegedly invited them for peace talks in Umuahia. The fact of the matter is that Gov. Alex Otti did not at any time order the arrest of anyone or group of people in connection with any remote or immediate event before and after the flag off of the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Port Harcourt Road in Aba. To begin with, majority of Ndi…

Dec

05

2023

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Nigerian Billionaire’s Company Hands Over N336bn Bridge To Federal Government After Completion Tuesday, December 05, 2023

FGN, News Flash, Works

Nigerian Billionaire's Company Hands Over N336bn Bridge to Nigerian Government After Completion Tuesday, December 05, 2023 The federal government has received the Second Niger Bridge valued at N336 billion from Julius Berger. The project is a 1.6-kilometre bridge that runs from Anambra state through to Delta state Filling stations, restaurants, supper markets, and other facilities are expected to follow the project. The Second Niger Bridge, valued at N336 billion, has been officially handed over to the Federal Government. The project was delivered by renowned construction company Julius Berger, which Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga partially owns. Nigeria's minister of Works highlighted…