The Government of Abia State is by this notice informing all property owners in the Aba metropolis and the general public that, in line with the government’s commitment towards the rebuilding of the city of Aba, which necessitated the establishment of the Aba Urban Renewal Office, the agencies of government will commence a demolition exercise of all structures, property, stalls and shop which encroach into the road, seven days from this announcement. The properties to be demolished include but not limited to buildings on service lanes, illegal shops, illegal fences and such other structures that constitute a blockade to the…
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The governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, will be the first common and ordinary governor in the history of Nigeria and will be the quintessential servant leader, so said Godwin Adindu, Chief Press Secretary to the governor. Adindu said Governor Ikpeazu is set to cause a revolution in Nigeria as far as the person and the office of the governor is concerned as he will demystify the office and the person of the governor and remove all the ceremonies and chivalries that disconnect the leader from the people. “He is the common governor for the common man. He emerged…
The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has formally directed that the appellations; His Excellency and Executive , be dropped in all official and informal communication with him. He would rather prefer to be addressed simply as Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor of Abia State. The Governor wants all public communication to be concentrated on the work and policies of the state and not on the person of the Governor and has therefore directed all contractors, political groups, individuals and party loyalists not to put his portrait on billboards, posters and signages but to ONLY use the pictures of ongoing projects…
Gov Ikpeazu inspects 34km Ndioji-Ndiokereke- Arochukwu Road, Sets December for its completion Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, says the 34km Ndioji-Ndiokereke- Arochukwu Road will be completed by December this year. He gave the assurance while inspecting the progress of work on the road. According to him, work on the road which has been stalled for sometime will recommence in the next few weeks,adding that he is passionate about the plight of Arochukwu people over bad road. He said he was happy that 7km of the road has been asphalted with an additional 7km stonebased and commended the contractor handling the…
A victory thanksgiving service has been held in Abia State by the outgoing Government of Chief Theodore Orji to thank God for his numerous blessings to the State over the past years. The Interdenominational thanksgiving service which held at the new International Conference Centre, Umuahia featured special prayers, songs and thanksgiving. Speaking at the event, Governor Orji thanked Abians for their massive support over the past years which he said saw him through governance. According to him, “being governor is not easy as a leader has to endure many things” and thanked God for sanctioning and seeing him through his…
Whereas the Government of Abia State is aware of the high level of injustice being meted to our party–the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 Abia State Governorship election;Whereas the government of Abia State believes that only a peaceful and harmonious relationship among Abians can be a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic growth of our dear state;Whereas the INEC Returning Officer for Abia State Prof Benjamin Ozumba has ordered a supplementary election in some units in the State with a total number of 179,224 registered voters as announced by him;Whereas in the already released results by Prof Benjamin Ozumba, the…
The four newly appointed transition committee chairmen of Aba North, Aba South, Umuahia North and Umuahia South as well as the Deputy chairmen of Aba South and Aba North LGAs have been sworn-in. They are Chimaobi Ebisike, Aba North, Obioma Ekpem, Aba South, Emenike Onuoha, Umuahia South and Suleiman Ukandu for Umuahia North as well as deputy chairmen Dr. Kate Obiechina of Aba South, and Aja Ogwo of Aba North LGA. Giving the charge to the newly appointed chairmen and their deputies after they had taken their oath, Governor T.A.Orji told them that their job is very important especially with…
Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has called on Christians in the country to use the period of Easter to pray fervently for continued peace and unity of Nigeria. In his Easter message to the people through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, the Governor further enjoined Christians to pray for the successful completion of the April 11, 2015 governorship and House of Assembly elections and a smooth transition to power. According to him, the lessons of love, humility, selflessness, forgiveness and perseverance shown by the Lord Jesus Christ through his death on the cross and resurrection should be…
Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has been elected the winner of the Abia Central Senatorial seat in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries by polling 221 votes of the 222 votes cast with one voided vote.The Governor was the sole contestant for the position.Announcing the results at the end of the primaries held at the Umuahia Township Stadium, the returning officer, Ndidi Okereke said a total of 222 delegates were accredited while there was one void vote.Speaking at the occasion, Governor Orji thanked God and all Abians who were instrumental to the success of the project.He said that he…
Board Reduction inGov Orji Approves 20% Across Board Reduction in School Fees of Students of Abia State University (ABSU) The education friendly Governor of Abia State, Chief Theodore Orji, has approved 20 per cent across board reduction in the school fees of students of Abia State University, Uturu. In a statement signed by Secretary to Abia State Government, Professor Mkpa Agu Mkpa, Governor Orji said the gesture was to boost education in the state. “Following the present economic crunch in the country occasioned by the oil prices in the international market, as a result of which students of ABSU and…