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2027: Shifting Gear from Promises to Projects – Onwa Abia Engr. Joseph Umunna’s Trajectory

2027: Shifting Gear from Promises to Projects – Onwa Abia Engr. Joseph Umunna’s Trajectory

As 2027 approaches, Abia North is standing at a critical juncture. For years, constituents have been familiar with promises of development, many of which remained on paper. High Chief Engr. Joseph Umunna, a seasoned engineer with a deep understanding of the zone’s needs, is going to shift the focus from rhetoric to tangible action. His approach will signal a new era where commitments translate into measurable projects. High Chief Umunna’s trajectory is rooted in strategic planning. By prioritizing infrastructure, education, and local economic development, he aims to address longstanding challenges that have hindered progress. Roads, water systems, and community facilities…
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Abia City Boy Movement Visits Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Ahead of Statewide Empowerment Programme

Abia City Boy Movement Visits Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Ahead of Statewide Empowerment Programme

The Abia State delegation of the City Boy Movement, led by its State Director, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu), paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Adaejiagamba, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, to brief her on the forthcoming Abia Mega Empowerment Rally scheduled for 25th, April, 2026, at Umuahia. Speaking during the visit, Onyejeocha, a partner of the City Boy Movement, commended the leadership of the movement for organising an empowerment programme that aligns with her long-standing political ideals. She expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his numerous policies, which she noted have helped stabilise…
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Abia 2027: ADC Support Groups Ambush Bishop Nwankpa, Urge Him to Contest for Governor

Abia 2027: ADC Support Groups Ambush Bishop Nwankpa, Urge Him to Contest for Governor

Umuahia, Abia State – In what many observers have described as a dramatic and symbolic political moment, several support groups aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a surprise “ambush” on Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, passionately urging him to contest for the governorship of Abia State in the 2027 general elections. The unexpected encounter reportedly took place on Monday, 23rd March, 2025, during a private engagement, where members of the groups, drawn from across the three senatorial zones of the state, gathered in large numbers to present a unified appeal. Their message was clear and emphatic: Abia State needs…
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Abia City Boy Movement Partners Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Abia City Boy Movement Partners Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

The Abia State Chapter of the City Boy Movement (CBM) has formalised a strategic partnership with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Benjamin Kalu , Phd following a high-level courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. The delegation, led by the State Director, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, popularly known as Don Lulu, officially decorated the Deputy Speaker as a Partner of the Movement. The recognition underscores his contributions to youth inclusion, leadership development, and national progress. In his remarks, Kalu expressed appreciation for the honour and reaffirmed his commitment to youth-focused governance. He emphasised that empowering young Nigerians…
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As Gov. Otti Advances Industrialization, Job Creation with Commissioning of Ultimum Beverages Plant in Osisioma

As Gov. Otti Advances Industrialization, Job Creation with Commissioning of Ultimum Beverages Plant in Osisioma

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The commissioning of the Ultimum Beverages Plant in Osisioma LGA on Wednesday, 25 March, marks a major milestone in Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s drive to industrialize Aba and Abia State. The event highlights his administration’s commitment to boosting industrial growth, creating jobs, and positioning the state as a vibrant hub of economic activity and investment. At the core of Governor Otti’s industrial strategy is the revival of dormant industries acquired from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), including the Star Paper Mills in Owerrinta and Aba. These long-inactive facilities are being rehabilitated and prepared for…
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