Abia State Archives - Page 13 of 402

Oct

23

2026

OTTIMANIA Names Monday Ubani, Okey Kanu, Uche Wogu, Five Others To Key Positions

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By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu UMUAHIA, October 23, 2026 — The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement has announced eight strategic appointments to strengthen its leadership, grassroots mobilisation and coordination across Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appointments, announced by the Movement’s Director of Media and Publicity/Spokesperson, Bright Ejike, cover its advisory councils, state leadership, media team and zonal structures. Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Board Council and Chairman of the Media and Publicity Advisory Council, while Prince Okey Kanu becomes Deputy Chairman of the Media and Publicity Advisory Council. Chief Uche Wogu was…

Oct

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidi Igwe Ukah’s 2027 Agenda Targets Education, Youth Empowerment, Infrastructure In Ohafia South

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Hon. Chidi Igwe Ukah, NDC candidate for Ohafia South State Constituency in the 2027 Abia State House of Assembly election, is placing education, youth empowerment, infrastructure and healthcare at the centre of his campaign. His education agenda focuses on strengthening learning opportunities for young people, while his youth development plans emphasise skills acquisition and economic empowerment. Ukah has also identified roads, electricity and healthcare as priorities, alongside efforts to mobilise the expertise and resources of Ohafia indigenes in the diaspora to support community development. He is advocating representation that maintains close contact with constituents, raises local concerns through legislative channels…

Oct

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon Ojigwe Joins NDC National Assembly Candidates At Strategic Meeting Hosted By Senator Nkechi Nwaogu In Abuja

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Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, PhD, CON, the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Senatorial Candidate for Abia Central Senatorial District, yesterday hosted NDC candidates contesting for seats in the National Assembly from Abia State at a strategic meeting. The meeting brought together candidates representing the three senatorial districts of Abia State to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen communication and coordination among them ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among those in attendance were: Hon. Uko Nkole — NDC Senatorial Candidate for Abia North Senatorial District. Dr. Kasarachi Michael Enyinna — NDC Senatorial Candidate for Abia South Senatorial District. Hon. Chimaeze Dike…

Oct

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Osita Offor Mourns Gregory Iyke Ibe, Says Abia Has Lost A Builder Of Human Potential

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Ambassador Dr Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has mourned Professor Gregory Ikechukwu (Iyke) Ibe, OFR, Enyi Abia, whose investments in education, technical skills and philanthropy touched lives across Abia State and beyond. In his condolence message to the Ibe family, Offor described the late university founder as an entrepreneur who put his resources into developing human potential, particularly through access to education and opportunities for young Nigerians. Through Gregory University, Uturu, Ibe established a centre for higher education that has trained students in different professional fields. His work also extended to technical…

Oct

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governor Otti Flags Off Mass Malaria Prevention Campaign As Abia Targets Every Household With Over 3 Million Nets

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…Door-to-door distribution to cover 17 LGAs as government intensifies malaria prevention efforts The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to preventive healthcare and the protection of residents against malaria, as the state launched the 2026 Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) Campaign aimed at reducing malaria infections and deaths. Represented by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, at the official flag-off ceremony held on Friday in Umuahia, Governor Otti emphasized the importance of sustained malaria prevention, community participation, and the effective distribution and consistent use of insecticide-treated nets across the state’s 17 Local Government…