Otti approves N1bn for Abia health insurance scheme
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA—Governor Alex Otti, has approved the sum of N1 billion for Abia State Health Insurance Scheme, following the approval for the formal rolling out of the scheme by the State Executive Council. This is as the Governor has approved the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Mereibeole, who retired recently from the Federal Ministry […]
Otti sympathizes with victims of Aba catholic feast tragedy
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed sympathy with the families of the victims of the Catholic feast procession which reportedly claimed 5 lives with several faithful injured.
Without borrowing I’ve paid N90bn of N191bn debt inherited – Otti
“I inherited N191.3bn from my predecessor. My predecessor inherited about N35 billion from his predecessor”
Otti’s Labour Party loses as ZLP sweeps Abia Council poll
The ruling Labour Party (LP) in Abia State suffered a major setback as the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) clinched victory in 15 out of 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the November 2 council polls.
We’re Starving: Retired permanent secretaries appeal to Otti for severance pay
Retired Permanent Secretaries of Abia State, who were disengaged from service in 2023, have urgently appealed to Governor Alex Otti to pay their severance packages and other entitlements, including gratuities.
Governor Otti absent as Labour Party kicks off Abia LG election campaign
By Ugochukwu Alaribe Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti and members of his cabinet were noticeably absent as the Labour Party (LP) launched its campaign for the upcoming November 2, 2024, local government election in Aba. Although Governor Otti has reiterated his allegiance to the LP, it is reported that some of his loyalists have […]
Otti sacks Abia varsity VC, approves release of white paper on visitation panel
Governor Alex Otti has sacked the Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University, Professor Onyemachi Ogbolu, and appointed Professor Ndukwe Okeudo as a replacement.
Govs Otti, Eno collaborate to improve Abia–Akwa Ibom link roads
The governors of Abia and Akwa Ibom States, Dr. Alex Otti and Pastor Umo Eno, have agreed to collaborate on repairing critical roads connecting their states to improve accessibility and strengthen economic ties between their communities.
Aba residents send SOS to Otti over Ovom Street gully erosion
The residents of Ovom Street, Ogbor Hill in Aba, Abia State, have sent a Save our Soul, SOS, message to the state government to urgently reconstruct the Ovom Street erosion site which is threatening lives and property in the area.
Why we are yet to pay N70,000 new minimum wage – Otti
Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has disclosed reason why the state is yet to commence the payment of the N70,000 new minimum wage to civil servants in the state.
LP crisis: Abure-led NEC to meet, prepare response for Obi, Otti
There are strong indications that the Labour Party (LP), under the leadership of Julius Abure, is preparing a strong response to what it considers an affront by the party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti.
LP crisis: NLC’s LP Transition Committee gives conditional support to Obi, Otti initiative
The Political Commission of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and it’s National Transition Committee have given conditional support for the Peter Obi/ Governor Alex Otti-led initiative to reposition the Labour Party (LP).
Abia ready for LG poll, as Otti swears in ABSIEC chair
Abia State appears set for Local Government election as Governor Alex Otti, Thursday, swore in the Chairman and members of the Board of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC).
LP crisis: Another claimant to chairmanship position, dismisses Otti’s stakeholders’ meeting
Another claimant to the tool for 300 level if National Chairmanship of the Labour Party (LP), Callistus Uju Okafor, has dismissed the party’s stakeholders meeting convened by the Abia State Governor, as illegal, unconstitutional and a mere jamboree.
You lack power to convene NEC meeting, LP tells Obi, Otti
Labour Party (LP) has warned its 2023 Presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra, Mr. Peter Obi and Alex Otti, governor of Abia, to stop the purported National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, saying that the duo have no authority to convene a NEC meeting on behalf of the party.
Otti flags of 41.4km Ohafia-Arochukwu road
…Vows to end ‘no easy route to Aro’ adage By Steve Oko Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State, Wednesday vowed to end the age-long adage of “no easy route to Aro”, when he flagged off the reconstruction of the 41.4 kilometer Ohafia-Arochukwu federal road. The ancient regional road first constructed in the 60s by the […]
