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Abia gov approves ₦1m each for 31 South Africa returnees

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved N1 million each to 31 indigenes of the state who recently returned from South Africa. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Njoku, the government disclosed that the approval is for immediate relief and to reassure the returnees that they have not […]

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Abia sets ₦200m fee for presidential campaign billboards permit

Abia State Government says every political party’s presidential candidate intending to campaign through billboards and posters will pay N200 million to obtain campaign advertising permit. The Abia State Structures for Signages and Advertising Agency disclosed this on Wednesday in Aba, during a “Stakeholders Forum on Political Campaign Advertising Fees”. The forum has the theme: “Order […]

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Gov Otti secures $145m solar plant investment for Abia

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has welcomed a proposed 145 million dollar investment to establish a solar manufacturing plant in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, describing it as a major boost to the state’s industrial and renewable energy ambitions. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary […]

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Abia doctors confirm release of kidnapped surgeon, suspend planned strike

The Nigerian Medical Association, Abia State branch, has confirmed the release of kidnapped orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Uche Bonaventure Aguocha, who was abducted on Sunday, May 26, 2026. The PUNCH reported that the announcement was contained in a statement jointly signed by the NMA State Chairman, Dr Ezenwa Ezuruike, and the Secretary, Dr Clement Ifenkoronye, dated […]

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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
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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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
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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 […]

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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 […]

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