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Otti’s critics enemies of Abia -Aide

Robert Imoh — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:21:17 +0000

The Senior Special Assistant to the Abia Governor on Public Affairs, Dr Ebere Uzoukwa, has hit back at the critics of the governor, describing them as “enemies” of Abia people. Uzoukwa was reacting to the attacks on the governor’s policies and actions by the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. His reaction […]

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Abia Govt. plans to roll out CNG-powered buses

Robert Imoh — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:19:25 +0000

The Abia Government has announced its plan to secure Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to improve the transport system in the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday during a press conference on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Umuahia. […]

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Otti visits families of slain policemen in Aba

Robert Imoh — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:39:15 +0000

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has commiserated with the families of the two policemen killed in Aba by yet-to-be identified gunmen. On Friday, four policemen were attacked by hoodlums at Opobo Road in Aba, leading to the death of the two operatives, while two others were wounded. Speaking with newsmen on Saturday, shortly after visiting […]

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Supreme Court judgment: Otti hails Tinubu’s non-interference in judicial process

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:01:24 +0000

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Friday, commended President Bola Tinubu for his non-interference with the judgment delivered in different election matters by the Supreme Court. Otti made the commendation on Friday, while reacting to the apex court’s verdict that affirmed his election as governor in the March 18, 2023 General Elections. He spoke in […]

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Ministry of Power to collaborate with states to boost power supply

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:54:32 +0000

The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, on Friday in Abuja said the ministry will collaborate with state governments to address the challenges in the power sector and boost supply. Adelabu made the disclosure when the Governor of Abia state, Mr Alex Otti, paid him a visit. According to the minister, meaningful transformation in the […]

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Abia, Bulgarian Govts to partner in trade, agric advancement

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:00:46 +0000

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has expressed the readiness of the Abia Government to partner with the Bulgarian Government toward enhancing trade and agriculture in the state. Otti made this known on Monday when he met with the Ambassador of Bulgaria to Nigeria, Amb. Yanko Yordanov, in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. He […]

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Police declare 4 kids missing in Abia

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:09:15 +0000

The Police Command in Abia has declared four school children of the same parents missing. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Umuahia. She said the children were identified as Chinweotiti Chimaobi (7) female, Nmesomachi Chimaobi (7) female, Testimony Chimaobi (4) male, and Godswill Chimaobi (2) male. […]

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NYSC DG charges corps members in Abia on discipline

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:16:24 +0000

Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, the Director-General National Youth Services Corps (NYSC), has urged corps members to remain disciplined, hardworking and abide by the rules and regulations in their camp. He gave the advice at the swearing-in ceremony of the orientation course for the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members deployed to Abia at Umunna, Bende Local […]

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Abia Govt. begins community development projects in rural areas

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:46:21 +0000

Abia Government has announced a plan to start community development programs to ensure even spread of socio-economic growth in rural areas. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr Okey Kanu, said this on Monday after the State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. He said that the programs, known as “Community Choose Your Project”, would be […]

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Adventist leader drums support for Abia Govt’s community development initiatives

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:02:59 +0000

The President of the World Church of the Seventh-day Adventists, Mr Ted Wilson, has urged Abia people to fully support the State Government’s community development initiatives. Wilson made the call when he led the world leadership of the church on a visit to the Abia Governor, Dr Alex Otti, in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local […]

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We’re cutting down cost of governance – Otti

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:10:44 +0000

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has said that his administration initiated measures to cut down the cost of governance to the barest minimum and save money. Otti said this at his monthly media interactive session held at the Government House, Umuahia on Sunday night. He said that money saved from frivolous spending by past administrations […]

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We’re cutting down cost of governance – Otti

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:07:23 +0000

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APC Youth League urges Ganduje to wade into Abia APC crisis

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:15:28 +0000

The Progressive League of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has expressed concern over what it termed as anti-party activities in the party in Abia. Amb. Usman Shuaibu, National Coordinator of the league, said at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja that the situation was becoming embarrassing to the party. He said it was important […]

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We’ll sue anyone deploying falsehood to destabilise Abia – Group

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:48:42 +0000

A socio-political group, called the United Abia Artistes and Patriots, says it will take legal action against any individual or organisation that peddles falsehood against Abia Government to destabilize the state. The Convener of the group, Dr Osita Offor, said this at a news briefing on Wednesday in Umuahia. Offor said that the group was […]

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Otti reaffirms commitment to enhance healthcare delivery in Abia

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:05:33 +0000

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has reaffirmed his commitment to enhance the people’s health through conscious and deliberate improvement of access to quality and affordable healthcare in the state. Otti made the remark on Wednesday in Umuahia, when he formally reopened the renovated and rehabilitated Abia State General Hospital, Amachara, near Umuahia. He expressed the […]

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