Ikechukwu Emetu Archives

Nov

04

2026

Gov. Otti Unveils New Abia Crusaders Club, Declares Opens 2026 Tertiary Education Sports Fiesta In Umuahia

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Initiative to promote responsible citizenship, leadership development, integrity and community service among tertiary institution students Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has unveiled the New Abia Crusaders Club, an initiative aimed at promoting responsible citizenship, leadership development, integrity, innovation and community service among students of tertiary institutions across the state. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, performed the unveiling during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Abia State Tertiary Education Sports Fiesta at the Umuahia Township Stadium, with 16 federal, state and privately owned tertiary institutions participating. The event marked the opening…

Nov

04

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Deputy Emetu Assures Ohafia Of Electricity Restoration Within One Week, Unveils Yam Production Initiative

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Abia Government to provide tractors, yam seedlings and community-based support to boost agricultural production and position Ohafia as a major yam-producing centre Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has assured the people of Ohafia that electricity supply to the area would be restored within one week, while unveiling a government-backed agricultural initiative designed to boost yam production and strengthen food security across the ancient kingdom. Emetu gave the assurances on Saturday, October 31, 2026, while representing Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, at the 2026 Iri Ji Ohamoha Ohafia (New Yam Festival), held at the Central School Playground, Elu…

Oct

31

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emetu Pledges Abia Government’s Support For Aba Promises Kept Carnival And Music Fiesta

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…Accepts appointment as patron, commends organisers for promoting youth talent, cultural heritage and social development. The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has pledged the support of the state government for the second edition of the Aba Promises Kept Carnival and Music Fiesta, scheduled to hold from December 11 to 13, 2026, at the Abia State Polytechnic Main Campus Field, Aba. Emetu made the pledge yesterday, when he received a delegation of the Promises Kept Socio-Cultural Initiative, led by its founder and convener, Chief Onyeka Ernest Udeajah, during a courtesy visit to his office at Government House,…

Oct

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Deputy Governor Emetu Pledges Sustained Support For Cocoa Farmers, As Abia Pursues Traceability Laboratory

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…Proposed facility to enhance cocoa quality, boost farmers’ earnings and expand access to international markets The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Alex Otti-led administration to agricultural development and the empowerment of cocoa farmers, assuring the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN), Abia State Chapter, of sustained support for initiatives aimed at improving productivity and expanding access to international markets. Emetu gave the assurance when the leadership of CFAN, Abia State Chapter, paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Umuahia, to present a report on the association’s participation in…

Oct

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governor Otti Flags Off Mass Malaria Prevention Campaign As Abia Targets Every Household With Over 3 Million Nets

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…Door-to-door distribution to cover 17 LGAs as government intensifies malaria prevention efforts The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to preventive healthcare and the protection of residents against malaria, as the state launched the 2026 Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) Campaign aimed at reducing malaria infections and deaths. Represented by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, at the official flag-off ceremony held on Friday in Umuahia, Governor Otti emphasized the importance of sustained malaria prevention, community participation, and the effective distribution and consistent use of insecticide-treated nets across the state’s 17 Local Government…