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30/12/2023

PRESIDENT TINUBU UNVEILS PEACE LOGO , ASSURES DETERMINATION FOR PEACE IN SOUTH EAST

President Bola Tinubu says he is determined to utilize all available resources to ensure lasting peace in the South East.

President Tinubu stated this while unveiling the Logo of the Peace in South East Project (PISE - P), a strategic platform for the restoration of peace in the South East region envisioned by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu.

The unveiling was part of activities to mark the civic reception, thanksgiving & homecoming by the Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu by his Bende people held at Bende Sports Field.

The President, represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shetima said,
"We know that the South East has weathered too many storms but the current economic stagnation has shaken the foundation of this beautiful region and we are not going to sit back and watch the fire go beyond where we can't reach. We are here to extinguish the fire permanently"

President Tinubu commended the convener of the peace project, Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu and said that he is in tune with the realities in the region and in achieving an enduring peace . He noted that the South East geopolitical zone serves as an enduring economic power house which needs to be restored to its former glory.

Declaring the South East peace resolution, the host Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR said the people are happy to have Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu as their son in Abia State. The Governor led the people to affirm thus:
"We, the people of South East hereby declare that peace is what we stand for as a region. We declare peace for prosperity, we declare peace for progress. We stand for peace in the South East as a catalyst that will drive growth in all sectors of the economy and rekindle the confidence of future generations. We declare that peace is better, 'Udo k**a', made this day, the 29th of December, 2023 at Bende, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, South East Nigeria before the President and the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. So , help me God!"

Speaking on behalf of his brother Governors, the Chairman South East Governors' Forum and Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma commended Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu for the brilliant idea of the peace project for the South East, saying that anything that would bring peace to the South East is very dear to Ndigbo.

He said the Governors of South East in liaison with Ohanaeze Ndigbo has convoked a security summit to bring peace into the region following the security threats that started in 2021 adding "in recognition to that spirit, our brother, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu, as part of programmes marking his homecoming has also initiated this programme of peace project. It is indeed, a very welcome idea which must be commended."

In his goodwill message, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas said the event is important because the peace of the South East Zone is by extension, the peace and progress of the entire Nigeria. He said that Rt. Hon. Kalu's effort to restore peace in the region is noble and well intentioned, maintaining that it is borne out of deep love and profound concern over the rise of insecurity which has affected the region negatively.

The Speaker, who recalled that the South East used to be the fastest growing economy in Africa, leading in trade and commerce stressed the need for adopting multifaceted approach including inclusive governance to handle it. He called on political leaders in the region to adopt the peace project and engage government to address the agitations of the people.

The convener and Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who was full of appreciation for the support he got from all and sundry noted that the Peace in South East Project (PISE-P) is a five -year peace building and development initiative designed to address the complex socio - economic challenges and security issues facing the South East region of Nigeria.

Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu, who explained that PISE-P adopts a non kinetic to the peace building, called for partnership with all to achieve the peace in the East.

Earlier in his address, the Chairman of the occasion and Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe stressed that the greatest desire of the people of South East at present is peace. He appreciated the convocation by Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu and expressed the hope that peace has started in the South East.

The event featured conferment of chieftaincy title of OMEZIRI IGBO on President Tinubu, presentation of awards of recognition to various political leaders including the Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

It also witnessed the symbolic release of pigeons to signify peace in the South East region and displays from various cultural groups.

The event also attracted the presence of Governors of the South East, Members of the National Assembly, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, First class Traditional Rulers including, Oni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, Emir of Bichi, Nasiru Ado Bayero and Chairman Abia Council of Traditional Rulers,Eze Linus Nto Mbah among other revered royal fathers and the Creme de la creme of the South East among other dignitaries.

Azubuike Jinanwa/Divine Nwankwo
Govt. House Press, Umuahia.

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Gov. Alex Otti Has Signed Into Law, The Greater Aba Development Authority Bill.

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti yesterday signed into law, The Greater Aba Development Authority Law. The Bill was passed into Law on Friday December 8th, 2023 at the floor of the Abia State House of Assembly during our plenary.

Some of the benefits of the Law includes;
1. Creating a new development area in Abia State which will be known as the Greater Aba City with clear boundaries

2. Ensure the full implementation of the original master plan of Aba and place the city to its rightful place

3. Expand the revenue base of the state especially in Aba and make the State less dependent on Federal allocations for survival amongst other benefits.

With the Governor's accent on the Law, it has now taken full effect from 8th December, 2023.

Congratulations to the 8th Abia State House of Assembly!
Congratulations to the Governor of Abia State!!
Congratulations to Ndi Abia!!!

12/12/2023

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11/12/2023

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie is the African Women's Goalkeeper of the Year!

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02/12/2023

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02/12/2023

PDP/APC Appeal dismissed for wholly lacking in merit.

The mandate of the people unanimously upheld.
Congratulations Governor Alex Otti. Congratulations Ndi Abia!

02/12/2023

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENT

The Abia State Ministry of Health wishes to inform the general public and all concerned that the Re-sit of the Cancelled PTS Exam for Schools of Nursing Amachara and Umuahia is scheduled to hold on Monday 4th-Thursday 7th December, 2023.

