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Dec

22

2025

How Governor Otti is Institutionalizing Technology in Abia Civil Service

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Opinion, Politics

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration is steadily redefining public service delivery in Abia State by deliberately institutionalizing technology within the civil service. This strategy goes beyond the adoption of digital tools; it reflects a comprehensive governance philosophy that places human capital development, meritocracy, and technological innovation at the core of state administration. The recent automatic employment of 50 outstanding graduates of TechRise Cohort 2 into relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Abia State Civil Service is a practical demonstration of this vision in action. At the heart of this reform is the TechRise programme, a…

Dec

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

I Will Retire From Politics After Governorship, Gov. Otti Reiterates, Explains Why He Visited Nnamdi Kanu.

Abia State, Column, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has reiterated that he will retire from active politics after governorship. He also stated that he has no presidential, vice presidential or senatorial ambition after his governorship position. Governor Otti explained these on Friday, December 19, at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Government House, Umuahia while reacting to a viral video, in which someone was berating him over his recent visit to Sokoto to see Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and alleging that he is nursing presidential or vice presidential ambition after the end of his tenure. The Governor acknowledged that criticism is part of democracy,…

Dec

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

UAAP President, Members Celebrate Attorney General Ikechukwu Unwana on His Birthday

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Birthday, Ikechukwu Uwanna, Osita Offor, Ultimate Commander

The President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), alongside the entire leadership and members of the forum, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abia State, Barrister Ikechukwu Unwana, SAN. In a goodwill message released on behalf of the association, Ambassador Dr. Offor described Barr. Unwana as a distinguished legal luminary and a committed public servant whose contributions to justice, governance, and the rule of law continue to strengthen democratic institutions in Abia State and beyond. The UAAP…

Dec

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

UAAP Community, Leadership Join Chief Nwaka Inem-Enyioha Abiriba In Mourning Of His Wife Mrs. Chidinma Aluba Inem

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Metro, Nwaka Inem, RIP

The United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum extends her deepest sympathies to one of its founding members, Chief Nwaka Inem-Enyioha Of Abiriba, Special Adviser to Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on Trade, Commerce and Industry, following the sad demise of his beloved Wife, Mrs. Chidinma Aluba Inem. In a heartfelt condolence message, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander”, President of UAAP, expressed profound sorrow over the loss of Mrs. Inem, stating, “It is with a heavy heart that I extend to you, your family, and the entire UAAP community, our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved…

Dec

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

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…