The governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has assured that the state government would adequately compensate land owners of the proposed federal government planned airport project in the state. Otti also commended the people of Nsulu in Isiala Ngwa North local government area of the state and their spirit of commitment and sincerity of purpose in identifying with the …

A few days ago, Abia State Governor,  Dr. Alex Otti delivered his New Year. That was the second of such a broadcast since his assumption of office on 29 May, 2023. The message was basically an account of the sterling stewardship of the governor in the last 18 months of his administration and his plans in the New Year. A …

In my own view, precisely, the message that resonates from the speech by Prof. ACB Agbazure at the new year day festival at Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South is that of acclimatisation. I am sure many well-meaning Abians would discern this message from that open-air controversial speech. I have taken time to read through the avalanche of commentaries arising from …

Great Christmas, indeed! So many events and so many activities! So many returnees from home and abroad! The Lagosians, especially members of the Ngwa Social Club and the Elite Club, all dislodged from the West into Abia. The Abuja-based political class, in their characteristic fashion, was homeward bound. The Diaspora community emptied into Abia like never before. There were burials, …

This is beyond politics. Politics is a dirty game but this is not dirty. This is crystal clean. Let’s be jubilant for once. Let’s sing the lullaby of victory. Let’s sing the epic chorus of eulogy. Let’s roll out drums in dance and celebration. The coming of an airport at Ubaha Nsulu is a great milestone, a generational gift, a …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has said that the previous administration, led by the party’s former governors did not accumulate any debt. This comes as the state governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday, disclosed that his administration had cleared N90 billion of the N191.2 billion debt inherited from past governments within 15 months, all without taking on any …

Under the leadership of Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, Abia State has undergone unprecedented transformation in virtually all fields of human endeavor. One area, however, where the government has been particularly outstanding is roads infrastructure. From the moment the governor assumed office in May 2023, he set to work immediately, seeking to rebuild the roads in the State, especially in the …

Abia and Akwa Ibom state governments have forged a partnership to ensure accessibility of roads linking the two neighbouring states. The understanding was reached during a condolence visit on Governor Umo Eno by the Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, at the Government House at the weekend. The PUNCH reported that Eno lost his wife, Patience, on 26 September. “She …

The question has come frequently to me in the passing week: “Which of the Labour Party are you now, ZLP (Zenith Labour Party) or LP?” I know that this question must have come to many of my Labour Party faithfuls and followers of Governor Alex Otti. The answer is simple: Otti is the party. Where he is at any time …

No, I cannot boost of being a great singer or a songster. But, today, a song has come naturally to me and my voice is sublime. I am singing a song of jubilation. I sing because I am happy. I sing because I am free. I sing because in few days to come, precisely on 2 October 2024, a new …