Economy Archives - Page 13 of 95

Oct

30

2025

Gov. Otti Performs Ground Breaking Ceremony For Abia State Duct Infrastructure Proect To Provide Internet Connectivity.

Abia State, Business, CHAMA, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Nigeria, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Abia State DUCT Infrastructure Project. The West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Duct Infrastructure project is being set up to transform the digital and internet connectivity landscape of Abia State. Speaking while performing the ceremony at the Aba South Local government headquarters, Governor Otti said that the project was set up to highlight the commitment of his administration to the development of the State's technology infrastructure. Governor Otti who titled his speech, "Taking Tomorrow" said that the overall objective of the…

Oct

29

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Assembly Approves Govt. Acquisition of Star Paper Mill and Afro Beverages, to drive Job Creation, Economic Growth

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

During yesterday’s plenary session, I read before the Honourable House a formal communication, addressed to me, from His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex C. Otti. The letter was conveyed through the Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna, SAN. The subject of this communication was a “Request For A Resolution Of The House To Authorize The Acquisition Of Star Paper Mill Ltd, Located in Aba and Owerrinta, and Afro Beverage Ltd, Located in Aba, By The Abia State Government.” In the request, the Governor outlined the strategic importance of this acquisition and stressed the…

Oct

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Flags Off Reconstruction Of The 13.5km Ariam Usaka Ring Road, Promise More To Come.

Abia State, Economy, Metro, NewsAlex Otti, Economy, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has officially flagged off of the construction of the 13.5 Ariam-Usaka Ring Road in Ikwuano LGA. Flagging off the road project on Friday, at Obeama Ariam Model Primary School, Governor Otti said that fixing Ariam-Usaka ring road would signal the beginning of a new cycle of investments that would ultimately transform Ikwuano into the next frontlines of opportunities and prosperity. He said that the Ariam-Usaka Ring Road has been designed as an economic enabler for the people of Ikwuano in particular and the entire Abia at large, because of the interconnectivity of agriculture…

Oct

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Hands Over 28 Vehicles To Permanent Secretaries In Abia State.

Abia State, Current Events, Economy, Lifestyle, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has presented 28 brand new Geely Emgrand cars to Permanent Secretaries in the Abia State Civil Service. Presenting the cars to the beneficiaries on Tuesday, at the premises of the newly commissioned Michael Okpara Auditorium, Governor Otti said that having appointed them Permanent Secretaries, there is a need to make their job a little easier by providing them with mobility. The Governor said that the gesture was part of his administration’s resolve to restore dignity of the civil service and provide the necessary tools for effective service delivery. "So, gone are the days of…

Oct

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

ABSG To Flag Off Waste – To-Wealth Initiative, Concludes Plans To Acquire Afro-Beverages.

Abia State, Business, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his government will soon flag off the Waste - To - Wealth initiative aimed at turning debris into wealth for the development of Abia State. Governor Otti disclosed this on Thursday in Government House, Umuahia, during the October edition of "Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians", a monthly interactive programme of the Governor. The Governor acknowledged that waste collection and disposal have been properly dealt with in the State from the inception of his administration, when he declared state of emergency on waste management, but said that the process is now moving to…