Abia State Archives - Page 128 of 375

Dec

22

2025

How Governor Otti is Institutionalizing Technology in Abia Civil Service

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Opinion, Politics

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration is steadily redefining public service delivery in Abia State by deliberately institutionalizing technology within the civil service. This strategy goes beyond the adoption of digital tools; it reflects a comprehensive governance philosophy that places human capital development, meritocracy, and technological innovation at the core of state administration. The recent automatic employment of 50 outstanding graduates of TechRise Cohort 2 into relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Abia State Civil Service is a practical demonstration of this vision in action. At the heart of this reform is the TechRise programme, a…

Dec

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: I Never Withdrew From Abia North Senatorial Race — Onuoha Bourdex Denies Viral Claim

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia North, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu

Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR’OON (Ugo’Ena Nde Abiriba), has dismissed as false and misleading a viral statement claiming that he has withdrawn from the 2027 Abia North Senatorial race, describing the report as a calculated attempt to misinform the public and create political confusion. In an official response, Chief Onuoha said his attention was drawn to a fabricated post currently being circulated and wrongly attributed to him. He stressed that he never made any statement suggesting that he would not contest the Abia North Senatorial seat in 2027. “I did not make any such statement,” he said, adding…

Dec

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Grants Automatic Employment To 50 TECHRISE Graduands.

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, Social Issues

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has granted automatic employment to the 50 most outstanding graduates of TechRise Cohort 2 trainees, into the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the State Civil Service. Governor Otti made this public on Saturday, December 20th at JAAC Building Secretariat where the graduation ceremony of the 849 young people, who recently completed their 3 months intensive training on 21st Century Cutting-Edge Digital Skills. He said that the automatic employment is subject to the beneficiaries' possession of important documents required to function in the civil service. "I am glad that the Head of Service is…

Dec

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

I Will Retire From Politics After Governorship, Gov. Otti Reiterates, Explains Why He Visited Nnamdi Kanu.

Abia State, Column, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has reiterated that he will retire from active politics after governorship. He also stated that he has no presidential, vice presidential or senatorial ambition after his governorship position. Governor Otti explained these on Friday, December 19, at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Government House, Umuahia while reacting to a viral video, in which someone was berating him over his recent visit to Sokoto to see Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and alleging that he is nursing presidential or vice presidential ambition after the end of his tenure. The Governor acknowledged that criticism is part of democracy,…

Dec

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

UAAP President, Members Celebrate Attorney General Ikechukwu Unwana on His Birthday

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Birthday, Ikechukwu Uwanna, Osita Offor, Ultimate Commander

The President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), alongside the entire leadership and members of the forum, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abia State, Barrister Ikechukwu Unwana, SAN. In a goodwill message released on behalf of the association, Ambassador Dr. Offor described Barr. Unwana as a distinguished legal luminary and a committed public servant whose contributions to justice, governance, and the rule of law continue to strengthen democratic institutions in Abia State and beyond. The UAAP…