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Aug

08

2026

Aba Commercial Smart City: Governor Otti Backs Immediate Flag-Off As Offor-Led Project Secures Initial ₦20bn Financing

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Economy, News

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the immediate flag-off and delivery of the proposed Aba Commercial Smart City, following confirmation that an initial ₦20 billion financing package is being presented for the commencement of the ambitious project. Governor Otti gave the assurance on Friday, August 7, 2026, when he received the leadership of the Aba Commercial Smart City at Government House, Umuahia, charging the project team to move swiftly from planning to implementation. At the centre of the project is the Founder and President of Aba Commercial Smart City, Ambassador Dr. Osita…

Jul

18

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governor Alex Otti’s Investment Drive Gains Global Momentum as Ambassador Offor Meets Eric Trump in Washington, D.C.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Column, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The international investment drive of the Abia State Government received another boost as Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as "De Ultimate Commander" and revered as Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms, held a strategic engagement with Eric Trump, son of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, at Congress Hall, Washington, D.C. The high-profile meeting forms part of Ambassador Offor's ongoing working visit to the United States, where he is combining political advocacy for the re-election of Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, with an economic mission aimed at attracting foreign investors…

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

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governor Otti Unveils Aircraft Named After Chinua Achebe, Igwe Alfred Achebe, Hails Aviation Reforms

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Economy, NewsAbia State, Economy

LAGOS – Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has unveiled two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airlines, named in honour of the late literary giant, Professor Chinua Achebe, and the revered Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, CFR. The aircraft were officially unveiled during a colourful ceremony held at Nesto Aviation Services (NESTAV), Gate 4 Access Road, Local Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, drawing top government officials, aviation stakeholders, traditional rulers and captains of industry from across the country. Speaking at the event, Governor Otti commended the Chairman and Founder of United Nigeria…

May

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

How Abia Secured Access to $700M World Bank SURWASH Fund

Abia State, Business, Economy, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Opinion, Politics

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State’s qualification for the 700 million dollar World Bank supported SURWASH programme stands as a defining moment in its development trajectory. It signals a clear endorsement of the state’s governance direction under Governor Alex Chioma Otti. Far from being incidental, this achievement reflects a disciplined commitment to transparency, accountability and prudent management of public resources; qualities that have steadily restored confidence in Abia’s institutions and leadership. Abia State’s emergence as one of the six beneficiaries of the programme is neither accidental nor politically convenient, rather an outcome of a deliberate governance shift anchored on transparency,…