Gov Otti directs employment of all first class graduates of Abia State University
Alex Otti has directed the employment of all first class graduates from Abia State University. The move is aimed at rewarding academic excellence and encouraging students to perform better. According to the governor, the policy will help retain talented individuals within the state. He also noted that empowering bright graduates will contribute to development and […]
Abia Govt confirms arrest of Nigerian Army personnel after medical offer by Gov Otti
Abia State government has addressed the arrest of Staff Sergeant Amoke Simon, who was promised medical support by Governor Alex Otti last week. The soldier was reportedly arrested over a past fraud allegation, according to military sources. Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, explained that the medical support was offered […]
Senator Orji Kalu urges Abia Govt to honour late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has urged the Abia State Government to honour the late evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, ahead of his burial in Ohafia this week. In a statement signed on Monday, Kalu described Rev. Dr. Ukpai as a spiritual icon whose teachings and humanitarian works […]
‘Nobody good for your eye’ – Tunde Ednut blasts Sowore over remarks on Gov Otti
Popular influencer Tunde Ednut has criticized human rights activist Omoyele Sowore over his recent comments on Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. Sowore had described Otti’s achievements in Aba as “half-transformation” after a recent visit to the state, claiming only partial progress had been made. He said, “I just came back from Aba…some transformed, partly […]
Abia begins surveillance in border towns to prevent Lassa Fever outbreak
The Abia State Government has assured residents that no case of Lassa Fever has been recorded in the state despite outbreaks in other parts of Nigeria. Officials say preventive measures are already in place to protect the public. Speaking after a State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, revealed that […]
Otti approves land for Air Force training base in Abia
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved 100 hectares of land within the Abia Airport Project site for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to establish a new training base. This expands on the initial 50 hectares earlier allocated for the project, responding to the Air Force’s request for additional space. Governor Otti assured the NAF […]
Otti commissions reclaimed gully devastated road, flags off reconstruction of Enyimba Hotel
Governor Alex Otti is set to commission the reclaimed Ovom Street in Aba and flag off the reconstruction of Enyimba International Hotel. The announcement was made by Uche Ukeje, Director General of the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA). Ukeje explained that Ovom Street was once severely damaged by a 42-metre-deep gully before it was reclaimed […]
Govt House: I can operate from anywhere – Gov Otti replies predecessors
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has dismissed threats by three former governors to take him to court over his decision to run state affairs from his private residence in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. Speaking during his monthly media chat on Thursday, Otti said there is nothing in the Nigerian Constitution that stops a […]
Abia: Otti responds to ex-governors’ threat over operations from private residence
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has responded to threats by former governors Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji and Okezie Ikpeazu to take him to court over his decision to carry out official duties from his private residence in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. The governor said he is not disturbed by the threat and […]
NPFL: Why I hired new coach for Enyimba – Governor Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has explained why his administration decided to appoint a new head coach for Enyimba Football Club of Aba. The governor said the move was necessary to inject fresh energy into the club and improve results in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). He spoke on Thursday at the Government House […]