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Abia Govt. set to launch N1 billion interest free business loan on Thursday
By : Ogbonnaya Ikokwu, Umuahia
Abia state government will on Thursday this week launch one billion Naira Interest Free Revolving Loan Scheme for 9,200 Abians from 184 political wards in the state in the first phase of the programme.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture in the state Prince Okey Kanu disclosed this while briefing the press on the outcome of this week’s executive council meeting presided by Governor Alex Otti on Monday.
He said the 50 beneficiaries would be selected from each political ward in the state,adding that the scheme which is an interventionist and empowerment programme would help the beneficiaries as well as have positive effect on the Abia economy.
He said, “Gov. Alex otti will on Thursday July 11, officially launch the disbursement of interest free revolving loans to Abians via the Abia State co-operative and support schemes.
“This is meant to support micro businesses operating in the state. It is an interventionists program that will act as a palliative and empowerment to the beneficiaries.
“To Ensure an even spread around the state 50 beneficiaries have been drawn from 184 political wards in the state.
“The short, medium and long time effect of the program is huge and it definitely have a positive effects on the state economy and it will help to amilorate the difficulties people are facing in their businesses in face of economics down turn in the country”.
Prince Kanu noted with dismay, the rise in vandalisation of public schools and property in the state, a situation he said government frowns at.
He pointed out that such acts of vandalism must stop forthwith and urged presidents general, town union executive and others stakeholders to take ownership of the public schools in their communities.
The Information boss announced that henceforth enforcement against street trading and illegal motor park operations in Aba and Umuahia would commence and advised those engaging in such acts to desist forthwith.
Contributing, the Commissioner for Local Goverment and Chieftaincy Affairs Prince Uzor Nwachukwu said the government has so far shown understanding and applied human face to the enforcement and would now act accordingly.
Also, speaking, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Mike Akpara clarified that contrary to the rumours making the rounds that he takes 10 million Naira monthly, neither him nor other Abia state government officials take home 10 million Naira monthly from the government coffers, adding that such rumours are unfounded.
L-R Chief Press to Gov. Otti. Njoku Ukoha, Commissioner for Finance Mike Akpara, Commissioner for Information Okey Kanu, Commissioner for LG/chieftaincy affairs Uzor Nwachukwu and special Adviser to Gov. Otti on Media and publicity Ferdinand Ekeoma
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The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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