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Otti declares open inaugural South East migration dialogue, calls for implementation of resolutions
Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, has declared open the inaugural South East Migration Dialogue 2026 with a call for participants and stakeholders to translate the national migration framework into practical outcomes for the people of the South East. Otti, while declaring the event open at the Government House, Umuahia, Wednesday, emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among governments, development partners, and other stakeholders to promote safe and regular migration.
Persons With Disabilities in Abia inaugurate support group for Otti’s re-election
The Persons With Disabilities in Abia State have inaugurated a support group known as Persons With Disabilities for Dr Alex Otti 2027. The group stated its commitment to mobilizing members and families across the state for the re-election of Governor Otti in 2027. The group, which was inaugurated on August 31, 2026, in Umuahia, said that its decision to support Governor Otti was based on his administration’s remarkable interventions and inclusive policies that have positively impacted their lives.
Otti charges youth on excellence, innovation, hard work
…As Abia Leadership Academy graduates 1086 Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, has charged youths to embrace selfless service, innovation and excellence, and to become active drivers of the New Abia project. The governor gave the charge on Saturday during the graduation ceremony of the 2026 Abia State Leadership Academy Youth Leadership Boot Camp organised by the Abia State Leadership Academy in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Centre of Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos.
Abia orders sanitation of World Bank estate, Abayi
..As State marks 35th anniversary with project inauguration, flag-offs The Abia State Executive Council (EXCO) in its meeting this week directed the State Ministry of Housing to sanitise the World Bank Housing Estate at Abayi Umuocham, Aba and to embark on a number of remedial works to turn the fortunes of the estate around for good.
Abia Ministry of Health holds joint review workshop, reaffirms commitment to healthcare
The Abia State Ministry of Health has convened the 2026 Joint Annual Review (JAR) workshop at in Umuahia. During workshop, the state government reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient, technology driven and people centred healthcare system.
Abia ranks third among most improved states, leads in health, education
Abia State Government under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti has been ranked the third most improved State by the latest 2026 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index released recently. Otti disclosed this on Thursday during the July edition of his monthly media chat held at Government House, Umuahia, the Abia State Capital.
Building collapse: Soil, geotechnical tests mandatory for building construction, approvals in Abia
Abia State Government has introduced mandatory soil and geotechnical testing as prerequisites for obtaining building permits in the state capital. The move is aimed at improving structural safety, preventing building collapse and protection of lives and property of Abia residents. Okey Kanu, Commissioner for Information, announced the policy, Monday, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
Abia records lowest maternal, infant mortality rates in Q1 2026
Abia State records the lowest maternal and infant mortality rates in the first quarter of 2026, making it the best-performing State in maternal and child health in Nigeria within the period under review, Okey Kanu, the State’s Commissioner for Information, has stated. Kanu made this known on Monday in Umuahia while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council Meeting, presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
Otti reaffirms commitment to Abia seaport
Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to the realisation of the Abia seaport project. Governor Otti made the declaration on Friday as the State Government celebrated Ikechukwu Chidozie Madubuike, a former Minister of Education and Health, on his 83rd birthday in Umuahia.
Education minister commissions smart school in Abia
…Extols Otti’s investments in human human capital development Maruf Tunji Àlausa, minister of Education, officially commissioned the Ogbo Central Smart School, Ubakala, built by the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti to enhance education and enable Abia children to compete favourably with their counterparts globally.
Abia inaugurates anti-graft committee to strengthen transparency, accountability
The Abia State Government has inaugurated the Strategy for Integrity, Accountability and Anti-Corruption Steering Committee, with a charge for the members to commence implementation of the state’s anti-corruption framework. The inauguration is aimed at deepening transparency, accountability and good governance in the state.
Abia govt reaffirms commitment to healthcare
…As works on Obingwa General Hospital near completion The Abia State Government (ABSG) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services to residents as the renovation and upgrade of the Obingwa General Hospital, Mgboko are near completion.
