Education Archives

Oct

17

2026

Chidiebere Okoh Appeals to Item People to Support Okoko Item University Location, Warns Against Losing Project

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Education, Opinion, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Education, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh has made a passionate appeal to the people of Item in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State to support the location of the proposed university in Okoko Item, warning that continued disagreements over its siting could jeopardise the entire project and cost Item a historic educational opportunity. Okoh stressed that the people of Item must prioritise the successful take-off of the university over disagreements about where within the community it should be located. He urged them to embrace the practical option of establishing the institution in Okoko Item, where the required facilities, according to the…

Oct

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Lest We Forget: Governor Otti Kept His Promise, He Did Not Sack Workers, He Exposed Criminal Fraud.

Abia State, Education, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Crime, Economy, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

By Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA | Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State | October 11, 2026. In 2022 - 2023, during the Governorship campaign, Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFR, made a solemn commitment to Ndi Abia: “I will not sack any civil servant. I will pay all arrears of salaries, pensions, gratuities and other entitlements of Civil and Public Servants.” (Including those designated as Core and Non-Core by the last administration, whatever that means). As a thoroughbred banker and a numbers person, that pledge was made based on the verified number of workers on the State…

Oct

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

World Teachers’ Day: Deputy Gov. Emetu Salutes Abia Teachers, Hails Their Dedication To Shaping Future Generations

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On this special occasion of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, the Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, extends heartfelt felicitations to teachers throughout the State. He recognises them as essential partners in the growth of Abia and the architects of tomorrow. Engr. Emetu applauds their unwavering dedication, patience, professionalism, and the sacrifices they make to educate, mentor, and inspire the children of our dear state, Abia. He highlights the crucial role teachers play beyond just delivering lessons, emphasising that they help shape character, nurture talents, instill discipline, build confidence, and equip young minds with the…

Jul

21

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Obi Aguocha Appreciates National Assembly Over Passage of Bill Establishing Federal Medical Centre in Ikwuano

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Education, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Education, Obinna Aguocha, Opinion, Politics

By OHAFIATV Newsroom Rt. Hon. Obi Aguocha, the Member representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North and Umuahia South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has expressed profound appreciation to the leadership and members of the National Assembly following the successful passage of HB 1605, the Bill seeking to establish the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ikwuano, Abia State. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Aguocha thanked the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senators, and Members of the House for their support throughout the legislative process, which culminated in the Senate's concurrence on July 16,…

Jul

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Alex Otti’s Manu-Tech UniPod Milestone Shows Why Abians Should Choose Continuity In 2027 — By Ambassador Osita Offor

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Education, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Education, Opinion, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has commended the inauguration of Nigeria's first Manufacturing Technology University Innovation Pod (Manu-Tech UniPod) at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, reiterating that it is more than the unveiling of another government project. It is a landmark achievement that positions Abia State at the forefront of innovation, technology and industrial development in Nigeria. More importantly, it demonstrates the growing confidence that the Federal Government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have in Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti,…