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04/12/2025

2025 Ohafia Trade Fair to Promote Enterprise, Innovation, and Regional Economic Growth

The 2025 Ohafia Trade Fair will showcase innovation and enterprise from Dec 16–20, promoting economic growth and brand visibility in Ebem Ohafia.

04/12/2025

U.S. Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Alleged Persecutors of Nigerian Christians

U.S. introduces new visa restrictions targeting individuals linked to religious persecution, including alleged perpetrators of violence against Christians in Nigeria.

04/12/2025

Gov. Otti Flags Off Construction of 15MVA Power Substation to Boost Electricity in Umuahia

Gov. Otti Flags Off Construction of 15MVA Power Substation to Boost Electricity in Umuahia

04/12/2025

Governor Alex Otti Announces New Strategic Appointments in Abia State Government

Governor Alex Otti Announces New Strategic Appointments in Abia State Government

04/12/2025

CDCFIB Postpones Portal Opening for Shortlisted Candidates

CDCFIB Postpones Portal Opening for Shortlisted Candidates

01/09/2025

BREAKING NEWS:

NIGERIA WILL BE UNDERDEVELOPED FOR ANOTHER 50 YEARS
.. Nigerians abroad to the world

NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR-ELECT PHIL MURPHY APPOINTS THE FOLLOWING NIGERIANS INTO HIS TRANSITION TEAM: THEY ARE:

1). Chief Sir Polly Ubah, to serve under:
EDUCATION, ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY

2). Chief Charles Ugo Eke, to serve under:
GOVERNMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

3). Chief Dr. Francis Owoh, to serve under:
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY

4). Chief Dr. Iwuozo Obilor, to serve under:
HEALTH

DID YOU NOTICE SOMETHING?
THEY ARE ALL IGBO. AMAZING! None based on quota but on their worth, as well educated and cerebral gentlemen.
While the Nigerian government is recruiting Malaysians as economic advisers to help pull it out of woods, the Americans are utilizing Igbo best and brightest brains to solve their problems.

Tribalism and marginalizing Ndigbo is Nigeria's undoing.

If you want Nigeria to develop, stop allowing idiots to lead or manage your affairs just because they are from your tribe.

28/08/2025

ABSG GRADUATES SECOND BATCH OF ABIA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY TRAINEES, AS GOV. OTTI TASKS PARTICIPANTS ON CONTINUOUS LEARNING.

Abia State Government has graduated the second batch of the Abia Leadership Academy Trainees, an initiative aimed at building a large community of leaders in the State and Nigeria generally.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, said that what his Government set out to do with the programme is to redirect the people to become better citizens and charged the participants to keep learning.

"My charge to you will be to keep learning, share, and influence the behaviour of others based on leadership.

"Leadership is the ability to influence and drive outcomes. So, what we actually set out to do here which we will continue to do, is to redirect our people.

"Redirect our young ones, redirect their vision, redirect their thinking. Gone are the days when our young ones are left to turn out to become thugs, who will be thinking of drugs and other nefarious activities including cultism and things along those lines..

"We are also making a clear distinction in the area of institution building because just behind leadership is the architecture of social strength," Gov. Otti stated.

The Governor stressed the need to get leadership from the foundation, saying that the programme is very dear to him and is closely tied to his social reorientation programme.

"Additionally, this is about raising a new generation of leaders, those who have transformed their minds to think broadly and deeply whenever and wherever they are confronted with any challenge at all.

"Our target is to build a large community of leaders who are acquainted with each other as young people and can seamlessly create new front lines of partnership," Gov. Otti disclosed.

He said that each person who successfully concludes the programme would be required to mentor at least one person every month over the next 12 months. He informed the participants that a digital platform has been created to accommodate all of them for further conversations.

In their speeches, the Chairman of Abia Leadership Academy and Secretary to the State Government, Professor Kenneth Kalu said that the vision of the programme is to build leaders who can create impact.

While thanking everyone who has contributed to the success of the leadership training, he noted that by investing in these young ones, the Governor is creating leaders with impact.

Also, a member of the committee and Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Pastor Mrs. Eno Jerry-Eze said that Abia Leadership Academy is becoming a movement, adding that the State is intentional about her youths.

She said that Governor Otti is building the New Mind Economy through the young people and urged the participants to hold fast to all they were exposed to.

Earlier while reading the content of the training, the lead consultant and director of programme, Mr. Johnson Abali informed the gathering that the participants were divided into groups to enable them to participate immensely in the programme.

He thanked the Governor for investing in the future of Abia youths as they have been empowered.

In their transformational testimonies, some of the participants, including Emmanuel Uma, Chibuzor Innocent, Prince Ceazer among others described the training as the best way to prepare Abia for the future, adding that, with what they have been exposed to, Abia is turning into something that would blow people's minds.