Abia bans commercial motorcycles in Aba, Umuahia, Ohafia
Abia State Government has banned the operation of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as “Okada,” within the metropolitan areas of Umuahia, Aba, and Ohafia. The ban shall take effect from Monday, June 22, 2026. It noted that this policy forms part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen security, enhance public safety, improve traffic management, and promote a more organised transportation system across the affected urban centres.
Democracy can only be sustained when entrusted to accountable leadership – Okah
…As Otti support group holds rally in Abia A pro-Alex Otti Support Group known as Alex Otti 4+4 Movement 2027 has held a Pre–Democracy Day rally ahead of June 12 Day, Umuahia, Abia State capital, on the theme “Sustaining the New Abia and Deepening Democracy”.
Abia moves to provide portable water for Aba, Umuahia residents
…Flags off rehabilitation of Ubakala, Ariaria water schemes Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has flagged off the rehabilitation of two water schemes in the State, namely the Ubakala Water scheme in Umuahia South Local Government Area and Ariaria water scheme in Osisioma Local Government Area of the state.
Abia announces commencement of operation at newly completed Umuahia Bus Terminal
The Abia State Government, through the Ministry of Transport, has officially announced the commencement of operations at the newly completed Umuahia Bus Terminal as part of ongoing efforts to modernize and reposition the state’s transportation sector. Chimezie Ukaegbu, Commissioner for Transport, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the activities and achievements of the Ministry in Umuahia on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Labour Party’s National Working Committee presents free governorship nomination form to Otti
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party on Friday presented free Nomination to Governor Alex OttI of Abia State and commended him for demonstrating the core ideals of the party through his leadership style and inclusive governance model. The commendation came during a meeting held at the Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, where the party leadership presented the governor with the Labour Party governorship nomination form free of charge, ahead of the 2027 election.
Accord Party NWC endorses Otti for 2027
…Directs state chapter to support, work for governor’s re-election Christopher Imumolem, a professor and national chairman of Accord Party (AP), has endorsed Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, for second term in office. He assured that Accord Party would support and work with him to make his re-election a reality.
Abia commits to urban renewal, transportation, housing, others
…Partners Nigerian Railway Corporation on Umuahia train station Abia State Government (ABSG) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring modern urban transportation, renewal and sustainable housing development with the proposed Umuahia railway project taking centre stage among several strategic initiatives. Okey Kanu, Abia State Commissioner for Information, disclosed this, Monday, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti.
Abia to benefit from $250m grant on health security in Nigeria
…As ANPA begins medical mission Abia State Government has been cleared by the World Bank to benefit from a USD250 million grant on health security in Nigeria. Okey Kanu, Abia state Commissioner for Information, disclosed the news on Monday at Government House Umuahia, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the week’s State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti. He attributed the development to the ongoing reforms of Governor Otti in the health sector of the state.
We are seeking second term since we’ve unfinished business in Abia – Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has said that he is seeking second term in office, because he still has unfinished work to do. He said that if he had finished the work that he came to do that he wouldn’t be seeking a second term.
Otti’s performance attracted us into Labour Party, Ememanka, Nnaji reveal
Onyebuchi Ememanka, former Chief Press Secretary to former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and other notable politicians from Abia Central senatorial zone, who defected from their former political parties, especially the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Labout Party (LP), said they did so because of the performance of Governor Alex Otti.
Abia hands over ABSU Osisioma campus to Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic
…as Otti inaugurates projects at ABSU convocation Governor Alex Otti of Abia State will use the occasion of the forthcoming convocation of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) to inaugurate various projects executed by his administration in the institution. Okey Kanu, Commissioner for Information disclosed this on Monday, at Government House, Umuahia while briefing the press on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti.
Otti commends Tinubu for appointing Ikeji, assures on appointee’s competence
Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Victor Ikeji as the Federal Commissioner Representing Abia at the Federal Character Commission, Abuja. Otti was speaking on Thursday, while receiving Ikeji, who called on him alongside his entourage. “I want to also thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for this appointment and for recognising Abia in this way.
After more than N7.6tn loss, Southeast markets Monday sit-at-home fades
After an estimated loss of over N7.6 trillion, commercial activities are gradually returning to the South-East Zone on Mondays, as people are beginning to heed the call of the state Governors and other political leaders in the region to rescind the order, instituted by the Indigenous People of Biafra on August 9, 2021.
