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  Opinion   1. Obinna Oriaku served as Commissioner for Finance in Abia State from 2015 to 2019, during the first term of Okezie Ikpeazu. Ekwedike served on a pro bono basis, as Abia State never paid his salary; instead, it was First Bank that covered his remuneration since he was on secondment for the four years he served. The Abia State Government, through the then SSG, Eme Okoro, formally wrote to First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) requesting his services as a seasoned public sector banker and administrator that has done well with successive governments in Enugu State (copy attached). We carry receipts.  He ensured a reduction in what his predecessor was entitled to for FAAC meetings in Abuja, cutting it from ₦1.6 million to ₦500,000, whereas under the “New Abia”, it stands at ₦10 million. Due to the recession of that era and indeed until 2019 when he left Executive Council allowances were reduced from ₦1 million to ₦500,000. We remain proud of the sacrificial leadership and ...

  Opinion   EXPOSITORY: Fraudulent Duplication of Primary Health Care (PHC) Projects in Abia State and the Need for an Investigation – Obinna Oriaku | #NwokeukwuMascot On Friday, February 21st, I alluded to the discovery of systemic fraud in public procurement by the Abia State Government and promised to provide more details this week. As expected, Otti’s media aides launched a shallow attack against me, targeting the administration I served from 2015 to 2019, as though I were the Governor. I remain proud of my period of service, as many significant achievements were made despite challenging economic circumstances two recession periods from 2015 to 2017. With the state’s FAAC and JAAC allocations at N4.3 billion monthly then, and now at N20 billion, Governor Otti’s profligacy will only lead to further mismanagement. My response aims to educate the public on the fundamental distinctions between a World Bank project and state-run initiatives, as seen in Abia. Recently, one of O...

  News   …Condoles with Isiama Afaraukwu Community in Umuahia Over Murder of Woman and Her Twin Children | #NwokeukwuMascot  Following the prevalence of substance abuse and its destructive effects on youths, the Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District,  Senator Austin Akobundu , has pledged to actively engage the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the National Orientation Agency (NOA), security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, and other critical stakeholders to effectively tackle the menace among youths in Abia Central Senatorial District. The senator stated this while reacting to the heinous murder of a woman and her twin children, allegedly by her brother, who was believed to be battling mental health challenges due to substance abuse, in Isiama Afaraukwu, Umuahia North LGA of the state. The tragic incident, which occurred last week, has left the comm...

  Education   File Image There was widespread jubilation in Obingwa Local Government Area (LGA) as Elder. Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, the lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA), once again sponsored free JAMB registration for about 300 indigent students across the state. Speaking at the enrollment center, Comprehensive Secondary School, Osusu Amaukwa, Obingwa LGA, Elder Erondu Jnr, the founder of the  Igodo Igwe Foundation , emphasized that the initiative aims to provide opportunities for students eager to further their education but constrained by financial difficulties. Represented by his spokesperson, George Egejuru, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Service reiterated his strong belief in the power of education. He explained that the annual intervention program is designed to ease the financial burden on parents while equipping young individuals with the tools for a brighter future. Elder Erondu Jnr...

  Education   Worried by the worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Service, Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA), Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, has launched a free JAMB/UTME registration initiative for indigent students in his constituency. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, George Egejuru, and made available to newsmen, the lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in ABHA lamented that many intelligent students in his constituency often miss opportunities to gain admission into higher institutions due to a lack of funds. This, he said, prompted his decision to intervene by investing in their education and other human capital development programs. The founder of the Igodo Igwe Foundation urged beneficiaries of his 2025 free JAMB registration program to take full advantage of the initiative to realize their academic aspirations in institutions of higher learning. The Uhie-born legislator expressed gratitude t...

  News   Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has reaffirmed his support for Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party, daring his party to expel him after his recent suspension. Speaking in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, during a birthday event attended by Governor Otti, Wabara maintained that his commitment and support to Governor Alex Otti is above party membership. His words: “Since they have suspended me, they can go ahead and expel me from the party. Before I became a card-carrying member of the PDP, before I was with the NRC in this state, I, Adolphus Nduneweh Wabara, was first and foremost a citizen of Abia,” he stated. “Politics ends after campaigns and elections; then governance begins. Even a blind man can see the transformation happening in Abia. I am saying it again—maybe now that they have suspended me, they will proceed to expel me. But regardless, sir [Governor Otti], continue with your go...