Abia State Archives - Page 43 of 372

Jun

28

2026

Honouring Late Ogoma Lilian Kelechukwu: Amb. Offor Receives Support Of Hon. Amobi Ogah, Mayor Afurobi, In True Display Of Compassionate Leadership

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Metro, Osita Offor, RIP, Ultimate Commander

The burial of the late Ogoma Lilian Kelechukwu, beloved sister of Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De-Ultimate Commander", was not only a solemn occasion of mourning but also a remarkable demonstration of love, unity, compassion, and exemplary leadership. The ceremony, held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Umuobuluhu, Ubahu, Nneato, attracted family members, friends, well-wishers, and distinguished personalities who gathered to pay their final respects to the deceased and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family. Among the dignitaries in attendance were Rt. Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, and Mayor Sunday Afurobi, Executive Chairman of Umunneochi Local…

Jun

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

OMPAN Congratulates Mayor Lucky Igbokwe on His Birthday

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Birthday, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe

The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), Abia State Chapter, has congratulated its Patron and Coordinator of the Abia City Boy Movement, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu), on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement endorsed by the association’s Chairman, Promise Uzoma Okoro, anipr, OMPAN described Mayor Igbokwe as a visionary leader, philanthropist, and committed supporter of media development whose generosity and dedication to humanity have positively impacted countless lives. The association commended his support for journalists and media practitioners in Abia State, noting that his contributions to youth empowerment, community development, and humanitarian causes have earned him…

Jun

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Partners Made-In-Nigeria Campaign To Boost Local Industries, SMEs, Global Market Access

Abia State, Business, Economy, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Business, Economic, Economy, Ikechukwu Emetu

The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local industries, empowering entrepreneurs and expanding market opportunities for indigenous products through strategic partnerships aimed at driving sustainable economic growth. According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Sir Cyril Chukwudi Eke Mba, the commitment was reiterated on Thursday when the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, received a high-powered delegation from the National Brand Development and Made-in-Nigeria Project at the Government House, Umuahia. The delegation was led by the Executive Director of the project, Hon. Nwabueze George, alongside the Chairman of its Technical Committee,…

Jun

26

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov Otti Reaffirms Commitment To Creative Economy As Abia Showcases Arts, Culture And Identity

Abia State, Column, Entertainment, News, Social Issues

UMUAHIA — Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to harnessing the arts, culture and the creative economy as strategic tools for youth empowerment, tourism development and sustainable economic growth. The Governor made the declaration while officially opening the Canvas & Culture Art Festival 2026, themed "Defining Us: The New Abia," held in Umuahia to mark World Art Day. Represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, the Governor described art as one of humanity's most powerful expressions of identity, stressing that it preserves cultural heritage, inspires innovation, promotes unity and provides communities…

Jun

25

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Deputy Governor Receives Netherlands-Based Abian Who Drove 10,000km Across 13 Countries, Donates Expedition Vehicle To State

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, emetu, Ikechukwu Emetu, Politics

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, has commended a Netherlands-based Abian, Mr. Azubuike Onwuka, for undertaking a historic overland journey from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, describing the feat as a remarkable demonstration of courage, resilience and patriotism. Emetu gave the commendation while receiving Onwuka and members of his team on behalf of Governor Alex Otti at the Government House, Umuahia. The Deputy Governor expressed delight over the successful completion of the expedition, which saw the young Abian travel through 13 countries and cover more than 10,000 kilometres before arriving…