Governor Otti Fulfills Promise, Donates 2 New Buses To School For The Blind Umuahia (Photos)
In a heartwarming fulfillment of his promise, Governor Alex C. Otti has donated two brand new buses to the School for the Blind in Umuahia, Abia State. This gesture comes just weeks after the Governor's emotional encounter with the students during the Children's Day celebration on May 27. During the event, the Governor was moved to tears by the students'...
One Year Anniversary: School Proprietor, Mazi Uche Ukoha Hails Otti, Calls Him Role Model
A School Proprietor and College President, UCY Model Schools, Ohafia (UMSO) has congratulated the governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti on the auspicious occasion of his first anniversary in office, describing him as a "role model". The College President, MAZI UCHE UDUMA UKOHA, in a congratulatory letter signed by him, said the first anniversary of Governor Otti has been...
Hon. Amobi Ogah’s Bill Seeking Establishment Of Institute For Organic Agriculture In Isuikwuato Passes First Reading
A sponsored by Hon Amobi Ogah the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia State which seeks an Act to Establish the National Institute for Organic Agriculture and Food Safety Research, Ulonna North, Isuikwuato has passed its first reading at the Federal House of Representatives. The Bill being spearheaded by the Labour Party chief also has the backing of three...
Gov. Otti Pledges Support As IMSU Alumni Association Holds Annual Convention In Abia (Photos)
The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has promised to partner with the Imo State University Alumni Association (IMSUAA) in ensuring a seamless and successful 7th Annual Convention in Umuahia, the capital of the state. He made this promise while receiving in audience both members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of IMSUAA led by Barr Okey Ozumba and Local...
FG Responsible For Strike Action — ASUU/ABU
The ASUU, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria branch, staged a peaceful protest in Zaria owing to FG's neglect and fault for any strike action. The aggrieved lecturers accused the Federal Government of insincerity and neglect, worsening the living and working conditions of academic staff. While speaking at the protest rally organized by the union on Friday, the branch Chairman, Comrade Haruna Mohammed...
Salary Dispute: ASUU Contradicts Government’s Claims On ABSU Staff Pay
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University (ABSU) Chapter, has disputed the government's assertion that all staff have received their April and May salaries. In a press release signed by union's chairperson, Dr. Chidi S. Mbah, and secretary, Dr. Victor U. Obisike, ASUU revealed that only a few staff members have been paid, with many experiencing unexplained...
ASUU Accuses Gov. Otti Of Politicizing Salaries, Says Payment Not Up-To-Date
The Abia State University (ABSU) chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the state governor, Dr Alex Otti of politicizing the issue of payment of salaries of its members. This is in response to a a comment by the state government that all ASUU Abia State University (ABSU) staff have received their April and May salaries. The umbrella...
Tinubu Approves N35bn For Take Off Of Student Loan Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has approved N35 billion for the take-off of the student loan scheme. So far, 70, 000 applications have been approved by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Another 50,000 applications are currently being evaluated and would be approved within 30 days, The Nation reports, citing NELFUND sources. According to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, the funds...
FG/ASUU Meet To Avert Strike In Varsities
On Wednesday, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities held a meeting to avert an industrial action by the union. The parley, which started at about 4:30 p.m. at the Minister of Education’s office in Abuja, ended around 6:40 p.m. The ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, told journalists that the meeting was necessary as the present administration had...
Excitement As NELFUND Approves Final Disbursement Of Student Loan
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved the disbursement of federal government-backed student loan. In a press statement published on its X platform on Thursday, the directive was given following its inaugural board meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Signed by its Head, Media and Public Relations, Nasir Ayitogo, the statement said the meeting marked a significant milestone in the organisation’s...
