Abia State Archives - Page 160 of 300

Mar

06

2025

PETROAN Chairman Kidnapped, Two Aides Killed in Abia State Ambush

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Chief Obasi Lawson, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) and owner of SOBAZ Oil and Gas, has been kidnapped in Abia State. The incident occurred on Tuesday when his SUV was ambushed in Azumini, Abia State. Tragically, two of his aides, Mr. Anayo Ukwu (his driver) and Mazi Confidence Chijioke (his special assistant), were killed in the attack. The three police officers accompanying them managed to escape. The Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on the Inspector General of Police to intervene in the search…

Mar

04

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Flags Off Construction of Six Classroom Blocks and Staff Office in Adam High School

Abia State, Education, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Education, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Politics

Honourable Ibe Okwara Osonwa has launched another impactful project in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, flagging off the construction of six classroom blocks with a staff office in Abam High School, Ozu Abam, Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State. This initiative is part of his Better Future Initiatives, aimed at enhancing education and human capacity building in the constituency. The event was attended by Traditional Rulers and the Honourable Counsellor representing Ohafor Ward 1 in Arochukwu Local Government, demonstrating strong community support and collaboration. Notably, Honourable Ibe's brand-new six-classroom block in Abia Ohafia is nearing completion, alongside the conversion of Ofaliagwu Secondary School,…

Feb

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Scholarship Program Earns Praise from Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituents

Abia State, Education, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Nigeria, Ohafia, Politics

Constituents of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency have lauded Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, for his dedication to youth empowerment through his scholarship initiative. During a mock exam for students seeking to benefit from the programme, community members expressed their appreciation, emphasising that education remains the foundation for societal progress and development. Reacting to the initiative, a community leader from Ohafia, King Jaja, said: “Kudos! This reminds me of my life and Chief Arthur Nzeribe Education Foundation Scholarship in the late 80s. He may have been doing it for politics’ sake, but a poor boy from Abia…

Feb

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Empowering Future Leaders: Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Vocational Training Initiative

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Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, representing Arochukwu and Ohafia Federal Constituency in Abia State, has launched a vocational training program in information technology to empower the youth. Selected from the 5,000 Youths Empowerment Program, the beneficiaries will gain cutting-edge IT skills for promising careers in the tech industry. The program covers software development, network administration, cybersecurity, and digital marketing, providing hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and state-of-the-art resources. This initiative addresses the demand for skilled IT professionals and empowers the youth to contribute to their communities' economic growth. Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa's commitment to education and youth empowerment is evident in this…

Feb

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Empowering Bright Minds: Ibe Okwara Osonwa Scholarship Exams Hold in Arochukwu

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Arochukwu, Abia State, is abuzz with academic fervor as more than 60 high-achieving students from the local community gather at Atani High School to vie for the coveted Ibe Okwara Osonwa Foundation scholarship, a prestigious award that recognizes and rewards academic excellence. This highly coveted scholarship, renowned for its dedication to promoting academic excellence, has drawn a talented pool of applicants eager to secure the opportunity to further their educational pursuits. The rigorous examination process, which commenced at 10:00 am, is being closely monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. According to the scholarship's organizer, Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, "The…