The affected students of the above schools are by this announcement advised to prepare themselves for the forthcoming exam.

Prince Ifeanyi Ezeocha
PRO
For: Hon. Commissioner.

1st December,2023

30/11/2023

OTTI INSPECTS OSSAH 6 LANE ROAD, ASSURES COMPLETION OF ONE SIDE THIS YULETIDE

Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti, OFR says that one side of the Okpara Square -Ossah - Tower 6 lane road will be ready by this Yuletide.

Governor Otti stated this while inspecting the ongoing construction works on the road, stating,
"I have been assured that at least one side would be ready for commuters to use during this Christmas".

He expressed his assurance that with the dry season setting in, work will go on 24 hours on daily bases to ensure that the work is delivered within the time frame.

The Governor explained that he was motivated to begin the expansion of the road to six lane from the initial four lanes due to the congestions that usually mare the road, especially during festive seasons, stating, "if you are familiar with this road, every festive season people get stocked, expanding the road to six lanes would help traffic. We know what our people wanted. The essence of government is to deliver on what the people want and people are happy because we are actually speaking to their needs and that's what government is about."

According to him, "On daily bases we have more and more people who want to move out of Umuahia and Aba to bring their businesses back so we are forward thinking and forward looking so we are already planning for them as they relocate."

The State chief executive assured Abia people that many good things and development plans are in the offing for them.

"These are still early days, as time goes on we are going to touch on different aspects of the needs of our people, that's why we are here, to ensure that the welfare and security of our people are prioritized", he said.

The Governor used the opportunity to apologized to those who have been inconvenienced by the expansion of the road, saying "To those who have been inconvenienced by the restrictions of traffic on this road, we want to apologize to them and assure them it wouldn't be too long before they begin to enjoy free flow of traffic.

"A lot of people's house were affected and we have already paid compensations to them. I understand there are a few more houses that got enumerated after the first compensations have been paid, we are looking at that to ensure that we also pay compensations before we bring down those houses."

Governor Alex Otti, who was happy with the pace of work, thanked the Commissioner for Works and his team as well as the contractors for their efforts and stressed the need for people to be patient with the state government on the road, assuring further that it would be fully completed short time.

Azubuike Jinanwa/Divine Nwankwo
Govt. House Press, Umuahia, reporting.

29/11/2023

ABIA OPEN TO ROBUST PARTNERSHIPS, GOV OTTI TELLS POLISH AMBASSADOR

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration is open to robust partnerships that would lead to the growth of the various sectors of the state’s economy.

Governor Otti spoke on Wednesday when he met with the Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency, Mrs. Joana Tarnawska, who paid him an official visit.

The Governor said he was glad that the Polish Government was willing to partner with the Abia State and assured the Ambassador that there cannot be a better State to partner with than Abia.

"There can't be a better State to partner with than Abia, and I say that for a lot of reasons. In terms of agriculture, we are very big. In terms of education, our dreams are very big, and we believe that by the time we are done, we will actually be exporting education, if there is something like that, as an industry to the world," he said.

Governor Otti disclosed that there are close to 1,000 public schools in the State, explaining that government is looking at standardising the entire education spectrum, from primary to secondary through tertiary levels.

He further announced that his government had set minimum standard to be adhered to by all the public and private schools in the State, stressing that his administration is very passionate about education.

"We are very passionate about education. We are doing the same for healthcare, security; those are very critical. Those are the areas where people may be tempted to ignore but they are so important to every other thing we are discussing with respect to development," he stated.

The Governor equally informed that Aba is an industrial hub for the entire South East, with creative potentials and maintained that with more support from the government entrepreneurs will do more and even produce products that can compete favourably in the international market.

He further requested Mrs Tarnawska to visit Aba to see for herself the ingenuity of Aba artisans, saying, "Our people are very creative, very innovative, very focused. They produce virtually everything; they may not be as sophisticated as those in Europe but they work"

Earlier, the Polish Ambassador, who disclosed that the visit was her first to the South East, said that there was a lot that can be done together between Nigeria and Poland.

"Nigeria is a country of great opportunities and potentials. We would like to tap into that potential and look for new avenues of cooperation between Poland and Nigeria ,and in particular your state.

"Last year, the President of Poland visited Nigeria, we signed an MoU on Cooperation, Agriculture and I hope that we can on this basis develop even closer ties with Nigeria and with Abia State.

"We would like to cooperate in Agriculture, Mining, Education and Culture, and I believe that this would be to the benefit of both our great nations.

The Ambassador of Poland was accompanied by an Abia born former member of Polish Parliament, Hon. John Abraham Godson and Uchechi Dakoru, her personal Assistant.

The commissioners for Education and Trade, Commerce and Industry, Prof Uche Eme-Uche and Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu, respectively, as well as the Principal Secretary to the Governor and Chief Strategy Officer joined the Governor in the meeting.

Azubuike Jinanwa/Divine Nwankwo
Govt. House Press, Umuahia, reporting.

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