customized13:
Aba need roads with markings and pedestrian walkways. The city is enormously endowed with individual who strife hard, the government isn't just playing its part.

British planned aba well

asha80:
British planned aba well

I don't think its the British that planned Aba. I THINK ABA WAS PLANNED BY THE LATE GOV SAM MBAKWE ADMINISTRATION

Super1759:
I sincerely will pray one prayer for you. May you be blessed like ABA for having ta orji. and if you are sincere with your post may God prosper you but if not may he not let you see 2015 and nemesis will follow u

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since you prayed this prayer, the person you quoted has seen 2015, that doesn't make you look good now, I must say....

oneeast:


You have shown that you are a pig by all standards.

Everybody and not only me knows that Abia is hell..

Aba is in shambles.. Aba is the filthiest place one can find in Nigeria. Umahia is just another backward rural state capital with little or nothing happening there, and cannot be compared to a more modern place as Awka with ongoing flyovers, infrastructures, malls, 5 star facilities,booming hospitality industry etc

Aba has the worst roads one can find in Nigeria. The most unfriendly environment is found in Aba and Abia state as a whole. Have you been to recently to see the decay in your hellish state of Abia?

Go to youtube and see videos of aba. It is very horrible. I cannot wish my enemy Aba..

There is no basis for comparison because my state is by far more organized, developed with good roads in all parts of the state and not just the urban centers than your laid back and filthy state. Come to Anambra thread and see real development and advancement taking place in all parts of the state while your state is still in slums and ruins. Tell yourself the truth for once so that you see good thing.

Elect a sane person if you want to come out from the ruins. Abia state is in ruins and you still want a dustbin man to continue..

Why keep on on the governor issue even when he has said you should leave them alone with their "dustbin" governor? lol... and fyi, Umuahia has a flyover.. I'm not surprised you don't know that because its not on the internet as all those whom haven't been to Umuahia will keep yapping that it is this and that, where truth of the matter is that its the most organized, well planned, beautiful, nice city/state capital....lemme say of all other states its age, even some older...ok gtg byebye

Umu Abia mazi!

customized13:

aba mega mall I guess?....can someone pls tell me what is the state if mou agreement signed btw abia government and Honeywell group for a cement plant in arochukwu

asha80:
aba mega mall I guess?....can someone pls tell me what is the state if mou agreement signed btw abia government and Honeywell group for a cement plant in arochukwu

yap, i am yet to get any info on that.

customized13:
yap, i am yet to get any info on that.

ok..do you know how close this mall is close to aba proper?

asha80:
ok..do you know how close this mall is close to aba proper?

I know its at osisioma but i think b2mario is in a better position to give the precise location, because he has visited the site.

customized13:
I know its at osisioma but i think b2mario is in a better position to give the precise location, because he has visited the site.

It's in Osisioma, at the back of Osisioma park.
But the gate/entrance is beside the park.

B2mario:


It's in Osisioma, at the back of Osisioma park.
But the gate/entrance is beside the park.

we have missed you here bro. Any news?

My brother i always visit only that i don't like commenting.

i have not being commenting on this thread for a long time cos yu guys once said,that this is not the right thread 4 abians forum,cos an anambrarian open the thread at initial..

yu guys must be serious to point out which thread is for the abian pple,
yu must be serious to possess a thread meant for abians so that non abians wil know this is the right thread to comments on the issues of abia state

abians must lead first before non abians will follows..

act on time to wake up on time..

emmysoftyou:
i have not being commenting on this thread for a long time cos yu guys once said,that this is not the right thread 4 abians forum,cos an anambrarian open the thread at initial..

yu guys must be serious to point out which thread is for the abian pple,
yu must be serious to possess a thread meant for abians so that non abians wil know this is the right thread to comments on the issues of abia state

abians must lead first before non abians will follows..

act on time to wake up on time..

^^^My sentiments as well!.....Was looking for the other thread the other day but couldn't find it!

Diers notin to post,Abia wre I come 4rm n wat I kno ve noting to show abeg

Abia guber: Otti alleges assassination attempt
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By Our Reporter on February 5, 2015 Trending

From CHUKS ONUOHA, UMUAHIA

Gove r n o r sh ip candidate of All Progre s s ive s Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has accused the state government of al­leged attempt to assassi­nate him.

Otti made the allegation in his campaign office, while briefing newsmen on what he described as series of attacks targeted at him by the Abia State Government since the commencement of the elec­tioneering in the state.

