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Feb

09

2026

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Unveils Empowerment, Poverty Alleviation Programme for Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituency

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Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has announced plans to roll out a comprehensive Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation Programme across the constituency. According to the lawmaker, the initiative is aimed at supporting vulnerable households, expanding income opportunities, and delivering practical economic assistance directly to residents of Arochukwu and Ohafia communities. Hon. Osonwa explained that the programme builds on a series of empowerment and human capital development initiatives previously implemented within the constituency. These include ICT training and empowerment schemes, digital reskilling programmes for teachers, economic support for widows and women, as well…

Feb

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia New Leadership Vows to Make Impact, Seeks Cooperation of Indigenes and Residents

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The newly inaugurated Executive of the Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) has reaffirmed its commitment to purposeful leadership aimed at delivering positive and sustainable development to the people of Ohafia. The Executive has called on Ohafia indigenes and residents, both at home and in the diaspora, to cooperate with the new leadership as it mobilises resources and opportunities to address the developmental needs of the 26 communities that make up the Ohafia clan. The President-General of the Union, Prince Kalu Ikpemini, disclosed this following the Executive’s preliminary and inaugural meetings, which were held both physically and virtually in January. Following strategic…

Feb

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

UAAP President, Amb. Osita Offor Applauds Pst. Caleb Ajagba, Ukwa La Ngwa for Honouring Gov. Alex Otti, Endorses Second Term

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Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), the president of United Abia Artistes and Patriots (Forum), has applauded their foundation member,Pastor Caleb Ajagba, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Abia State for his steady coordination role and unwavering commitment to the Governor’s reform agenda, describing him as a quiet but effective bridge between policy vision and execution. He also praised the Ukwa La Ngwa people for honouring Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, describing the recognition as a strong vote of confidence in a leader whose impact is already redefining governance in the state.…

Jan

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

IEADA Commends Gov. Otti on Appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Meribole as SSG

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The Ibeku Egwu Asaa Development Association (IEADA) has commended the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Meribole as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), describing the decision as a well-considered and timely move. In a statement jointly signed by the President-General of the association, Chief Hon. Lawrence Okezie Odoemelem (Ikemba–Ibeku), and the Chairman of the Council of Ndi Eze Ibeku, HRH Eze Dr. Emmanuel Onwubuariri, the group congratulated Governor Otti for what it termed a “round peg in a round hole” appointment. The association noted that Dr. Meribole’s…

Jan

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti’s Leadership Earns Strong Grassroots Endorsement at Labour Party SWC Grand Finale in Bende

Abia State, Current Events, PoliticsAbia State, Politics

The Labour Party on Tuesday concluded the grand finale of its State Working Committee (SWC) Local Government Area familiarization visit/summit in Bende Local Government Area, marking the culmination of a statewide grassroots engagement that began in Aba North on August 11, 2025. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, was represented by his deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, at the well-attended event where he conveyed the Governor’s appreciation to the people of Bende for their steadfast support for the Labour Party and the current administration. Addressing party faithful, traditional leaders, women, youths, and stakeholders,…