Abia is open for business, Otti declares at business roundtable
Alex OttI, governor of Abia State, has declared that the state is open for business for serious-minded entrepreneurs and investors.
Abia is open for business for serious-minded entrepreneurs, investors - Otti
Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, has said that the state was open for serious-minded entrepreneurs and investors. Otti made the declaration Thursday, during the maiden Business Round table meeting with the business communities across Nigeria which took place at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Umuahia. Otti, in his speech entitled ‘Opportunites, Partnership and Prosperity’ noted that the debate on the role of government in economic management was as old as it was evergreen.
Otti's aide disburses bursaries, JAMB forms for indigent students in Abia
Reprieve has come the way of 180 indigent students as Caleb Ajagba, Chief of Staff to Governor Alex Otti, extends a lifeline to indigent students for free JAMB registration, a bursary scheme. In a remarkable show of compassion and visionary leadership, Caleb Ajagba, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Abia State, organised a free bursary and JAMB registration for indigent students in Umuezegu Nsulu, Isialangwa North Local Government Area of Abia State.
Otti charges corps members in Abia to sow good seeds through their service
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has charged serving Corps members posted to serve in the state to regard service as a seed. Otti gave the charge at the opening/swearing in ceremony of the NYSC2026 Batch A Stream 1 at the NYSC permanent camp, Umunna Bende LGA.
Abia government commences week-long free medical outreach
Abia State Government (ABSG) in collaboration with the Abia State Diaspora Commission has commenced a week-long State Global Medical Mission 2025 featuring surgeries and medical consultations already taking place in five designated centres across the state.
Abia govt to unveil 25-year development plan, begins trade fair - Businessday NG
Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, has said that he would on 16th of December 2025 officially unveil the state 25-Year Development Plan, one of the most significant legacy projects embarked upon by the present administration.
Abia monarchs wade into verbal war between Governor Otti, Reps' Deputy Speaker
Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers has waded into the verbal war between Alex Otti, governor of the state and Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker, House of Representatives.
Otti reiterates commitment to timely realisation of Abia modular refinery
Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the timely realization of the proposed 10,000 barrel per day modular refinery project in the state. The modular refinery, which is located inside the Abia Industrial and Innovation Park (AIIP), Owaza, is being undertaken by the HSI Energies Group and is expected to provide 1000 direct jobs and countless indirect jobs to Abians.
Abia gets approval of $125m IsDB facility for integrated infrastructure
The Abia State Government has stated that the long-awaited USD 125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for the state’s Integrated Infrastructure Development Project has been approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The approval was given at its meeting of Wednesday, August 13, 2025 and marks a major milestone in a project that has undergone extensive consultations and procedural steps.
Unfair tax policies breeds resistance, economic instability - Varsity don
John Uzoma Ihendinihu, a professor of Accountancy and Taxation, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has posited that things would continue to degenerate all over the country unless equilibrium is restored in tax administration. Ihendinihu stated this while delivering the 62nd inaugural lecture of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture entitled “Entropy Of Injustice: A Derivative Of Thermodynamics In Tax Administration”.
IHS Nigeria deepens digital literacy, trains 100 school teachers in Abia
As part of efforts to deepen digital literacy and internet-based education and skills in all the States of the Federation, IHS Nigeria Limited has taken its digital literacy training and school connectivity programme to Abia State, South-East, Nigeria. The Digital Literacy training which kicked off in Osun State is an IHS Nigeria initiative, held in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) under its School Connectivity programme and is supported by the Abia State Government.
Abia to train 1,220 youths in garment, leather works skills
…to procure 40 electric buses for mass transit Abia State Government through the Ministry of Youths and Sports Development in collaboration with Ethnocentric Limited, has prepared 1,200 Abia youths for the second cohort of the Fashion Skills Acquisition programme in garments and leather works. This programme, according to the State Government, is designed to equip Abia youths with skills in garment making and leather works.
