The Abia State Government (ABSG) issued a stern warning on Sunday against actions that could trigger stampedes, particularly the spraying of cash and gift items at events with large crowds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a press release titled “Public Safety Alert” and signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and … Read more
Retired Permanent Secretaries in Abia State have urged Governor Alex Otti to release their outstanding severance packages and entitlements, including gratuities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former officials, who retired in 2023, made this appeal at a press conference held in Umuahia, the state capital, on Friday. The retirees shared the financial difficulties they … Read more
Governor Alex Otti has assured workers in Abia State that the new minimum wage will be implemented in October 2024. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press conference in Umuahia. Kanu confirmed that the wage increase would apply to all categories of workers and fulfills Governor … Read more
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has announced her intention to pursue legal action against individuals who misuse her name for political propaganda. This statement comes in response to a blog post falsely attributing critical remarks to her about Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the … Read more
Rep. Ginger Onwusibe (LP-Abia) has defended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu’s call for Governor Alex Otti of Abia to join the All Progressives Congress, APC. Onwusibe, who is the leader of the Labour Party caucus in the House, said this in his response to a statement credited to Rep. Obi … Read more
Abia, Anambra and Bayelsa states governors asked protesting youths to adhere to President Bola Tinubu’s call for dialogue EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and his counterparts in Anambra and Bayelsa states, Charles Soludo and Duoye Diri respectively, have taken the same path with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by calling on … Read more
Governor Alex Otti, Abia State, interest-free loans, micro-businesses, entrepreneurship, economic development, Abia entrepreneurs, loan scheme Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has launched the disbursement of a ₦1 billion interest-free loan under the state cooperative support scheme for 10,000 nano and micro business operators across the state’s 184 electoral wards. … Read more
NLC Abia chapter gives Governor Alex Otti 14-day ultimatum to pay the ₦30,000 minimum wage and ₦35,000 palliative wage. The NLC and TUC demand immediate payment of wages approved by the federal government eight months ago. The ultimatum was communicated through a letter addressed to the governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress … Read more
Protest erupts after a truck crashes into a bus at a police checkpoint in Abia State, killing at least eighteen people. Residents demand the return of the police officers on duty at the checkpoint and vow to continue protesting until Governor Alex Otti visits the scene. The road is blocked by bus drivers and other … Read more
Abia State NLC accuses Governor Alex Otti of withholding workers’ seven months’ salaries Criticism arises as governor insists on another verification exercise for state workers State government directs workers to upload documents online for verification process between May 10 and May 31, 2024 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State chapter of the Nigeria Labour … Read more
Governor Otti reveals inheriting significant debt from predecessor, emphasizes responsible financial management. Pension arrears cleared, commitment to timely payment of entitlements reiterated. Focus on infrastructure development evident, with restoration efforts underway in neglected local government areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti on Friday revealed that he inherited a debt of N192.2 … Read more
Abia State was known to be among states owing workers salaries and pensions Since his election as Governor of Abia a year ago, Alex Otti has cleared all salary arrears and pension backlogs. He recently signed a bill to stop payment of pension to former governors and their deputies to free up funds for development. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has openly expressed his confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s capacity to address and ultimately resolve qNigeria’s lingering economic challenges. The governor expressed confidence in Tinubu’s government in a birthday message on the occasion of President Tinubu’s 72nd birthday, celebrated on Friday. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged state governors who pay pensions to former governors and their deputies to emulate Abia State Governor Alex Otti and put an end to the practice, which he described as “outrageous” and “a daylight robbery.” During a visit to Otti’s country home in Nvosi, Isiala … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, said that his administration actually budgeted 150 million naira for two Toyota Hilux vehicles, saying that the 1.5 billion naira initially stated in an earlier report was an error from software. Governor Otti said this on Tuesday at Ezeukwu road market in Aba, while responding … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abia State Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has apprehended a suspected car thief in Aba and recovered a stolen vehicle from him. The Assistant Road Commander (Public Education) of FRSC in Abia, Chinwendu Enyioko, made this known in a statement on Sunday. Editor’s Picks UNILORIN Student Abducted In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abia state governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that his administration has identified doctors on the state payroll who migrated abroad in pursuit of better opportunities, commonly known as ‘Japa,’ who still receive salaries from the state government despite their departure from state employment. According to PUNCH, this disclosure came during … Read more