Abia State News

Abia Constituents Hail Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Scholarship Initiative

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Abia Constituents Hail Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Scholarship Initiative Residents of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency have commended their representative, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, for his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through his scholarship initiative. During a mock examination for prospective beneficiaries, community members expressed their appreciation, emphasizing that education is the bedrock of societal progress. A … Read more

Governor Alex Otti Flags Off Construction of New Omenuko Bridge in Ozu-Abam

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Governor Otti Flags Off Construction of New Omenuko Bridge in Ozu-Abam On the 4th of February, 2025, Governor Alex Otti officially flagged off the construction of the new Omenuko Bridge in Ozu-Abam, Arochukwu Local Government Area. The bridge, a vital lifeline for over 23 communities across Abam, Arochukwu, Ohafia, and surrounding areas, has long served … Read more

Abia Job Openings: Over 17,000 Applicants Compete for 2,000 Teaching Positions

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Abia Job Openings: Over 17,000 Applicants Compete for 2,000 Teaching Positions The ongoing teacher recruitment drive in Abia State has received an overwhelming response, with over 17,000 applicants vying for just 2,000 positions in primary, secondary, and technical colleges. Governor Alex Otti approved the recruitment exercise as part of his administration’s efforts to improve the … Read more

Abia Taskforce Restores Order in Aba, Earns Praise from Local Drivers

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Abia Taskforce Restores Order in Aba, Earns Praise from Local Drivers Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, has witnessed a major enforcement action as the state government intensifies its crackdown on street trading. The Abia State Harmonized Taskforce has successfully cleared major roads, including Hospital Road, Asa Road, and St. Michael’s Road, removing illegal … Read more

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Extends Quality Education Advocacy with Ongoing Construction of Abia Ohafia Community School

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Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Advocacy for Quality Education: Abia Ohafia Community School Nears Completion Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, continues to demonstrate his unwavering commitment to quality education through the construction of a new edifice for Abia Ohafia Community School in Ohafia, Abia State. This … Read more

Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Mourns Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga’s Passing

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Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the representative for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has conveyed his heartfelt sadness following the death of Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives. Hon. Onanuga, who served the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in Ogun State, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a short illness. … Read more

Hon. Ibe Osonwa Visits Isu Clan, Meets Traditional Rulers, and Distributes Food Items

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Hon. Ibe Osonwa Visits Isu Clan, Meets Traditional Rulers, and Distributes Food Items The Isu Clan in Arochukwu Local Government Area (LGA) experienced a remarkable event as Hon. Ibe Osonwa, the Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, visited the community. His visit included engagements with the Isu Council of Traditional Rulers and the distribution of essential … Read more

Ignes Ogbonna Movement Announces Winners of the Checkers Games Competition

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The Ignes Ogbonna Movement (IOM) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the much-anticipated Checkers Games Competition (CGC). The competition, which brought together participants from across the Arochukwu community, highlighted the power of healthy competition and community engagement. The event, filled with excitement and strategic gameplay, saw some of the best players emerge as … Read more

Group seeks probe of MOUAU ASUU chairman, predecessor

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Following series of petitions against some professors at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), the authorities of the institution have been given an ultimatum to avail the public, the academic records of the affected teachers.  Specifically,  they have been requested to submit the files, for public  scrutiny, of the current Chairman of Academic Staff … Read more

No Action, No Results: Arochukwu/Ohafia Push to Replace Osonwa from House of Reps Over Poor Representation

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The people of Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in Abia State have concluded plans for the recall of their representative in the House of Representatives, Hon Ibe Osonwa Okwara over an alleged non performance.  They are angry that the only visible achievement of Osobwa in the last one year of his representation is the distribution of cassava … Read more