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Sep

11

2025

Gov. Otti Signs The Mini-Grid Framework Regulation Into Use In Abia State.

Abia State, Business, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has signed into use the Abia Mini-Grid Regulation framework, a document aimed at opening and unleashing private sector-driven investment in the Abia State Electricity Generation and Distribution to the unserved and underserved communities across the State. Signing the memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, September 10th at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia, Governor Otti said that the event is the climax of several months of planning, stakeholder engagements, confidence building, ideation, and reviews by policy experts, investors, and energy consumers. "We have gathered this afternoon to collectively adopt a new framework…

Sep

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole Receives Courtesy Visit from GCUOBA Leaders

Abia State, Education, NewsAbia State, Education, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, a distinguished old boy of Government College Umuahia, received a courtesy visit from two prominent GCUOBA members, Chief U.K. Eke and Chief Ukaku Ina Obasi, at his Abuja office on September 10, 2025. During the visit, the duo expressed their heartfelt appreciation for Nkole's recent donation of furnishing items to the school. They noted that this gesture, though simple, would significantly contribute to the transformational initiatives driven by the Fisher Education Development Trust Fund (FEDT) and GCUOBA. These initiatives aim to create an improved, enabling, and sustainable learning environment for current and future generations of…

Sep

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

‎A Life of Impact: The Remarkable Journey of Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics, Sponsored2027, Abia North, Abia State, Emeka Kalu, Nigeria, Politics

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu is a renowned Nigerian philanthropist, and politician. Born in Amaogwu Village, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, he has made significant impacts in various fields. ‎Dr. Kalu attended Central School, Amaogwu, for his elementary education and Methodist College, Uzoakoli, for his secondary education. He later gained admission into Phoenix University, USA, where he studied Electrical Engineering. As the CEO of Stercoll Group of Companies, Dr. Kalu has built a business empire with subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, and the US, providing technical, medical, and managerial services to offshore oil drilling and piping companies globally. ‎Through the…

Sep

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia State’s Innovative Education Policies Receive Praise from HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha

Abia State, Education, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Bobby Aguocha, Education, Nigeria, Politics

HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha, Grand Patron of Ezenaebiri and Chairman of Royal Renaissance ("The Integrity Group"), has praised the Abia State government, led by Governor Dr. Alex Otti, for introducing innovative educational policies. These policies prioritize the welfare of parents and students and aim to alleviate financial burdens while enhancing academic standards. OHAFIATV recalls that the Abia State government had launched several initiatives, including limiting graduation ceremonies to terminal classes—Primary 6 and SS3—to reduce unnecessary expenses. Textbooks will be separated from workbooks, allowing younger siblings to reuse textbooks and lowering costs for parents. Additionally, parents are instructed to collect their…

Sep

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia State Government Bans Nursery & Lower Primary Graduation Ceremonies, Prohibits School Switching in SS2

Abia State, Education, Metro, News, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Alex Otti, Education

The Abia State Government has rolled out new education policies aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and strengthening standards across schools. Briefing journalists after this week’s Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, announced that graduation ceremonies will now be restricted to only terminal classes—Primary 6 and SS3—in both public and private schools. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, explained that it was unnecessary for nursery and lower-class pupils to hold graduation ceremonies that compel parents to spend heavily. Another major decision is the separation…