Economy Archives - Page 9 of 95

Dec

17

2025

Mapping the Future: How Governor Otti’s 25-Year Plan Has Secured Abia’s Destiny

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Next Level, Opinion, Politics

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has moved Abia State from the uncertainty of political cycles into the certainty of long-term planning by signing into law a comprehensive 25-Year Development Plan. In a political environment where visions often expire with administrations, this singular act stands out as a deliberate effort to protect Abia’s future from policy reversals and governance disruptions. By legally institutionalising development planning, the governor has transformed aspiration into obligation, ensuring that growth, prosperity, and good governance in Abia are no longer optional promises but enforceable commitments binding on present and future leaders alike. At…

Dec

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

We Are Open For Partnership, Gov. Otti Tells Governor Of State Of Delaware, USA.

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

Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed his willingness to partner with the Governor of the State of Delaware, United of America, Dr Bethany Hall-Long in various areas of the Economy. Governor Otti stated this on Friday, December 12th, at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, while receiving in audience, a delegation of the Governor of the State of Delaware, United States of America who called on him. The Governor said that Abians like other Igbo people do not believe in handouts but only need social infrastructure and enabling environment to ply their trade, noting that a…

Dec

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

You’ve Taken Away Our Period of Mourning, Reproach, and Restored Our Dignity – Abia Pensioners Tell Governor Alex Otti

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

The Abia state government has assured pensioners in the state that it will in no distant time commence the disbursement of their over 20-years unpaid gratuity owed having received the report of its committee on pension and gratuity. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma dropped this cheering news While addressing members of the Concerned Abia Pensioners at the Umuahia Sub -Treasury, School road, Umuahia. Mr Ekeoma assured that every verified Abia pensioner will receive their gratuity as assured by Governor Alex Otti "Apart from the committee that worked on the gratuity,the matter has…

Dec

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Breaking: Rhino Homes Unveils Festive Discount Bonanza on Shops at Ekeoha-Aba Int’l Textile Market

Abia State, Business, Economy, NewsEconomy, Metro, Politics

In a bid to empower traders and investors, and accelerate ease of ownership of shops at the ongoing new Ekeoha-Aba International Textile Market, Rhino Homes and Properties Ltd has announced a special top-floor seasonal discount package for existing and prospective shop owners. Under the new offer, existing shop owners can now secure their shops at a discounted rate of ₦7.5 million, slashed from the original ₦10 million, while new buyers can acquire shops for ₦10 million instead of the former ₦15 million. The developer has also introduced a series of buyer-friendly incentives aimed at easing access to ownership. These include…

Dec

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Aba shines! From Japan of Africa to World Trade Spotlight: Onyeizu Hails WTO Office Plan in Aba

Abia State, Business, EconomyAbia State, Economy, Nigeria, Politics

Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu has applauded the disclosure by the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on the plan to establish a WTO sub-office in Aba, Abia State, describing the move as a powerful testament to the growing global recognition of Aba’s rising economic profile under the administration of Governor Alex Otti. Engr. Onyeizu noted that this historic disclosure by Dr Okonjo-Iweala did not come as a surprise to keen observers of development in Abia, stressing that Governor Otti’s landmark policies, bold economic reforms, massive infrastructure renewal, urban regeneration, and improved security architecture have repositioned Aba as…