Abia State Archives - Page 25 of 325

Sep

30

2026

Hon. Uko Nkole For Senate 2027: Verifiable Projects – Part 2

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Dave Uma, Opinion, Politics, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

There is an adage that says, a taste of the pudding is in the eating. As Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Uko Nkole delivered dividends of democracy that are still visible today: BRIDGES & ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE: Rehabilitation of Anyim Bridge, Atan Abam — the critical link between Abia State and Akwa Ibom State — completed in 2016. Palliative repairs on Mmuri Bridge, Ebem Ohafia and its approaches, to ensure all-season ease of movement for our people. Reconstruction of Afagala Bridge, Idima Abam — completed in 2016. Attracted the construction of the new Omenuko Bridge, Arochukwu (Igwu River, Ozu Abam)…

Sep

30

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ndi Bende, Let’s Put Politics Aside And Support Hon. Karibe Ojigwe To Be Our Federal Rep. Member

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

By Amb. Monyeazor Oluebube Sunday Ndi Bende ibem, biko, let us drop party cap for one minute and talk as one family. Remove PDP cap. Remove APC cap. Remove Labour Party cap. Remove NDC cap. Just be Bende man, Bende woman, Bende youth. Look at our land with ordinary eye — not party eye. Our land is tired. In Itumbauzo, our brothers still climb hills to make calls because network no dey. In Ebem Ohafia road that enters Bende, gully is swallowing houses. In Umuhu Ezechi, water project done since 2013 is now monument of rust. In Nkpa, young girls…

Sep

30

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bourdex: How Revolving Enterprise Fund Will End Political Dependency, Drive Sustainable Jobs In Abia North.

Abia State, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Politics

Prominent industrialist and Labour Party candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, has detailed a bold economic strategy aimed at shifting the senatorial district away from short-term political handouts toward self-sustaining wealth creation. Speaking during the latest edition of the interactive radio program Bourdex Hour, the telecom pioneer emphasized that genuine economic transformation will not come from endless government appointments or temporary political patronage, but through structured, revolving enterprise financing that empowers private businesses across Abia North's five local government areas. Highlighting the mechanics of the proposed intervention, Chief Bourdex revealed how a professionally managed…

Sep

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emetu Joins Ohanaeze Igbo Day Lecture As Otti Pushes Digital Commerce, Industrial Transformation

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Current Events, News, Social Issues2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Ikechukwu Emetu, Metro

Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, on Monday joined Igbo leaders, statesmen, traditional rulers, business leaders and other stakeholders at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, for the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Igbo Day Lecture and Dinner. The event, which centred on the theme, “The Igbo Charter and Development of Ala Igbo,” provided a platform for discussions on the economic, social and developmental future of the South-East. The gathering attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, members of the clergy, business moguls and representatives of various socio-cultural organisations from across the country. One of the major talking points of the event…

Sep

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Uko Nkole Deepens Grassroots Engagement Across Bende, Ihechiowa, Ohafia.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Opinion, Politics, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

The road to 2027 continued on Sunday as the NDC candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, intensified consultations across Bende, Ihechiowa and Ohafia, meeting political coordinators, community stakeholders and grassroots support groups. At Ozu Abam, Nkole met with Hon. Emeka Philips, the NDC candidate for Bende South State Constituency and Director-General of the Peter Obi Senatorial Campaign Council in Bende LGA. The meeting brought together ward and LGA coordinators, including Hon. Emeka Okafor and Mr. Kalu Oku, Director-General of Etugo Divine Mandate and Chairman of NDC, Isuikwuato LGA. Nkole also received a courtesy visit from…