Abia State Archives - Page 73 of 405

Jul

09

2026

Labour Party Unveils ₦2.8m Essay Competition To Shape The Future Of New Abia

Abia State, Column, News, PoliticsAbia State, Labour Party, Politics

The Labour Party in Abia State has launched a statewide essay competition with a total prize pool of ₦2.8 million, inviting secondary and tertiary institution students to contribute ideas on governance, development and the future of the state. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday at the party's state secretariat in Umuahia, where party leaders described the competition as a deliberate effort to deepen civic education, promote democratic values and encourage greater youth participation in public policy. Speaking during the launch, the State Secretary of the Labour Party, Mr. Chuks Akamadu, said the competition was the first of its kind to…

Jul

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Alex Otti’s Manu-Tech UniPod Milestone Shows Why Abians Should Choose Continuity In 2027 — By Ambassador Osita Offor

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Education, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Education, Opinion, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has commended the inauguration of Nigeria's first Manufacturing Technology University Innovation Pod (Manu-Tech UniPod) at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, reiterating that it is more than the unveiling of another government project. It is a landmark achievement that positions Abia State at the forefront of innovation, technology and industrial development in Nigeria. More importantly, it demonstrates the growing confidence that the Federal Government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have in Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti,…

Jul

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria’s First Manu-Tech UniPod Launched In Abia To Boost Innovation, Manufacturing

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Education, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Education, Nigeria, Politics

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu The Federal Government, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Abia State Government, has launched Nigeria's first Manufacturing Technology University Innovation Pod (Manu-Tech UniPod) at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), in Abia State. In a deataled press release by Ctz. Ukoha, Njoku Ukoha Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State, the landmark initiative is designed to strengthen innovation, research commercialisation, entrepreneurship and industrial development, while positioning universities as drivers of economic growth and job creation. Speaking at the inauguration,…

Jul

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ihenta Community Applauds Osonwa As Contractors Resume Work On Ohafia Road Project

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

The Ihenta community in Ohafia Local Government Area has commended the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, following the resumption of work on the Ihenta-Ohafia Road project after a brief lull. Construction activities resumed on Friday, July 4, 2026, after the federal lawmaker reportedly intervened to facilitate the contractors' return to site amid delays affecting several federally funded projects across the country. According to community sources, Hon. Osonwa engaged the relevant authorities to ensure work recommenced, reaffirming his commitment to seeing every project attracted to the constituency through to completion despite prevailing budgetary constraints. The lawmaker was…

Jul

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Obingwa West Drums Support for Appolos, Anosike

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The people of Obingwa West in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State have declared their support for the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Kelechi Anosike, and the party’s House of Assembly candidate for Obingwa West State Constituency, Enyinnaya Appolos, ahead of the 2027 general election. The declaration was made during a well-attended thank-you rally held at Isiko, the country home of Appolos, where party faithful, community leaders, and supporters gathered to reaffirm their commitment to the PDP and its candidates. Addressing the gathering, Appolos expressed profound gratitude to the leadership and members of the PDP…