Metro Archives - Page 4 of 218

Oct

27

2026

Abia Delegation Attends 56th ICAN Annual Accountants’ Conference in Abuja

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Abia State delegates, led by the State Accountant-General, Dr Njum Nnennaya Uma-Onyemenam, participated in the 56th Annual Accountants’ Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. Other members of the Abia delegation included Dr Anthony Nzeribe Nwaubani, Ph.D., FCA, FCIB, Mayor of Ikwuano; Hon. Philemon Ogbonna, Commissioner for Environment; Mrs Chioma Orikara, Commissioner, Civil Service Commission, Mrs Ngozi Eke, Auditor-General and Mr Emmanuel Okpechi, Special Adviser to the Governor of Abia State on IGR matters. ICAN 62nd President and Honorary Treasurer at Day 5-56th AAC Honorary Treasurer Leading…

Oct

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Osita Offor, OTTIMANIA Members Celebrate Chimebuka Okwuokenye On His Birthday

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Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, President of OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement, alongside members of the Movement, has celebrated Chimebuka Okwuokenye, a member of its Board of Trustees, on his birthday, recognising his contributions to international investment, financial advisory and trade finance. Ambassador Offor “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), congratulated Okwuokenye, Managing Partner of TSTC Asia Limited and Founder of Blackshore Holdings Limited, acknowledging his experience in connecting international capital with investment opportunities across Africa. Okwuokenye leads TSTC Asia Limited, a Hong Kong-incorporated financial advisory and capital structuring firm focused on mobilising international capital for projects in…

Oct

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

OTTIMANIA, UAAP Celebrate Uduma Nnate, Highlight Role In Otti’s 2027 Re-Election Campaign

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The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement and the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum have celebrated Chief Uduma Nnate, their founding member and Executive Secretary of OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement, on his birthday, recognising his role in mobilising support for Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. In a birthday message issued through the President of both organisations, Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander", (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), the groups acknowledged Nnate’s involvement in advancing the movement’s campaign for Governor Otti’s re-election. As Executive Secretary of OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement, Nnate…

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…

Oct

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tiv Community Seeks Farmland, Produce Market As Emetu Assures Members Of Equal Opportunities In Abia

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Abia State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has assured the Tiv community residing in the state of equal opportunities and inclusion, pledging to present its requests for agricultural land and a designated market to Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for consideration. Emetu gave the assurance when he received the leadership of the Tiv Socio-Cultural Association, Abia State, on a courtesy and solidarity visit. During the visit, the association commended the state government’s performance in infrastructure development, electricity supply, digital development and public service delivery. Welcoming the delegation, the Deputy Governor said the government was committed to treating…