They thanked Governor Alex Otti for giving them such an opportunity to be trained and prayed God to bless him.

The event was witnessed by some parents of the participants and many senior Government appointees.

Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
27 - 08 - 2025.

27/08/2025

CLARIFICATION ON THE ACCIDENT INVOLVING THE DRIVER AND SECURITY DETAILS OF THE DEPUTY SPEAKER OF THE ABIA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly regrettably wish to clarify the misleading trending video circulating on the social media space in respect to the unfortunate accident that occurred at Obehie in Ukwa West LGA, on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, along the Port Harcourt–Aba Road Expressway.

The tragic incident involving the driver and two security details driving in the official pick-up truck of the Deputy Speaker and a Toyota Spider with two occupants was an unfortunate tragedy. Regrettably, both occupants of the Toyota Spider (The driver and passenger) lost their lives in the collusion.

It is important to state clearly that the Deputy Speaker was not in the back-up vehicle at the time of the accident. The back-up truck was alone returning from an errand to Port - Harcourt when the unfortunate accident occurred.

Due to the bad condition of the other lane, the Toyota Spider was driving against traffic (one-way). According to eyewitness accounts and submission of the surviving truck driver, the Toyota Spider either suffered a burst tire or brake failure, which caused the spider to lose control and veer into the path of the Deputy Speaker's pick-up truck. This resulted in a very bad collusion between the two vehicles and, unfortunately, led to the death of the two occupants of the Toyota Spider.

The driver of the truck and the two policemen sustained serious injuries, placing their lives under very critical conditions, to the extent that the driver of the truck is currently on life support being considered for a spine surgery, following the recommendation of a Neuro Surgeon at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.

The Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly considers this a tragic incident and sent emissaries to the bereaved family the following day after the accident (Monday, August 4th, 2025) while working round the clock with medical professionals to save the lives of his surviving driver and security details.

The interface and discussion between the emissaries from the Deputy Speaker and the bereaved family is still ongoing to agree on how best the bereaved family can be supported during this very difficult time without consideration of the circumstances leading to the accident in the first place.

The Deputy Speaker is surprised and pained that such unconfirmed News is being peddled and circulated on the social media spaces against his person without hearing from him and does not believe that the bereaved family can be behind such misrepreaentation of facts, considering the circumstances and the communications thus far.

The Deputy Speaker is appealing to the general public, especially the media, to exercise caution to avoid spreading unverified reports, especially in such sensitive matter, involving loss of lives. Out of respect for the deceased and their families, The Deputy Speaker's Office has deliberately refrained from going into certain details.

The Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Austin Okezie Meregini is a man of empathy and responsibility who has consistently supported individuals and families in distress across the State and beyond, even when he is not in any way connected to the parties involved.

The Deputy Speaker once again extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and pray for the repose of their souls in God's bossom.

Signed:

Grant Okeigbo (Media Unit)
Office of the Deputy, Speaker.
Abia State House of Assembly
26th August, 2025.

26/08/2025

BREAKING: Hon. Ejike Williams Impeached as Leader of Ikwuano LG Council [DETAILS]

Oboro Ward 1 councillors impeach Hon. Ejike Williams as Leader of the House over incompetence, misconduct, and failure in legislative duties.

11/06/2025

GOV. OTTI COMMISSIONS 14 ROADS IN ONE DAY, SAYS ITS A CELEBRATION OF NEW EPOCH.

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has commissioned 14 New Road projects rehabilitated by his administration across Aba and its environs.

Commissioning of the roads is part of the first phase of the 55 projects the Governor had announced to be either commissioned or flagged off in the coming weeks in the State.

Speaking at St. Joseph’s College (CKC), Asa Triangle, Aba, after he had stopped over and commissioned the projects at different points and junctions, Governor Otti described the projects as a celebration of new epoch in Abia State.

Governor Otti said that the commissioning of the chains of interconnected roads speak to his urban renewal agenda and commitment to the holistic restoration of the Aba urban corridor.

"We have gathered together in celebration, not of roads, but of new epoch. While we rejoice at what we have been able to accomplish in the last two years in the area of road infrastructure and the opportunities that have been created,

"the real accomplishments should be seen in terms of the hopes that have been restored, dreams we have revived, and the collective stories we have created for our children and children's children.

"The Umode, Bakassi, Enyimba Junction to Ariaria Gate, Isu ihiteukwa street, and other stretches of roads within Aba have been fixed to generally improve the business environment, elevate our urban experience, and add to the appeal of the communities around here.

"Because roads do not just create paths to new opportunities, they also restore ancient landmarks.

