Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing the welfare and economic empowerment of women, describing them as indispensable partners in the development of Abia State. The governor made the declaration on Saturday while addressing participants at the grand finale of the 2026 Abia Women...
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The Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Investment Promotion and Public Private Partnership (PPP), High Chief Jerome Nbaonu Green-Amakwe, has congratulated Governor Alex Otti, the state government and the people of Abia on the 35th anniversary of the state’s creation. Green-Amakwe, in a goodwill message issued in...
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has described the 35th anniversary of the state’s creation as the beginning of a new chapter, urging residents to remain optimistic and committed to building a stronger and more prosperous Abia. In a statewide broadcast on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary, the governor...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday commissioned 20 new electric buses to expand the state’s Green Shuttle transport scheme, describing the move as another step towards building a modern, inclusive and environmentally friendly transport system. The governor disclosed this in a post on his official X account after...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the South-East, declaring that sustainable peace remains the bedrock of economic growth and development. The governor made the remarks after Abia State hosted the maiden South East Regional Security Summit 2026 at the International Conference...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says his administration is ready to support plans by Egyptian pharmaceutical company, Utopia, to establish a drug manufacturing plant in the state, describing the proposed investment as a major step towards industrial growth and economic development. The governor disclosed this on Wednesday in a...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has honoured Master Michael Offorkaile, an indigene of the state who emerged as one of the highest scorers in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), after recording an impressive score of 367. The governor disclosed this in a post shared on his official...
A few days ago, the Honourable Commissioner of Information in Abia State, Prince Okey Kanu, at a press briefing, disclosed a number of development projects the Abia State Government has resolved to execute for the good of the people of Abia. Prince Kanu spoke after the weekly meeting of...
Labour Party (LP) has formally elected Senator Nenadi Usman as its new National Chairman during its national convention held in Umuahia, Abia State, on Tuesday. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa. Alongside Usman’s emergence, other key members were elected...
Abia State Government has debunked viral claims that Governor Alex Otti’s motorcade came under attack, clarifying that the incident involved only a small advance team heading to the airport. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Ukoha, set the record straight in a statement released in Umuahia on Tuesday....
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has again signalled that the long-running case of the convicted IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is edging toward a political resolution — one he insists is rooted in diplomacy, dialogue and a carefully negotiated plan already in motion. In a statement released in Umuahia by...
Former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after years of active membership and leadership. In a resignation letter addressed to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Orji announced his withdrawal from the party with immediate effect....
Team Nigeria delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Africa Para Badminton Championships, clinching the overall title with a massive haul of 36 medals — 10 gold, 13 silver, and 13 bronze — as the tournament concluded on Sunday in Umuahia, Abia State. Kenya finished a distant second with...
President Bola Tinubu is set to visit Abia State on October 3 to commission a number of completed infrastructure projects, including the much-anticipated reconstruction of Port Harcourt Road in Aba, Governor Alex Otti announced on Friday. Speaking during the September edition of his monthly media engagement, ” _Gov. Alex...
CEO of HSI Energies, Chikezie Nwosu, has disclosed that the company’s modular refinery under construction in Owaza, Ukwa East LGA, Abia State, will generate 3,000 direct jobs for locals upon completion. The CEO announced this on Wednesday during a visit to Governor Alex Otti at Umuehim Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa...
By BARBARA KALU, Umuahia – Abia State Government has received approval from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for a $125 million loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to fund its Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The announcement was made by Mr. Ukoha Njoku, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alex...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced plans to recruit 4,000 additional teachers to bolster the state’s education sector. This move is aimed at strengthening the state’s teaching workforce, particularly in primary and secondary schools. The governor made this disclosure during the June edition of his media chat, “Gov....
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has said that his administration has committed over N40 billion to clearing arrears of salaries and pensions in the past two years. Governor Otti said this on Thursday during an event organised to mark his administration’s two years anniversary with the theme “Transformative Governance:...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has said that his administration will only borrow money to run the state when it is absolutely necessary. The governor made the vow in Umuahia on Wednesday during a lecture series to mark his two years in office. Otti, while responding to some of...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Monday, assented to 18 Executive Bills to strengthen the operations of the structured reforms introduced by the state to improve the people’s lives. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, said this while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Umuahia on the outcome...