Abia Gov. Alex Otti has announced a N1 billion Teachers’ Appreciation Fund for teachers across the state and ordered the immediate settlement of outstanding check-off dues and salary arrears owed to teachers. Otti made the announcement on Monday at the Michael Okpara Event Centre, Umuahia, during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, following demands presented…
Abia Governor, Dr Alex Otti, says his administration is repositioning the state from conventional trading to manufacturing and technology-driven digital commerce. Otti stated this at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, during the Igbo Day Lecture and Dinner organised by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, with the theme, “The Igbo Charter and Development of Ala Igbo.” The governor…
Abia Gov. Alex Otti has directed security agencies in the state to ensure a level playing field for all political parties to conduct lawful political activities and campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Otti gave the directive during the monthly Abia State Security Council meeting, where security challenges and measures to sustain peace and…
The Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, Most Rev. Augustine Ndubueze Echema, has described Abia State Governor, Dr Alex C. Otti, as a leader with integrity, saying his achievements will speak for him as he seeks re-election in 2027. Bishop Echema made the remarks on Sunday at Christ the King Cathedral, Asa Road, Aba, Abia State,…
UMUAHIA — The United Kingdom and Abia State Government are exploring deeper cooperation in digital transformation, power, trade, investment and other sectors aimed at supporting economic development in the state. The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Jonny Baxter, stated this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Abia State Governor, Dr Alex…
UMUAHIA — The Abia Government and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of an access road across the railway corridor linking Okpara Square and Akanu Ibiam Street (Goodshed) to Bende Road in Umuahia. The MoU was signed at the Governor’s Office, Umuahia, as part of efforts…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed the harmonisation of the 2023 and 2025 Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for immediate implementation at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH). Otti gave the directive on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, when he received a progress report from the ABSUTH Board and Management, led by its Chairman,…