The Governor, who noted that his grand vision is to make Abia a model State, promised to fix the water challenge of the St. Joseph's College, Aba and called on residents of the newly fixed roads to protect them, stressing that, he expects them to take more than a passing interest in seeing that the roads are not destroyed through commercial activities or neglected as well as ensure that the environment is kept clean.

He appreciated the business owners, landlords, and the residents for their patience and the massive support they gave the engineering team while they worked on the different stretches of roads and thanked the Ministry of Works and GADA management for their efforts in achieving the feat.

Also speaking, the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa and Mayor of Aba South, Hon. Obilor Anyanwu appreciated the Governor for creating the enabling environment for businesses to flourish and said that he needs not to campaign in Aba for reelection. They added that Aba people have overwhelmingly resolved that Governor Otti would lead Abia State beyond 2027.

In his speech, the Director General, Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA), Architect Uche Ukeje said that Governor Otti led administration has always prioritised road infrastructure, hence, he has remained committed to fulfilling his electioneering campaign promises.

Architect Ukeje noted that the Eziukwu ends of the roads fixed in Aba town was nothing to write home about before it was fixed, saying that, the 14 roads would help in improving movement of goods and services sold across Aba markets. He added that the fixing of the roads has equally increased values of properties located in the areas.

Earlier, the Bishop of Aba Catholic Diocese, Professor Augustine Echema, represented by the Education Secretary of the Diocese, Reverend Fr. Dr.
Vincent Ogugua and a representative of Aba business community, Eze Ernest Onwuka appreciated the unwavering commitment and infrastructural development strides of Governor Otti and assured him of their continuous support.

The event featured various presentations made by the students of St. Joseph's College, and pupils of Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Schools, Aba

The roads commissioned include; Umuode road, Bakassi road, Isu ihiteukwa street, Asa Road, Enyimba junction - Ariraria gate, Rehabilitated Market Road from Asa to Eziukwu Road, Aba, Tenant Road from Asa Road to Eziukwu Road, Cameroun Road from Asa road to Eziukwu Road, Ehi Road from Queens Road to Eziukwu Road, Clifford Road Aba from Asa Road to Eziukwu Road, School Road from Asa to the Railway Crossing, Afikpo Road from Eziukwu Road to School Road, Afikpo Road to school Road and Asa Triangle Bypass.

As usual, the organic Enyimba City Crowd that came out to appreciate Governor Otti's good works were overwhelmingly excited and the Governor was joined by the Deputy Governor, senior Government appointees, Members of Abia State House of Assembly, Mayors and some members of Aba business community.

Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
10-06-2025.

28/05/2025

SECOND YEAR ANNIVERSARY: GOV. OTTI HOLDS JOINT EXCO SESSION, SIGNS 18 BILLS INTO LAW.

As part of the activities marking his 2nd year anniversary, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti held an enlarged State Executive Council meeting, expanded to jointly sit with the leadership of the State House of Assembly and signed 18 Executive Bills into Law.

These 18 bills bring to total, 30 Executive Bills signed by Governor Alex Otti from 2023 to date.

Speaking while assenting to the bills, Governor Otti said that the new Laws encapsulate thoughtful legislative provisions for achieving his Government's vision in critical areas such as performance-based administration, accountability, and delivery of good governance.

He said that the legislations align with the survey of the community and neighborhood development proposals, captured in his manifesto and the recommendations of the transition committee report of 2023.

The Governor saluted the State House of Assembly for its focused leadership and commitment to the new Abia and for providing strong legislative support to the programme and policy outlays of the Executive branch of Government. He further spoke on the effects of the bills so far signed into Law under his administration.

"Without legislative support, much of whatever is achieved in the short period of time could have cost a lot of money. And, I have no doubt that the volume of legislations we have put in place will guarantee the sustenance of the gains that have been made over the last two years.

"Whether you are looking at managing infrastructure expansion protocols, greater development roadmap, or smaller agencies of government, many of us in this room would agree that, a lot is changing in terms of development approach in our urban and semi-urban centres.

My conviction is that the Excellent leadership of the new Government will not just endure, it will bear even greater fruits in the years ahead.

"What we have gathered to do this afternoon represents another layer of our holistic Government philosophy. This session offers us a unique opportunity to tie us as partners with the shared vision of building a new Abia.

Presenting the bills, the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa described the bills as abstract but very impactful on the people, adding that some of them are amendments.

"These 18 bills, some of which are amendments to the old laws. The results and effects of the bills will be visible in the lives of the people.

He noted that the administration has brought joy in the State and assured of the continuos support of the Executive by the Legislature.

