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As Gov. Otti Thinks Outside The Box With Abia Global Economic Advisory Council, By Kazie Uko

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Governor Alex Otti with the Co-Chairmen of the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council. From left, former CBN Governor, Muhammad Sanusi; former Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms Arunma Oteh; and right, Mr. Bolaji Balogun, Chief Executive Officer of Chapel Hill Denham.

That Governor Alex Otti of Abia State came prepared for his gubernatorial job is no longer in doubt. This is evident in the overwhelmingly positive public opinion that has greeted his performance, barely seven months into his first term in office as Governor of a state that had the unenviable reputation as the worst governed, prior to his coming. For...

OPINION: Tunnel Of Criminality And The Unforgettable Message From Governor Alex Otti, By Ferdinand Ekeoma

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OPINION: Tunnel Of Criminality And The Unforgettable Message From Governor Alex Otti, By Ferdinand Ekeoma

"We will not surrender an inch of our territory to criminals". Those were the words of Governor Alex Otti during the launch of the Abia State Joint Security Taskforce (Operation Crush) To walk the talk, Governor Otti ordered security agencies to ensure that all criminals, especially kidnappers making life hellish for the people of Umunneochi and other parts of the...

Why Abia State’s 2024 Budget Is Not As Good As It Seems: A Data-Driven Critique, By Prince Ike Okorafor

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OPINION: Senate Presidency Is Not About OUK, It's About Equality And Fairness - Prince Ike Okorafor

This is a candid response to the views of Dr. Philips Nto, a former commissioner for finance and economic planning in Abia State, on the state's 2024 budget. Dr. Nto had lauded the budget as realistic and capable of boosting the economy, especially through its high allocation to capital expenditures. It is also his opinion that borrowing is not...

[Opinion] Advancing Fight Against Anti-microbial Resistance Through Health Data Security in Nigeria – By Kingsley Mecha

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The Senate's recent approval of establishing a Federal Data Bank in Nigeria has sparked enthusiasm among several innovators, notably Celestine Ugwu, a software engineer with Veracel HealthTech, and Kingsley Mecha, an anti-microbial steward and public health innovator. This pivotal choice holds the potential to significantly advance well-informed tactics against antibiotic resistance and revolutionize disease surveillance and response systems. This...

OPINION: The Abia Two Day Talk About Food, By Godwin Adindu

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OPINION: The Abia Two Day Talk About Food, By Godwin Adindu

I love the wisdom of our ancestors. May their souls rest in perfect peace. They were great sages, thinkers and philosophers but, regrettably, their insights and wisdom were not documented like the West did to Plato, Aristotle, Socrates and the rest. There is this saying that our ancestors passed down to us: that the big talk is but for...

[OPINION] Abia On A State Of Emergency, By Godwin Adindu

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[OPINION] Abia On A State Of Emergency, By Godwin Adindu

One way to understand and appreciate the radical maneuverings of Governor Alex Otti in Abia State is to explore the principle of a State of Emergency. The Governor may have discreetly declared a state of emergency on Abia State. It is obvious he is approaching governance, at least in the first phase of two years, as an emergency situation....

Ikpeazu Never Spent 40b On Airport Project- Ex-Commissioner, John Okiyi Kalu Dismisses Rumour

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Ikpeazu Never Spent 40b On Airport Project- Ex-Commissioner Kalu Dismisses Rumour

A former colleague of mine in the Abia State Executive Council forwarded this circulating video to me and wanted to verify if there was ever a time we spent N40b or any money at all on the Abia Airport project. I decided to make my response to him public for the sake of others who may have seen the same...

[OPINION] As Naira Falls, Loses Local, International Relevance: Can It Get MohBad (Worse)? By Mecha Kingsley Ukpai

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For years, the Naira, Nigeria's official currency, has been declining. It traded at 197 to the US dollar in 2016, but by 2023, it had plunged to 700 to the dollar. This is a depreciation of over 70% in just six years. The Naira has been caught in a storm, losing not only its value in the global financial market...

[Opinion] Unregulated Mining Activities Pose Grave Threat To Public Health, Environment In Nigeria By Mecha Kingsley Ukpai

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Unregulated Mining Activities Pose Grave Threat To Public Health, Environment In Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria – September 12, 2023 - In recent years, illegal mining has emerged as a rising concern in Nigeria, posing serious public health and environmental risks. The unchecked actions of illegal miners harm not just the well-being of local communities, but also the country's natural resources and ecosystems. Because of a lack of efficient regulatory mechanisms and enforcement, illegal...

[OPINION] The Political Legacy Of Orji Uzor Kalu In Abia State, By Bernard Ogbe

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Abia North Will Look At My Performance In Last 4 Years To Decide Their Next Senator — Kalu

In 1999, Nigeria ushered in a new era of democracy, and Abia State witnessed the rise of a young and dedicated governor, determined to deliver good governance to this one among the newly created states. Despite facing limited financial resources at the time, the governor, affectionately known as the "Action Governor," worked tirelessly to uplift Abia State in every...

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