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Alex Otti Sets To Fix Both Federal, State Projects In Abia
Alex Otti Sets To Fix Both Federal, State Projects In Abia
Alex Otti sets to fix both federal, state projects in Abia. The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has said that he would continue to fix broken and decayed infrastructure in Abia State for the benefit of the people, not minding whether they are federal or state projects.
Otti stated this during a Sunday service at the Living Word Church, Aba, the commercial hub of the state.
He revealed that the state government is currently renovating the permanent orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps, which is a Federal Government facility in the Bende Local Government Area of the state.
Otti said, “The NYSC orientation camp is a federal project but as we know in Abia, we really don’t distinguish between federal and state projects, otherwise, we would not be doing Port Harcourt Road today because it’s a federal road.
We will not be dualizing from the boundary in Owerrinta to Umuikaa; if we wanted to distinguish between federal and state, that’s a federal road, but we are working on it. We will not be doing Ohafia to Arochukwu Road because it’s a federal road but we are doing it.
“When the state Director of NYSC approached us for help, we sent a team to go and look at the place, and the team reported that the camp has 26 buildings plus a hall, all of them in a terrible state of disrepair.
“Nine halls were identified that required serious attention. The least quoted by contractors to fix the place was about N3.6 billion and we decided to do it by direct labour, which cost the state government about N520 million, saving over N3 billion quoted by contractors.
News coming out is that the 9 plus one building have been done by direct labour, completed and instead of spending N3.6 billion, we only spent N520 million. That is how we’ve been able to do most of the things we have done this 20 months without borrowing a kobo; we have not borrowed.”
He explained that he doesn’t hate borrowing, but will only borrow when it is necessary.
Speaking further he asserted that his administration is impatient with dishonest people.
He enthused, “One thing that this administration brings is honesty. And, any time we encounter dishonest people, we are very impatient with them. So, if you want to be a good friend of this administration, remain honest because this administration was brought by God and God is honesty Himself.
“We also have learned, amid scarcity, amid economic crisis, to be very prudent. What one hundred naira may not be able to do elsewhere, it will do it here.”
He thanked the church for its prayers and support right from the time he left his lucrative banking job for the liberation of the state, which took almost ten years to materialize.
Otti said that each time he remembers that there were genuine Abians, men, and women of God upholding him in their prayers, he was strengthened.
He commended the people for not giving up, saying that what is happening in the state today would not have happened if they had given up.
In his sermon, the founder and General Overseer of the Living Word Church, Brother Emma Okorie, described the emergence of Governor Otti as “captivity overturned.”
He recalled a time he went to Abuja to apply for a license to establish a university in Aba, and they told him that Aba was a garbage city and that they would not issue a license to establish a university in a garbage town. He told them that he was not from a garbage city and that the city they called garbage would one day become a golden city.
He said, “What he told them then is now manifesting under the leadership of Governor Otti, stressing that, the visible achievements of the governor are everywhere for all to see, except those who are blind to change.
Alex Otti
Hon. Fyne Ahuama, representing Osisioma South state constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, and his counterpart from Osisioma North state constituency, Hon. Iheanacho Nwaogu, the Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Hon. Chibueze Nwokocha, the Mayor of Osisioma, Hon. Chidi Agu, Mayor of Aba North, Hon. Timothy Iheke, the acting Chairman of the Labour Party in Abia, Hon. Emmanuel Nwaeze Oti, were among government functionaries and political leaders who joined Governor Otti in the worship service.
Okpebholo Threatening Me With Violence, I’ll Fight Back Says Obaseki
Okpebholo threatening me with violence, I’ll fight back says Obaseki. Godwin Obaseki, the immediate past governor of Edo, has accused Monday Okpebholo, his successor, of threatening him with violence. Obaseki spoke during the weekend at an event in London, the United Kingdom.
BACKGROUND
Since assuming office in November 2024, Okpebholo has initiated a series of actions aimed at scrutinising Obaseki’s tenure.
He first constituted a 14-member committee to investigate the assets, liabilities, contracts, and financial decisions made under Obaseki.
Okpebholo then expanded the scrutiny to the state civil service, ordering a probe into all recruitments conducted between May and November 2024, alleging a violation of due process.
Last week, Okpebholo asked the federal government to repatriate Obaseki to answer questions over public funds linked to the controversial Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project.
‘OKPEBHOLO THREATENING ME’
Obaseki said the governor is threatening him with violence and allegedly sent thugs to attack him in the UK.
“Those who live by the sword will die by the sword,” Obaseki said. “And to tell the governor, Okpebholo, I don’t know him; I have never met him. When you start with violence, you will reap violence.
