Abia State Archives - Page 160 of 375

Oct

08

2025

INEC Leadership: Bishop Prof Nwankpa Urges Appointment of Person of Integrity as Chairman’s Tenure Ends

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsEmeka Nwankpa, INEC, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

As the tenure of the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws to a close, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, the convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has called for the appointment of a person of unquestionable integrity to head the nation’s electoral body. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Bishop Nwankpa emphasized that the selection of a new INEC Chairman must be based on competence, credibility, and impartiality, qualities he believes are essential to strengthening democracy and restoring public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system. 'The appointment of a new INEC Chairman is not just…

Oct

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Demolition of Lagos Trade Fair Complex: Bishop Prof. Nwankpa Commiserates with Traders, Urges Government to Provide Compensation

Abia State, Business, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesEmeka Nwankpa, Lagos State, Metro, Opinion

Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has expressed deep sympathy with the traders affected by the recent demolition of sections of the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. Describing the development as a 'devastating blow' to the thousands of traders whose livelihoods are tied to the complex, Bishop Nwankpa lamented the human and economic cost of the exercise, which has left many families in distress. 'The demolition of the Trade Fair Complex has not only displaced traders, but has also disrupted the lives of countless dependents who rely on these businesses for sustenance,' he said.…

Oct

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

State Government Releases Abia’s Statutory Earnings From Federal Allocation.

Abia State, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Politics

Records from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation - https://oagf.gov.ng/publications/faac-report/ JANUARY 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 11.2 BillionJAAC - 6.8 BillionTOTAL = 18 Billion FEBRUARY 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 13.7 BillionJAAC - 8.3 BillionTOTAL = 22 Billion MARCH 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 13.4 BillionJAAC - 7.7 BillionTOTAL = 21.1 Billion APRIL 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 13.0 BillionJAAC - 7.3 BillionTOTAL = 20.3 Billion MAY 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 13.9 BillionJAAC - 7.6 BillionTOTAL = 21.5 Billion JUNE 2025 (Naira)FAAC - 13.8 BillionJAAC - 7.9 BillionTOTAL = 21.7 Billion As a further breakdown to educate a former Commissioner for Finance who doesn't know how Federal…

Oct

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

To The No Six Without No Six: Ben Kalu And His Claim Of N38 Billion Father Christmas Gift

Abia State, Economy, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

The highest statutory allocation your State has gotten from FAAC and JAAC is N17 billion and N9 billion respectively, totalling N26 billion as the statutory allocation shared by a committee called the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) and not a gift from a benevolent Father Christmas. The N26 billion figure is the highest in the last 28 months. It has been hovering between N18 and N21 billion, and the records are with the Accountant-General of the Federation's Office with their portal open to public access. If the No. 6 wants to take over the State which is within his democratic…

Oct

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

When Aides Become An Embarrassment To Governance: The Case Of Abia’s Financial Illiteracy

Abia State, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Politics

By Obinna Oriaku The Deputy Speaker was absolutely right when he stated that Abia State receives about ₦38 billion monthly, according to the state’s own Quarter 2, 2025 Budget Performance Report. The report, published by the Abia State Government, provides undeniable evidence that exposes the ignorance of certain government aides who struggle to grasp even the most basic principles of public finance. The confusion stems from a fundamental lack of understanding between FAAC receipts and total revenue. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursement represents only funds shared from the federation account. However, total revenue goes beyond FAAC, it includes…