Tag: Abia State

World

World Bank adds Abia to $700m SURWASH water supply initiative

Abia State has been selected as one of six states to benefit from the $700 million Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme funded by the World Bank. Nairametrics reported that the development was disclosed on Monday by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council […]

Abia to launch electric transport system July — Otti
Business

Abia to clear 20-year gratuity backlog with N10bn allocation

The Abia State Government has set aside more than N10 billion in its 2026 budget to offset over two decades of unpaid gratuities owed to retired civil servants. The announcement was made on Friday at the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration in Umuahia, where Governor Alex Otti, represented by his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, outlined the […]

Housing

Gov Otti signs deal for 250-room five-star hotel

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has said discussions have reached an advanced stage with a renowned company to construct a 250-room five-star hotel in Umuahia to boost tourism and business in the state capital. Otti said this on Friday during a civic reception organised in his honour by the people of Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia […]

Court dismisses MAN’s lawsuit against electricity tariff hike
Electricity featured

Aba power lights up Rivers community after decade-long blackout

History has been made in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, as several communities in the council now receive electricity supply from Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest power distribution company based in Aba, Abia State. According to Vanguard, chairman of Etche Local Government Area, Hon. Chima Njoku, expressed excitement over the development. He described it […]

Investment

Gov Otti welcomes UNDP partnership for youth empowerment in Abia

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has assured his administration’s readiness to collaborate with the United Nations Development Programme on the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0, stating that the initiative aligns with his government’s vision for youth development and empowerment. The assurance was given on Thursday when the governor received a delegation at Government House, Umuahia. […]

Electricity

Why Abia is unaffected by recent national grid collapses — Gov Otti

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced that the state is pursuing complete energy self-sufficiency amid ongoing instability in Nigeria’s national power grid. The governor emphasized that Abia is shielding itself from nationwide blackouts through targeted investments in renewable energy sources, particularly the conversion of organic waste, and by establishing full local regulatory authority over […]

Governor Otti urges swift action on Aba-Umuahia-Enugu rail project
News

Otti promises automatic jobs to outstanding NYSC members in Abia

Governor Alex Otti has assured National Youth Service Corps members serving in Abia State of automatic employment if they distinguish themselves during their service year. The governor gave the assurance at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’, Stream 1 corps members at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Umunna, Bende Local Government Area. He […]

News

Abia records 28,213 applications for 4,000 teaching jobs

No fewer than 28,213 applicants have applied for the 4,000 teaching positions recently advertised by the Abia State Government. The Commissioner for Information in the state, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday in Umuahia, the state capital, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor […]

Abia gov Otti extends tribute eulogizing Herbert Wigwe
Economy featured

Otti partners US gov for Abia’s economic growth

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Governor of Delaware, United States, Bethany Hall-Long, focusing on key economic areas to stimulate growth and development within the state. This intention was communicated in a statement released on Saturday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku. The statement detailed that […]

News

Abia gov raises NYSC members allowance to ₦50,000

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has significantly increased the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps members serving in the state, raising it from the previous ₦4,000 to a maximum of ₦50,000. According to a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the new structure provides a base […]

News

Abia approves CONHESS salary structure for LG health workers

The Abia State Government has approved the implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure for local government health workers in the state. The state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday in Umuahia, the state capital, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor […]

Conferences

Abia targets foreign investment through Turkiye summit

The Abia State Government has announced plans to leverage the forthcoming Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit and Product Exhibition to attract investors and unlock opportunities across key sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, textiles, energy, and infrastructure. The event, themed “Bridging Continents, Unlocking Prosperity,” is scheduled to hold from November 25 to 27, 2025, at the International Conference Centre, […]