“For one year since I left office, I didn’t say one word. I decided to respect myself and allow them to try [in governance] as well. Go and find out, you won’t see one thing I said about his government.”
He accused Okpebholo’s government of being behind the attack on diplomats during the exhibition in MOWAA.
“As if that was not enough, the government paid people to come to Manchester to attack me,” he said.
“Who has started this violence? Is it me? Last week, this governor held a disgraceful press conference in which he threatened me not to come to Benin.
Obaseki
“They have been threatening violence. So if I respond, nobody should hold me responsible. “I can’t leave myself empty to be hurt and attacked by deranged people.
“So I am going to fight back. I will fight back. I didn’t start the fight. They are afraid. They know they did not win the election.”
Jigawa: 9,600 Teachers Register For Special Training
Jigawa: 9,600 teachers register for special training. No fewer than 9,600 teachers under the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) registered for a competency test to determine the specific training required to improve their skills and enhance teaching outcomes in the state.
The Executive Chairman of the Board, Professor Haruna Musa, revealed this while briefing journalists on the purpose of the examination, adding that 12,000 teachers were expected to register for the exam.
He explained that the state government, under the leadership of Governor Malam Umar Namadi, was committed to repositioning the state education sector as a key foundation for sustainable development, in line with its “12-Point Agenda.”
Prof. Haruna noted that while the government has been spending significant resources to improve educational infrastructure, meaningful learning improvements cannot be achieved without also enhancing the capabilities of teachers.
“Based on that, the State Executive Council approved for the board to organise a competency test for all teachers. This will enable us to understand the kind of training each teacher requires to improve his or her skills”.
“Out of the 9,600 teachers registered for the exam, over 70% have never attended any capacity-building training since they were employed, including some with over 15 years of service,” the Chairman added.
Teachers Register For Special Training
He stated that after the exam, the teachers will be categorised into three groups: Group A, those with both knowledge and teaching skills; Group B, those with knowledge but lacking teaching skills; and Group C, those lacking both knowledge and teaching skills.
“Each group will be offered specialised training. Those in Group C will undergo intensive training and subsequent examinations for a period to ensure they are equipped with the required knowledge and skills”.
“For those with slower learning uptake, we will attach them to competent teachers within their schools for ongoing guidance and mentorship,” Prof Haruna said.
He further stated that the project is not about retrenchment, but his primary goal is to enhance teachers’ capacity for better learning outcomes within the state’s basic education sector.
PFA: Leadway Pensure Leverages Innovations For Quality Service Delivery
PFA: Leadway pensure leverages innovations for quality service delivery. A Pension Fund Administrator (PFA), Leadway Pensure said, it is leveraging innovation to escalate quality
service delivery to its retirement savings account (RSA) holders. This milestone marks 20 years of trust, exceptional service delivery, and value creation as it celebrates its anniversary. It highlights two decades of dedication to protecting the financial wellness of Nigerian workers.
Over the last 20 years, the PFA has served thousands of customers across Nigeria and beyond, standing as a clear testament to its commitment to providing financial stability at various stages of workers’ career journeys.
Speaking on this remarkable achievement, MD/CEO, Leadway Pensure PFA, Olusakin Labeodan, stated that: “As we celebrate 20 years of Leadway Pensure PFA, this milestone is more than a celebration of longevity, it is a tribute to trust, service and innovation.
From the very beginning, our mission has been very clear, to deliver a pension system without barriersOver two decades, we have transformed this vision into reality by simplifying pension access, embracing cutting-edge technology, and ensuring our services are always within reach. With a nationwide presence, a robust mobile platform, and the AI-powered assistant LISA, we have made pension services accessible to eligible Nigerians.
“We have supported countless customers in achieving life goals, from retirement to home ownership, by ensuring access, clarity and care at every step. This is a testament to the strong relationships and legacy we have built with every customer. Trust is at the heart of our service, propelling us to uphold world-class standards and earning us global certifications such as ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for information security, a mark of our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our customers’ funds. ”
Leadway Pensure
Looking ahead, the company said, it is committed to promoting youth-focused financial literacy, growing personal pension plans and strengthening customer engagement across every stage of the pension journey.
“The next years and beyond will be shaped by the same dedication that brought us this far, a future-forward mindset, a culture of excellence, and an unyielding promise to stand by our customers every step of the way,” Olusakin concluded.
As it commemorates 20 years of service, Leadway Pensure reaffirms its commitment to simplifying retirement planning, delivering consistent value, and driving financial inclusion across Nigeria.
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