Alex Otti
11 Dec
The Abia State government has denied reports alleging that Governor Alex Otti ordered the arrest of young men and elders who attended a peace talk regarding the ongoing Port Harcourt Road rehabilitation project in Aba. The governor's spokesperson, Dodoh Okafor, in a statement issued on Monday, described the reports as "false and misleading." "Gov. Alex…
6 Dec
Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has restated government’s resolve to mitigate barriers inhibiting Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the state.
4 Dec
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commended Prof. Gabriel Okenwa for establishing Lux Mundi University, the first university in Umuahia, the state capital, which began academic activities this session. The institution is located at the new Ndagbo City, IsiamaAfaraukwu/Ossah, Ibeku, in Umuahia North Council. Lux Mundi, an Italian word, which means ‘Light of the World,’…
29 Nov
Abia State Government has introduced a whistle-blowing policy, which empowers members of the public to raise the alarm over suspected fraudulent acts.
22 Nov
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, the main opposition party to ruling Labour Party (LP), has accused the state government of financial recklessness.
21 Nov
Human rights activist and former presidential campaign director of the Laboured Party in the 2023 election, Aisha Yesufu, has expressed strong disapproval of Abia State Governor Alex Otti's excessive spending habits, as revealed in the state's budget performance report. The report indicates that the government spent N927 million within three months on refreshments, meals, honorarium,…
7 Nov
Eminent Nigerians are set to be honoured at the forthcoming 5th edition of the 2023 Leadership Excellence (LEEX) Awards.
6 Nov
Northern Community Traders (NCT) at the Abia State Cattle Market at Umuchieze in Umunneochi Local Council have insisted on residing inside the market.
31 Oct
Abia State government has uncovered 50 decomposing, 20 headless bodies around Lokpanta Regional Cattle Market in Umunneochi Local Council of the state.
31 Oct
Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) to set up independent technical verification panel that will thoroughly investigate his allegation that his predecessor, Okezie Ikpeazu...
31 Oct
Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, and Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr. Oliver Ali Aba, have asked Nigerian leaders to help the indigents, and render lasting services in their lifetime.
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