In a three-page statement which was made available to newsmen, the APGA gov­ernorship candidate said he had initially not wanted to join issues with the out-going administration over some bra­zen, undemocratic, barbaric an uncivilized acts by agents of government, and that re­cent development had made it imperative for him to bring it out to public domain.

He said the actions of government were capable of heating up the polity and en­gineering political crisis in the state.

Otti said at about 10.58 p.m. last night (Tuesday), some men, numbering about 14 and dressed in military uniform invaded his country home at Umuru Umuehim Nvosi in Isialangwa South Local Government Area of Abia State, and headed to­wards his main house.

“On being accosted by one of the mobile policemen guarding my compound, the leader, who identified himself as an army captain, said they wanted to see me to confirm if there were soldiers in my compound.”

He said after some argu­ment, they left his compound, promising to come back, an action which, he said, raised question as to who sent them, why they came at the time they did, what their mission was and why this incident was happening 24 hours after the government issued a press statement alleging that he was keeping fake army men.


www.sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=103377

Otti unveils blueprint for Abia, promises non-reliance on federal allocation
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By Our Reporter on January 30, 2015 Politics

Abia State governorship candidate on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr. Alex Otti has unveiled his blueprint towards transforming Abia State if he wins the February 28 poll.

Otti, who spoke on Wednesday in Lagos during an event tagged “Evening With Alex” which doubled as a book launch and fund-raising in support of his gubernatorial election campaign, promised to bring a new and excellent dimension to public service in Abia State.

He noted that the state is blessed enough to be a role model or compete with the best in the country and therefore, promised that he would not depend on the federal allocation to achieve his developmental agenda for the state.

“I will not depend on Federal allocation to transform the state. I know where the money is and I will go for it,” he said.

The former Group Managing Director/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc. also asserted that he would make agriculture, education, youth empowerment through job creation and infrastructure development, among others as the focus of his administration.

He lamented that the current situation in Abia State was worrisome and the state had come to a terrible condition due to poor management of its resources just as he maintained that it was the bane of many states in the country.

He, therefore, stated that his background and experience would come handy to give the state a facelift and place it on the trajectory of rapid development, stressing that he would never disappoint Abia people.

“I have the quality and the courage; if I eventually become governor, Abia State will not remain the same,” he said, adding “people want development, they want people with impeccable character, they want people with skill, with vision; people that can turn service around in Abia State.”

and all those are some of the things we have going for us because we are widely accepted by the people.”

Otti disclosed that his foray into politics after several years in the corporate world was “driven by patriotic zeal and abiding desire to contribute more directly to the overall socio-economic and political transformation of Abia State”.

On whether the race is going to be a roller coaster for him, he maintained that it might not be easy but there is hope that at the end there will be cause to celebrate.

“The race is not set but has started; the election is around the corner. We are surging on and is not an easy process but we found out that we have found favour in His sight”, he said.

On the high level politics laced with propaganda that seems to have become the norm as the election approaches, Otti said he would not indulge in that because he believed in himself and his vision for Abia State.

“We are not going to spend time spreading propaganda because any product that is good sells itself”, he said.

When the book titled “Saving the Future: Agenda for Economic Development And Prosperity” was launched it was a praise galore for the governorship candidate while the fund raising time could be described as a moment of Naira rain.

Perhaps as a sign of his acceptability, the event was graced by eminent personalities that crossed across all strata of the society with people from his primary constituency heavily represented.

A royal touch was also added to the event with the presence of Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu and Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, both of who attested to the good quality and administrative acumen of Otti, which they said reflected in his days at the banking sector where he showed that he had the Midas touch to turn things around.

Dr. Otti started started his banking career in 1989 with the Nigeria International Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Citibank New York. In 1996, he moved to the United Bank for Africa Plc as Head, Corporate Banking Sector, South. In 2000, he was promoted Assistant General Manager. In 2001, he moved to First Bank of Nigeria Plc as an Assistant General Manager and was appointed an Executive Director, Commercial Banking in September 2005. On March 1, 2011, he assumed duties as Group Managing Director/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc where he was until 2014 when he quit the position to go into politics in his home state.


www.sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=102454

APGA Candidate Alex Otti Attracts 100 Billion Dollars Grant To Build Industrial Park In Aba

Feb 18, 2015

Governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State, Alex Otti, said he has attracted International Finance Corporation’s (IFC)’s grant of $100 billion for an industrial park in Aba.

