Abia State Archives - Page 114 of 300

Nov

13

2025

Ex-Abia LG Chairman Jonas Drums Support For Tinubu

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chibuike Jonas, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a former Chairman of Arochukwu local government area of Abia state, Mazi Chibuike Jonas, who is also a prominent chieftain of the APC in Abia State, is endorsing efforts by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and other notable APC leaders to garner Southeast support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Jonas states that Tinubu's administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to regional development through various initiatives. He said, "one notable achievement is the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), which has a regional asset base of $1 billion aimed at enhancing…

Nov

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit: Onyeizu Leads Technical Panel on Midstream Gas Infrastructure Development

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

At the recently-concluded Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit, held at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, industry stakeholders and experts gathered to deliberate on strategies for advancing Nigeria’s energy sector, with particular focus on gas infrastructure, energy transition, and investment opportunities. Leading one of the key technical sessions, Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu chaired the panel on Midstream Gas Infrastructure Development in Nigeria, where he provided deep insights into the emerging opportunities within the sector. During his presentation, Engr. Onyeizu discussed the AIIP (Abia Industrial Innovation Park) model and its role as a bridge between Nigeria’s abundant natural gas reserves and the growing domestic and…

Nov

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Trump’s CPC Designation: A Wake-Up Call for Nigeria’s Security Challenges- Sir Chikwe Udensi Explains

Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Onyeka Onwenu, Opinion, Politics

A recent interview on African Independent Television (AIT) program "Security Scope" highlighted Nigeria's ongoing security challenges. Sir Chikwe Udensi, a security consultant and Vice President of the International Security Association, emphasized that the country's designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the United States is a significant issue requiring immediate attention. The CPC designation could lead to economic sanctions, reduced loans and aid, and other punitive measures. Sir Udensi clarified that this does not necessarily mean the U.S. will intervene militarily in Nigeria. "The process that would lead to a military intervention by America has not been initiated,"…

Nov

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Chieftain Slams Rumors of Otti’s Defection, Calls it a ‘Hijack’ Attempt

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, chidiebere okoh, Opinion, Politics

Abuja, Nigeria - A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia state, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has dismissed rumors that Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, is planning to defect to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Okoh, who is also the National President of Market Youths Congress of Nigeria (MYCON), described the rumors as a "pure case of Monkey dey Work, Barboon dey chop," implying that Otti is trying to reap where he did not sow. Okoh, a vocal politician, expressed his opposition to Otti's alleged plan, stating that the APC already has its own problems and…

Nov

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Taking Governance Beyond Partisanship To Performance And Service Delivery I.

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Chris Nwaokobia, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion

Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, as Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has made remarkable strides across Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Security and Economic Reform. With a technocratic background and a vision for sustainable transformation, his tenure is already being described as “unprecedented” by Traditional Rulers, Political Operators, Civil Society Advocates, Stakeholders and Critics alike. A Vision Rooted in Reform and Delivery. Governance under Dr. Otti is characterised by professionalism, data‑driven decision‐making and transparency. Former Banker turned Governor, he has brought Private‐sector discipline to the public square.He states his covenant clearly… “to serve all Abians, not a few people.” From the…