In their goodwill messages, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Austin Okezie Meregini, the Majority Leader, Uchenna Kalu Okoro and the Member representing Ukwa West State Constituency, Hon. Godwin Adiele said that Governor Otti has maintained pragmatic, focused and visionary leadership in the State.

They assured of the cooperation and collaboration of Abia State House of Assembly towards the sustainance of good governance in the State.

Reviewing the bills and laws , the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna disclosed that a total of 30 Executive bills have been passed under Governor Otti.

He noted that the Government of Dr. Otti run on transparency and policy driven bills and laws which he said are in line with the manifesto of the Governor.

The Commissioner listed some of the 18 bills signed into law to include; Abia State Senior Citizens Law 2025, Abia State Road Maintenance Agency (repeal) law 2025, Abia State Estate Development Agency (Repeal) Law 2025, Abia State Orientation Agency (Amendment) Law 2025 among others.

The Bill assenting ceremony by the Executive Governor of the State was witnessed by members of the expanded Executives Council of Abia State Government and members of the House of Assembly including the Speaker and Deputy speaker of Abia House of Assembly.

Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Government House, Umuahia
26 - 05 - 2025.

21/05/2025

GOV. OTTI REAFFIRMS READINESS TO PARTNER WITH INVESTORS TO BUILD ABIA STADIUM CITY TO BOOST STATE ECONOMY.

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has expressed the readiness of his administration to partner with serious private investors to build the proposed Abia Stadium City to create a better future and boost the economy of Abia State.

Governor Otti was speaking when he received in audience, a team of development partners led by the Managing Director, Irish Development Group (IDG) Mr. Nigel Neely, who came to present a master plan of the proposed Abia Stadium City in his office.

The Governor said that his administration has been on the stadium project and is looking for those who not only have the capacity to deliver but willing to invest in Abia. He said that, he believes that with private sector involvement, such a gigantic project could be achieved while its sustainability would be guaranteed, even beyond his tenure in office.

"We've been on this stadium project, and we've pushed very hard because we know what we want to achieve. Listening to you, you clearly know what to do.

"So, just looking at these highlights (the presentation), I know that the devil is in the details. It looks like something that can work. We have it out already, and I'm happy you have even gone ahead to inspect the site.

"So now, if it's largely private sector-held, then even when I'm not here tomorrow, they will run well. because it also has to be sustainable.

The Governor, who stressed that sustainability is key, said that the government could have 10% or 20% maximum investment and allow the rest to be owned by private investors.

He said that what is needed is for both the government and the development partner's team to sit and work out the details of the project.

"I think we're now going to sit down and drill down the real issues around the details. Like , they said, the devil may be in the details.

"Where do we find the money? How much is it going to cost? In what tranches are they going to come? And, who is going to own it? As a government, we want to maintain minimum share holding, Gov. Otti stated.

Governor Otti appreciated the preliminary studies and spoke of the merits of the site.

"As you were making your presentation, I said, yes, that is exactly my impression about the place. We had a lot of options but we chose that place. One, it's not inside, its not too far. And then, the airport that we have just started, is also not too far.

"And those are some of the attractions. You want to get to a stadium, or a stadium village, because, there's a stadium. So you have good accommodation, you can do your shopping, you can go on holiday.

"Originally, we had a games village exactly where the airport is sitting now. And we took a decision that the airport and the games village should not be at the same place.

"And even for the people, it would make more sense to just get to the stadium and everything you want to do is around there. So, that's what I've deducted from this presentation, which I think works, Gov. Otti noted.

The Governor further assured that power would not be a problem for the project as his administration is concluding plans to buy the Umuahia ringed-fence of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, which would provide enough power to Umuahia and the entire Abia North zone.

Speaking while making a presentation of the master plan for the proposed Abia Stadium City, the development partner and Managing Director, Irish Development Group (IDG), Mr. Nigel Neely said that the proposed Abia Stadium City, to be located on a 96-hectare expanse of land in Umuahia, represents a bold and forward-looking initiative designed to reposition Abia State as a premier destination for sports, tourism, business, and recreation.

He said that the project is anchored on the creation of a world-class, multi - functional sports and entertainment complex that would serve the region and attract global attention.

According to him, the structure for the proposed Abia Stadium City includes, Stadium and Sports zone, Games Village and High-Performance Training Centre, Residential District (Smart Housing); Offering modern, tech-integrated living spaces for residents and visitors, Hospitality and Tourism zone with hotels, resorts among others.

Mr. Neely expressed delight to be part of what he described as the transformative vision of Governor Alex Otti.

The Commissioners for Youth and Sports, Sir. Nwaobilor Nwadinma Ananaba and Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Uwaoma Ukandu were among government officials at the presentation.

Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Government House, Umuahia.
20 - 05 - 2025.