Abia State Archives - Page 127 of 300

Oct

05

2025

Hon. Aguocha Celebrates Educators On World Teachers’ Day; Reiterates Commitment to Quality Education, Teacher Empowerment

Abia State, Education, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Education, Obinna Aguocha

By Chinazaekpere Chinwendu Abia State |October 5, 2025 — The Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha, on 2025 World Teacher's Day, paid glowing tribute to teachers across Nigeria and beyond, describing them as the foundation of national development and custodians of knowledge. In a statement released on Sunday, Hon. Aguocha acknowledged the sacrifices, dedication, and resilience of teachers who continue to shape minds and build futures despite the challenges facing the education sector. He noted that no nation can rise above the quality of its teachers, emphasizing that investing in teachers is investing in…

Oct

05

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ben Kalu, Southeast Representatives Accused Of Sycophancy Towards Tinubu?

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Benjamin Kalu, Economic, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

A public analyst and political commentator has responded to recent comments made by the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Kalu asserted that the rapid development occurring in Abia State under Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, should be credited to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has allocated significant funds for these projects. In a reaction posted on Facebook, Udumeze Ukwu remarked, "Considering the widespread demolitions and destruction of Igbo properties in Lagos, Hon. Ben Kalu has not deemed it necessary to address the issue in the House, apparently wanting to maintain a favorable…

Oct

04

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

President Tinubu Commissions Remodeled Michael Okpara Auditorium, Commends Governor Otti

Abia State, Column, News, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Politics

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has commissioned the newly remodelled Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia. The iconic Michael Okpara Auditorium was recently remodelled and retrofitted by Governor Alex Otti with state-of-the-art facilities. Commissioning the project on Friday, at the premises of the auditorium, Library Avenue, Umuahia, President Bola Tinubu commended Governor Alex Otti for undertaking various infrastructural and other life-changing projects across the state, describing the quality of work done as transformational. President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahilikened the leadership style of Governor Alex Otti to that of…

Oct

04

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Truth to Power: Deputy Speaker Kalu’s Candid Call for Transparency and Gratitude from State Governors

Abia State, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Opinion, Politics

By Lady Blessing Uwaoma Nwokonneya The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has once again spoken truth to power in a manner that resonates with courage, clarity, and conviction. In a political landscape where praise is often reserved for the familiar and truth sometimes takes the back seat, the recent remarks by Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu to information managers in Abia State to give credit to President Bola Tinubu serve as a bold reminder that transparency, accountability, and fairness must remain pillars of governance. Hon. Kalu’s postulation can be dissected from two critical and…

Oct

03

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Why Commissioning Port Harcourt And Other Roads In Aba Goes Beyond A Presidential Visit.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Odo Ijere, Politics

By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere While it is yet unclear whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will honor today's invitation to come and commission the Portharcourt and other roads projects completed by Governor Alex Otti, it must be said that the several attempts made by Governor Alex Otti to bring the President to Abia soil to commission the long completed 6.3km Portharcourt road is first and foremost an acknowledgement of the fact that the Tinubu government granted its permission for the Alex Otti government to work on the road since it is under a federal jurisdiction. All the three past governors,…