Her Execellency Dame Patience Jonathan wife of the president (middle) flanked from L-R Gov. T.A. Orji, his wife Mercy Orji, Alh. Aminu Tambuwal, Speaker house of Reps and his deputy Hon. Emeka Ihedioha during the funeral service of Late Eze Bob Ogbonna father of Hon. Nkiruka Onyejiocha, Member Reps. Isukwuato/Umunneochi Federal Contituency at Methodist Church Nigeria Umueze, Amuda Isuochi, Umunneochi LGA of Abia state. Tags: Abia, Abia photo News, abia state, Abia State Governor, Dame Patience, Emeka Ihedioha, Governor T.A. Orji, News, Nigeria, Nnaji Obed Asiegbu, Ochendo, T A Orji (Ochendo), T.A. Orji, Tony Steve, Umuahia Abia State Government Press…
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We, the Governors of the South-east geo-political zone received with sadness the news of the transition to eternity of our illustrious Son, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa after attaining 96 years of age.The eminent jurist had been missing from the public space as he battled with illness. We were with him in prayers, hoping that he would rise up from his sick bed to continue his march to possibly become a centenarian. But the will of the Almighty God has prevailed.Though Justice Oputa left the stage at a ripe age of 96, our eyes are still drenched in tears for losing such…
Vice President Namadi Sambo (2nd right) flanked from theleft by Gov. Elechi of Ebonyi state, Gov. TA Orji a lso the Chairman South-east governors’ forum and Gov. Chime of Enuguwhen they paid a condolence visit on the VP over the death of hisbrother in Abuja. Tags: abia state, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu people, Gov.T.A. Orji, Imo state, T.A. Orji, Umuahia Abia State Government Press Release
Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has condoled with the Oputa family on the sudden demise of legal icon and retired Supreme Court Justice, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa at the age of 96. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, the Governor described the late sage as a man of peace who preached peace, justice and fairplay during his lifetime.Governor Orji said the death of the former legal luminary is painful and a great loss to the nation, saying that his wealth of experience is needed at this time of the nation’s history.‘’I am grieved by the…
THE DAWN OF A NEW BEGINNING….An Inaugural address presented by his Excellency, Chief T A Orji (Ochendo) May 29th 2011.May 30, 2011 at 1:35pmTHE DAWN OF A NEW BEGINNINGAn Inaugural address presented by his Excellency, Chief T A Orji (Ochendo) May 29th 2011. Protocols!My good people of Abia StateDistinguished Ladies and Gentlemen I address you today with overflowing gratitude, and keen sense of humility to the Almighty God, and to the entire good people of Abia State. I have every cause to be happy and to be rejoicing with you today, but I am also deeply aware of the enormous…
Gov. TA Orji (2nd right) flanked from left Dr. Andah Amgbaso, Secretary Legal FRCN, Alhaji Ladan Salihu, Director General, Federal Radio Coporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and Sani Suleiman, Director News and Current affairs FRCN Headquaters Abuja in a group photograph after their courtesy visit on the governor in Umuahia. Abia State Government Press Release
His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State has dissolved the Transition Committee (TC) chairmen and Councillors of the 17 Local Government Areas in accordance with the existing law of the state. The Governor says that the dissolution takes effect from Monday, May 5, 2014 since their tenure is up. The Governor further directs the TC chairmen and Councillors to handover to the Heads of Service in their different Local Governments. The Governor apart from thanking them for rendering service to the state, wishes them well in their future endeavors. Signed:Charles AjunwaChief Press Secretary to the Governor Tags: Abia, as a Commissioner in…
DISTINGUISHED LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! I have the honor and privilege to address you today as we celebrate this year’s annual Workers’ Day. The 1st day of May of every year has been set aside world-wide, to appreciate the contributions that workers of the world make in the development of mankind. Here in Abia State, we have good reasons to celebrate our workers for their improving productivity, and especially for their stabilizing effect on our polity, and the peaceful environment that our people enjoy everywhere. The theme of this year’s Workers’ Day is : ‘Building Enduring Peace and Unity – Panacea for Sustainable…
Gov. T.A Orji – Hero of Public Service Gov. TA Orji (right) receiving an award as from Barr. G.C.Adiele, Head of Service, Abia state during the 2014 workers’ day celebration in Umuahia. Tags: Abia, Abia State Governor, Chief T.A Orji, Emeka Wogu, Labour, Umuahia, Workers Abia State Government Press Release
Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has condoled Vice-President Namadi Sambo over the death of his immediate younger brother, Captain Sabo Sambo, who died recently in a ghastly car accident along Airport Road, Abuja. Governor Orji who described late Sabo as a respectful and hard working gentleman, said his death was a huge loss to the aviation industry in the country. The governor who disclosed this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, prayed God Almighty to grant the second family and the immediate family of deceased the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. “I…
The Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has said that Nigerians must unite against evil that is currently threatening the peace of the country as the only way to overcome and pass through its red sea. In an Easter message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, made available to our correspondent in Umuahia, Governor Orji said terrorist organisations always seek ways to divide communities, but those who have overcome and have been able to attain stability have done it through unity. “They stand united against terrorism. We believe that Nigeria will overcome and this Easter presents us that…
A SPEECH PRESENTED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, CHIEF T. A. ORJI (OCHENDO), GOVERNOR Abia STATE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE SOUTH-East EXECUTIVES OF THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR Good GOVERNANCE (NACOGG), AND THE INSTALLATION OF HIS EXCELLENCY AS ‘THE PILLAR OF Good GOVERNANCE IN THE NATION’, HOLDING AT THE MICHAEL OKPARA AUDITORIUM, UMUAHIA, ON THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL, 2014 DISTINGUISHED LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! It is my pleasure to be here today to witness this epoch making occasion – the inauguration of the Executives of the South-East Chapter of the National Coalition for Good Governance. You have also decided…
Chief Theodore Orji has lauded the state’s performance in the 2013 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, where the State emerged as the overall second best in the official result released by WASSCE. The results released by WASSCE showed that 12 states in Nigeria recorded percentage that were above national average in the following order: Anambra State (67.85 per cent), Abia State (65.17 per cent), Rivers State (58.56 per cent), Lagos State (56.03), Cross River State (53.34 per cent), Bayelsa State (51.66 per cent), Enugu State (50.22 per cent), Delta State (46.49 per cent), Imo State (46.03per cent), Abuja (43.9 per…
S/N NAMES RANK GL. SCHOOL BEFORE DISENGAGEMENT STATE OF ORIGIN 1. ONYEKWERE NKEIRUKA H. H/M III 07 OHURU COMM. SCHOOL OBINGWA IMO 2. OBILOR OBINNA H/M III 07 OGBOKO COMM. SCH. OZUITEM IMO 3. NWANKWO SCHOLASTICA U. SENIOR MASTER 10 UMUAJA COMM. SCH. SCH UGWUNAGBO LGEA EBONYI 4. OGBUEHI HELEN UJU H/M 10 OVER-RAIL PRI. SCHOOL UZUAKOLI IMO 5. OKAFOR NGOZI FLORENCE DEP. DIR. EDU 15 OLD COURT PRIM. SCH. IABA SOUTH LGEA ANA-MBRA 6. JAMES MARIA A. H/M I 09 CITY NURSERY/PRI. II OSSAH ROAD UMUAHIA ANA-MBRA 7. MRS. DURU E.C. CE OFFR. 14 INFANTORY BATALLION PRI. SCH.…
Abia Governor, chief Theodore Orji has signed the 2014 budget of 115.3 billion naira into law.The Abia state chief executive had on the 30th of December 2013 presented a budget outlay of 149.6 billion naira to the state house of Assembly followed by a breakdown of the outlay by the State commissioner for Finance in January this year.However the state legislature after assessing the budget reduced it. Speaker of the state house of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ude Okochukwu explained that the adjustment became necessary following harmonization of policy thrust of MDAs with actual appropriation submitted to the house He said…
S/No INSTITUTION SURNAME OTHER NAMES DISCIPLINE SEX LGA BANK DETAILS PHONE NUMBER MATRIC NO. 1. ASCHT ABA EGEMBA GRACE U. CHT FEMALE UMUAHIA NORTH FCMB-0299570018 07030825621 012/SHS/CHT/0321 2. ASCHT ABA EZEIGBO JANE CHIKA CHT FEMALE UMUAHIA NORTH 012/SHS/CHT/0337 3. ASCHT ABA UCHECHI RITA CHT FEMALE UMUAHIA NORTH 012/SHS/CHT/0525 4. Read More → Tags: Bursary, empowerment, Nigeria, Youth Abia State Government Press Release
S/No APP. NO SURNAME OTHER NAMES LAW SCHOOL SEX LGA BANK DETAILS PHONE NUMBER REMARKS 1. A/2013/19128 ADAIWO CHUKWUEMEKA LAGOS MALE BENDE 2. K/2013/24422 ADANZE TONY KALU ABUJA FEMALE BENDE 3. AD/2013/18728 ADIELE JUSTICE DABERECHI LAGOS MALE UMUAHIA NORTH 4. A/2013/20843 AFOROLE VICTOR UZOMA KANO Read More → Tags: empowerment, School, T.A. Orji, Youth Abia State Government Press Release
It has come to the knowledge of Abia State government about the rumour making rounds within and outside the state that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State, Chief T.A. Orji, has endorsed a governorship candidate for the 2015 election. Government wishes to state that the said rumour is a figment of the imagination of the peddlers. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Charles Ajunwa stated that the Governor as a democrat, who believes in justice and equity had at no time endorsed anyone for the 2015 governorship position. Mr. Ajunwa asserted that as…
A SPEECH PRESENTED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, CHIEF T. A. ORJI (OCHENDO), Governor Abia STATE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2014 Abia State EASTER CARNIVAL/CANTATA LOGO, HOLDING AT THE ULTRA MORDERN SKILLS ACQUISITION CENTRE, UMUAHIA, ON THE 21ST DAY OFMARCH, 2014 DISTINGUISHED LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! It is my pleasure to be here today to witness the unfolding of a unique event in Abia State, which is the unveiling of the 2014 Abia State Easter Carnival/Cantata Logo. It is never easy to conceive a monumental idea such as this – that will stand the test of time, and to quickly and boldly…
Ministry of Environment Umuahia, Abia State Invitation to Tender The Abia State Ministry of Environment invites tenders from reputable construction companies for the Control of Gully Erosion at: Site Description: Along Holy Hill International Academy, Umueledi, Old Umuahia Location LGA: Umuahia South Tenders must be accompanied with evidence of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission, Abia State Ministry of Works, Payment of appropriate tender fees into Government IGR Account and Current Tax Clearance Certificates. Tenders are expected to reach the office address below on or before 17th April, 2014. Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Environment School Road Secretariat, Umuahia, Abia State Signed: Elder O. C.…