The APGA governorship candidate has also promised to recall the non-indigenes in the Abia State civil service sacked by the present administration.

Otti, who stated this on Monday while presenting his manifesto at a political event organised by the Aba Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture in Aba, explained that the money would be accessed as soon as he becomes governor of the state.

He informed his audience that the grant from IFC was structured in such a way that it would not suffer depreciation as a result of the fluctuations in the exchange rate.

Otti who equally addressed members of the Aba Sports Club afterwards also said the commercial town would soon begin to enjoy uninterrupted power supply with the completion of the Geometric Power Plant in Osisioma, near Aba, which is awaiting inauguration by President Goodluck Jonathan.

He recalled how in 2009 he, as the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank, intervened when the construction of the plant suffered a setback due to the lack of funds and expressed delight that the project had been completed as efforts were being made to sort out outstanding issues delaying its inauguration.

He promised to tackle the infrastructure deficit in Aba, especially the deplorable road condition, blocked drainages and environmental challenges.

The APGA flag bearer said a special ministry would be created to re-design and rebuild Aba, adding that he had the international connection and integrity to access grants and investment from multinational organisations for the overall development of the state.

“There are multinational organisations with grants and aids tied to developmental needs, such as water, electricity, rural development and agriculture. But such monies will only go to people who have a track record of credibility and transparency,” he said.

Earlier in his speech, the President of the chamber, Chief Anthony Enukeme, said the forum was organised to afford the candidates the opportunity to showcase their manifestoes to the people.

A prominent member of the Chamber, Chief John Udeagbala, called on the people to rise to the challenge and work for a positive change in Abia by voting massively for Otti.

http://www.ekekeee.com/apga-candidate-alex-otti-attracts-100-billion-dollars-grant-build-industrial-park-aba/

Abia 2015: Otti to Create Ministry of Aba Affairs to Boost Economy

By Our Reporter on February 18, 2015 Politics

By JOB OSAZUWA

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has disclosed plans to create the Ministry of Aba Affairs to hasten economic development of the Enyimba city if elected on April.

Otti disclosed this during a recent business luncheon with members of Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA), where he said such a ministry had become necessary to fast-track the development of the commercial city, which he observed was currently in shambles.

At the parley with the Aba business community, he said the planned ministry was an initiative targeted at complementing other agencies of government and to speedily tackle the numerous problems being experienced by residents and the business community in the city.

“As most of you can attest, the infrastructure decay in Aba is alarming. Bad roads, blocked drainages, dilapidated market structures and poor city management. All these will be tackled once we are in government,” Otti declared.

The forum afforded members of ACCIMA and other Aba indigenes to discuss with APGA’s candidates with a view to forging a symbiotic alliance to tackle the myriad of challenges facing business operations in the ancient city.

The Chief Executive officer of Tonimas, Chief Anthony Enukaeme, who is also the President of ACCIMA, expressed confidence in Otti’s blueprint to transform the entire Abia State, which is currently the dream of all Abians.

Also at the event, Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Aba branch, Dr. Mike Ikejiaku, quizzed Otti on how he intends to revive healthcare sector in the state. According to him, the current government in the state had incapacitated the sector with health workers owed salaries for six months.

Representing hotel managers/owners, Chief Godwin Egbuchulam, asked Otti how he would resolve what he described as multiple taxation, lamenting that it had become the bane of business growth in Aba in particular, and the state in general.

In his response, Otti disclosed his intention to build new specialist hospitals in the state and pay outstanding debts owed not only health workers, but all civil servants in the state.

Otti restated his promise to abolish all forms of multiple taxations in the state to give businesses a breathing space. He also declared his unflinching support for all non-indigenes plying their trade in the state, assuring that his government would offer them maximum protection without any discrimination.

“As long as you live here, do business or work here, pay your tax as at when due, law abiding and you are contributing to the economy of the state, you are entitled to enjoy equal privileges.

“The current government sacked civil servants that are not indigenes of this state with a flimsy excuse that they are taking jobs from the indigenes. I call that an inhuman decision. It also shows that they are bereft of ideas on how to create jobs.

“With our blue print for the state, we will create jobs that will accommodate both indigenes and non-indigenes, open up our state to local and foreign investors by creating an enabling environment for business to thrive “, Otti promised.