Abia's head of service tasks workers on service delivery
Benson Ojeikere, Head of Service, Abia State, has tasked civil servants to showcase professional expertise in their respective areas of responsibility. Ojeikere threw the challenge following the on-going overhauling of the public service. The HOS, while addressing civil servants, said that high-quality output was essential for building a personal hallmark of excellence. He emphasized the importance of timely and accurate task completion, ensuring error-proof work.
Otti woos friends, associates for N4bn Abia Security Trust Fund
Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, has attracted friends and associates to officially launch the state’s Security Trust Fund, raking in a whopping sum of over N4 billion. Governor Otti, while speaking during the ceremony held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, charged Abians and residents to take more than a passing interest in issues of security around their vicinity in order to tackle security challenges and remain ahead of criminals.
Abia's former SSG dumps PDP for LP
Ralph Egbu, a former Secretary to the Abia State Government and Commissioner for Information, has dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the Labour Party. He resigned his membership of the PDP through a letter duly signed by him and handed over to Bidwell Nwankwo, the Oza Ukwu ward chairman, in Ukwa West Local Government Area.
We have committed over N40bn to offset salary, pension - Otti
Alex OttI, governor of Abia Stste, has said that his administration has so far committed over N40 billion in offsetting arrears of salaries and pensions owed by previous administrations in the state. Otti disclosed this at the Umuahia Township Stadium, during the grand finale of the activities marking his second year anniversary in office. He noted that his administration has ended the dark era of owing civil servants and pensioners in the state.
Abia Govt partners MKP International Holdings to build $30bn medical city
… says Nigeria spends over $1.6bn on medical tourism annually The Abia State Government (ABSG) in partnership with MKP International Holdings, has concluded plans to build a $3 billion world class medical city to reverse medical tourism in Nigeria and position Abia as a medical destination.
New Abia Government House uninhabitable - ABSG
The Abia State government has said that the purported new Government House claimed to have been completed and commissioned by the immediate past administration is unhabitable and never meant for residential building. Okey Kanu, Commissioner for Information, stated this in Umuahia after leading journalists on facility tour of the project located ar Ogurube Layout , Umuahiia.
Abia govt revokes Enyimba Shoe Company's land titles, assets
The Abia State Government has revoked the land title granted to Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO). This move, it says, was to reclaim all Abia State Government resources and assets contributed to the company.
Nigerian leaders should emulate Otti's style of administration
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, a former president of Nigeria, has charged leaders across the country to emulate Governor Alex Otti’s style of administration in Abia State.
Otti advocates humane treatment of inmates across correctional facilities
…moves to rehabilitate Abia centres Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, has advocated humane treatment of inmates at various Correctional Facilities nationwide. Governor Otti made his position known about better treatment of inmates in the Country when received in audience in his Office, the Members of the Federal House of Representatives’ Committee on Reformatory Institutions led by Chinedu Ogah, Chairman of the House Committee.
Any society without grasp of its cultural identity risks extinction - Otti
Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, has asserted that any society without a grasp of its cultural identity risks extinction. Otti made the assertion at Government House Umuahia when the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Abia state chapter, paid him a courtesy visit. He charged Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo to take proactive steps in propagating and preserving Igbo culture.
Abia partners Israeli firm on agric value chain to grow economy
The Abia State Government has concluded plans to partner with an Israeli firm in the area of agricultural value chain development, focusing on poultry, piggery, among other livestock investments. Consequently, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has declared that his Administration will resuscitate the moribund Ogwe Golden Chicken in Ukwa West Local Government Area for the economic development of the State, saying equally relevant investments will be made to boost livestock production.
FG, Abia to collaborate in revamping National War Museum
The Abia State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government is to revamp the National war Museum and Ojukwu Bunker in Umuahia into world-class tourism attractions. Okey Kanu, Commissioner for Information, Abia State, disclosed this at Government House, Umuahiia while briefing newsmen on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting led by Alex Otti, the governor of the state.
FG partners Abia on tourism development for wealth creation
…Ojukwu Bunker, National War Museum, others spotlighted Abia State Government is on the verge of becoming the most visited tourism destination centre in Nigeria following the visit of Olugbile Holloway, Director General of National Museums, who led a delegation to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, seeking the State Government’s collaboration in the area of tourism development.
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