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Abia inches to become Nigeria’s prime Economic Hub 

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“Those who own the land must lead the way and develop in accordance with the values they hold dear – Abia state holds the value of commerce and industry so dear and has been reckoned over the years as a leader” – Alex Otti By Njoku SaintJerry A. With the flag off ceremony of the construction of an industrial complex to be seated in over 1,000 hectares of virgin land, the Abia State Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP) housing manufacturing bases, petrochemical and fertiliser plants, modular refinery, mini seaport, hotels, tech…

Diaspora Alliance group send message of Appreciation to Otti’s government 

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“Group thanked Alex Otti in repositioning the state to its former glory as center of commerce, entertainment and industry and encourages DG, ABSOA, to consider motivational activities like Abia Citizens Service Award”  By Njoku SaintJerry A.   A group known as Diaspora Alliance for good Governance in collaboration with Abia State Orientation Agency (ABSOA) send congratulatory message to the government of Alex Otti for the good works of restoring the beauty of Aba through its dedication to clean up the city, restore badly damaged road networks that has been abandoned…

The New Abia and the collapse of the old structure

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Administrative competence and capacity is the bedrock of any would be successful institution and this is where the Alex Otti led Labour party government decided to hit the first hammer By Njoku SaintJerry A. While individuals from previous failed PDP administration, struggling to regain relevance make frantic efforts to discredit the Alex Otti Labour party government as underperforming albeit in their ignorance and conceit, news of a new Abia continue to hit the airwaves evidenced by regular visits and commentaries by world leaders. First it was Charly Boy (a.k.a –…

How Africa’s biggest film awards created 27,000 jobs in 10 years

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A new report on the audiovisual industry has indicated that at least 27,000 jobs have been created by the biggest awards ceremony in Africa’s film industry in the last decade. By Ochowechi elijah The report also revealed that beyond delivering on its dedication to honouring exceptional achievement in film and television, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) also plays a critical role in boosting economic opportunities on the continent. The AMVCA Impact Report released by BHM Research & Intelligence shows that since its inception, each edition of the ceremony…

Deputy Governors: Spare or Worthless Tyres?

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  “..Succession contemplations invoke paralyzing and phobic reactions from most Nigerian officeholders for self-conceit, fear of the unknown, dictatorial tendencies, greed and institutionalizing a personal fiefdom” By Dave Baro-Thomas The innuendos, machinations, and underbellies among the political class most often cross the bars of sanity and reasonability. It confounds the uninitiated and unearths treacherousness, backstabbing, and sometimes the inexplicable destruction of lives and properties that characterize the insatiable appetites of some politicians to wrestle, seize, sustain power or ruthlessly dislodge their perceived enemies at the slightest provocation, whether within the…

Abia and Otti’s disruptive approach to the old order

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Alex Otti and Labour Party came with a prepared template to disrupt and overhaul entire enterprise of Abia dysfunctional administrative system By Njoku SaintJerry A. Chief John Okiyi Kalu,(KOK) former Commissioner for Trade & Investment, and Director of Strategic Communication of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Abia state wrote and published what he refers to as the Original Abia to the New Abia, a mockery of the Alex Otti led Labour Party government. Naturally, one would have let it slip as a work of self conceit as it is…

Dealing with the opposition and the tribunals: LP assures Abians of continuous victory

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“The hallmark of Labour is discipline and hard-work and that is what we want to adopt to guide Abians into economic prosperity and security and at any time the opportunity show itself we prove it that this government is in the business of changing the face of governance in Abia state. Perhaps this is what is giving the Oppositions a nightmare but do they have a choice” – Njoku Jerry A.