The governorship hopeful urged the participants to see it as a duty to vote for him and other APGA candidates in the forthcoming elections in the state, saying that APGA is the only party that can bring about the change and transformation that Abians desire.

http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=105407

Aba is locked down for Otti, I guess he should channel his energy and campaign to Umuahia and Bende axis.

CaptainOjemba:
Aba is locked down for Otti, I guess he should channel his energy and campaign to Umuahia and Bende axis.

Arochukwu and Ohafia are also Otti. I think he should concentrate on Ikpeazu's Ngwa LGA and Umuahia/Isikwuato axis.

Yes I agree with you on Ngwa, Ukwa East and West, Umunneochi Bende axis that comprises of Isiukwuato

RareDiamond:


Arochukwu and Ohafia are also Otti. I think he should concentrate on Ikpeazu's Ngwa LGA and Umuahia/Isikwuato axis.

CaptainOjemba:
Yes I agree with you on Ngwa, Ukwa East and West, Umunneochi Bende axis that comprises of Isiukwuato

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Yea !!! You seem to know Abia State well. I thought you are from Enugu ?

I am from Enugu but if I can change my state of origin, I will chose Abia, anyway I be Aba boy

RareDiamond:
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Yea !!! You seem to know Abia State well. I thought you are from Enugu ?

I hate shanty roofs

How una dey

ICHINONYE:
[size=14pt]@B2mario if i may ask ow old re u,re u sure ure normal wel this s wat we c when charlatans and riffraff masquerade under d internet 2say trash, with this now i will conclude ure mentally unstable or myopic about everything uve been posting here since, i doubt if u even know the meaning of politic or good governance nor let me even say what a secondary standard infrastructure means,talking to you here now means i am talking to a psychologically retard patient whom will only open his flirty mouth to exhume any word dat cut across his mind.

But i will do u a good favor now by explaing to u in details since ure dumbfounded about the true picture of our state n i will use the Jigawa state as a reference since u claim Abia Budgeted peanut when compare to Jigawa state .
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[size=18pt]Budget of ABIA n JIGAWA STATE FROM 2011 TO 2014 >[/size]

ABIA STATE >
Budget for 2011 = N85.9 billion
budget for 2012 = N122.4 billion
budget for 2013 = N137.2 billion
budget for 2014 = N115.3 billion
Total is = 460.8 Billion Naira


JIGAWA STATE
Budget for 2011 = N77.2 billion
budget for 2012 = N104.4 billion
budget for 2013 = N115.4 billion
budget for 2013 = N114.7 billion
Total is = 411.7 Billion Naira

[size=18pt] Abia hz more than N49.1 Billion in four years so tell me what the criminal use our money to do,you cant in any way compare whats on ground in Jigawa to that of Abia , or do u want me to post beter roads,hospitals , schools n even an international airport in Jigawa state, may be u shud use goggle since ure sick at the moment and need a referral to a psychiatric hospital,i wont come here Again to argue with you cuse i se ure Ta.Orji criminal Associates, just know its everyday for the thief here n one day for the owner,this time around you people will not win.

i will leave this tread for you now, continue posting silly n stupid pictures which even the worst suburb in Lagos state now like Ajengule has more beter face than it. Bye
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SOURCE OF BUDGETS QUOTES.........................
ABIA STATE

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/12/abia-budgets-n122-4bn-for-2012/
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/12/abia-assembly-passes-n137bn-budget-for-2013/
http://www.abiastate.gov.ng/news/press/abia-state-2014-budget-of-legacy-consolidation-signed-into-law-by-h-e-t-a-orji/
http://www.nigerianeye.com/2011/05/abia-house-empowers-bakassi-boys-to.html

JIGAWA STATE

http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/sunday/index.php/top-stories/25-sunday-trust-magazine/community-news-pyramid-trust/3595-an-insight-into-sule-lamidos-n7725bn-budget
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/01/6-northern-states-budget-n732-8bn-for-2012/
http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/02/jigawa-assembly-passes-2013-budget/
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/lamido-presents-2014-budget-of-n114-7bn-to-assembly/168300/

Wow!.
This analysis clearly show Ochendo is a big thief.

Let's force orji out of government house

Tank u, leave @b2mario alone, dey tink dey can fool us again

ChimaAdeoye:


Wow!.
This analysis clearly show Ochendo is a big thief.

B2mario what's gwan Na..we no dey hear from you again