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Sep

17

2026

How Bourdex Plans To Use Senate Seat To Transform Healthcare, Opportunities In Abia North

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UMUAHIA — Labour Party senatorial candidate for Abia North, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, has outlined a broad vision for healthcare, technology, federal opportunities and community development, saying effective representation should be measured by the tangible benefits that reach the people. Bourdex made the remarks during an edition of the Bourdex Hour, where he addressed a wide range of issues affecting Abia North and explained what he says he intends to pursue if elected to the Senate in 2027. Recent reports have identified Bourdex as the Labour Party’s candidate for the Abia North senatorial election. At the centre of…

Sep

10

2026

By Nneka Nancy

CMDs And MDs Of Federal Tertiary Hospitals In Nigeria Praise Gov Otti’s Health Sector Reforms And Investments

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...As Abia Promises Medical Directors Ongoing Healthcare Transformation Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the Executive Governor of Abia State, has earned high praise from the Committee of Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria for his administration’s impactful reforms and investments in the health sector. This recognition came during a gala night organized by the Abia State Government for the CMDs and MDs at the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia, coinciding with the 115th Quarterly Meeting of the Committee. At the event, Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, represented Governor Otti and reassured…

Aug

21

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Otti Directs Harmonisation Of 2023, 2025 CONMESS For ABSUTH Implementation

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Health, NewsAbia State, Alex Otti, Health

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has directed the harmonisation of the 2023 and 2025 Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for implementation at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH). Governor Otti gave the directive on Thursday, August 20, 2026, when he received a progress report from the ABSUTH Board and Management, led by the Board Chairman, Dr. Ezinne Kalu, during a working visit to the Governor’s Office. The Governor said the development of the health sector remains a major priority of his administration, stressing that the State’s consistent allocation of 15 per cent of its annual budget to…

Jun

21

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Engr Emetu Charges Health Workers On Accountability, Community Ownership At Abia PHC Review Meeting

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UMUAHIA — Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, has called on healthcare workers and stakeholders to strengthen accountability, improve service delivery, and promote community ownership of health facilities as the state intensifies efforts to build a more efficient primary healthcare system. Emetu made the call on Tuesday while declaring open the Second Quarter Primary Health Care Review Meeting held at the Government House, Umuahia. The Deputy Governor reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Alex Otti's administration to strengthening primary healthcare across the state, describing quality healthcare as a key pillar of the government's development agenda. He commended stakeholders for the…

Apr

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governor Otti Flags Off Abia ANPA Medical Mission

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On April 14, 2026, Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, officially flagged off the 5-day Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) Medical Mission, a free healthcare outreach holding in Aba and Umuahia. The event drew key government officials and stakeholders, notably the Mayor of Ohafia LGA Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, whose presence underscored the growing alignment of grassroots leadership with the State’s healthcare transformation agenda, alongside the other mayors including the Host Mayor, Umuahia North LGA, Chief Smart Ihuoma. Also in attendance were the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu; Speaker of the Abia…