Economy
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.
Economy
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC is Nigeria’s only reliable political party, others brought insecurity, hunger, says Atiku. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only reliable political party in the country, noting that others have brought insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, during the official opening of the ADC state secretariat, Abubakar said the party is ready for a 2027 victory but urged Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation.
He also asked Taraba residents to take part in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, adding that their participation is crucial to reversing Nigeria’s worsening hardship.
“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Channels Television quoted Atiku as saying.
“Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties, and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment. “The youths and women should know that we are doing this for them to have a better future, and I am holding on to their promise. “ADC will win Taraba state and win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party
Abubakar, who formally joined the ADC on Monday—17 months before the 2027 general election—said his experience across political platforms convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties lack the capacity to rescue the country.
He resigned from the PDP on July 16, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the opposition party as his reason for leaving.
Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development
Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development
Akwa Ibom governor pledges commitment to tourism, blue economy development… commends Editi Effiong for projecting State’s tourism potentials
As part of his effort to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.
The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie, “The Black Book 2” (Old Scores), at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area.
He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong, for his talent, vision, inspiration, and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.
Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired, and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.
“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.
“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.
“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.
The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support, and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.
“We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.
“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this State in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.

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On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.
He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the State as one of the most treasured locations in the country.
Crime
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.
Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.
“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.
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