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Abia royal fathers endorse Gov Ikpeazu

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2018 0

Having reviewed various calls, adoptions and endorsements by various groups, persons, cultural and political blocks on Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for a second term, the over 730 traditional rulers in the state, Friday adopted the governor for a second term. In their resolutions following moves for

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Buhari approves South-east free export zone – Ikpeazu

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2018 0

The first ever free export zone in the South East to be sited at the Enyimba Economic City, Aba, has been approved by President Muhammad Buhari. Abia Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu disclosed this at the official opening of the Okezuo Abia Organisation campaign office, at Mission Hill Umuahia, stating that the free export zone which […]

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I have not received a kobo from ecological fund in 4 yrs, Gov Ikpeazu cries out

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2018 0

Abia Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has disclosed that his government has not received any kobo from the federal government’s ecological fund since 2015. The Governor stated this during the inspection of the Ugwuaba Isuikwuato gully erosion that has divided the Isuikwuato -ABSU -Okigwe federal road into two, assuring that the state will partner the federal […]

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Second Term: PDP offers Gov Ikpeazu chance to affirm stance

Ihesiulo Grace 11 September 2018 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia says, it will hold a mega rally mid-week to ask the state governor and their sole governorship candidate to confirm his acceptance to either run for a second term or reject it. In a media chat with newsmen in Umuahia, the state chairman of the party, Sir Johnson […]

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Gov Ikpeazu emerges sole candidate for PDP guber race

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2018 0

The Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu weekend emerged the sole governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 general elections. This was after a caucus meeting of the party in Umuahia, has adopted the governor and issued communiqué by the Abia state PDP caucus, which was read by the State secretary, […]

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APC NWC meets as PDP picks presidential candidate October

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2018 0

…Lamido, Damkwabo obtain PDP nomination forms Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee led by the National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole met on Tuesday in preparation for the forthcoming polls. But the party, which seems to be grappling with the challenge on how it will conduct peaceful primaries […]

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Ikpeazu running Abia from guest houses, Hon. Ezekwesili

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2018 0

Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has been advised over his frequent absence from government house Umuahia, and “running the state from guest houses. This advice came from a former minority leader of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Ikedi Ezekwesili who has condemned the state governor over the habit. Speaking at the state […]

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Ikpeazu pledges to take care of vulnerable

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2018 0

Abia Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu says his administration will continue to do its best to cater for the vulnerable in society. The Governor stated this at the Government House, Umuahia during his investiture as the state grand patron of the Nigeria Red Cross Society, adding that taking care of the vulnerable is a passion for […]

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Office of my COS is still vacant – Ikpeazu

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2018 0

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State says, one year after the demise of his late chief of staff, (COS), Sir Chijioke Nwakodo, the office is still vacant as he is yet to find one fit enough to replace late Nwakado. Speaking at a memorial service in honour of the late COS at St Thomas Anglican […]

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‘Blame Nigerian leaders over youths’ predicament’

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2018 0

Abia Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has blamed Nigerian leaders for not being able to provide the youths with the ambience needed to reach their heights. Gov. Ikpeazu made his feelings known while speaking at the 2018 International Youth Day held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium with the theme “Safe Spaces for Youths”, stating that the […]

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Sen. Orji to challenge Otti’s statement in court

Ihesiulo Grace 24 July 2018 0

The immediate past Governor of Abia State, and the Senator representing Abia Central district, Chief Theodore Orji has concluded plans to seek remedy at a law court to challenge the statement that he coerced the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), under gun point to reverse itself over the 2015 Abia governorship poll in favour of […]

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‘Enyimba economic city project will redefine S/East’

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2018 0

Abia Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu says the Enyimba economic city project will redefine the economies of the South East states and the West African sub region when completed. Ikpeazu who was speaking at a special church service at the Dominion City Church, Azuka street, Umungasi, Aba, stated that the major problem of constant power cited […]

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Presbyterian Church commends Ikpeazu

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2018 0

The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN) has applauded the infrastructure development efforts of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and described him as “a true Nehemiah of our time”. This was during the 2018 Fathers’ Day Celebration of the Men’s Christian Association (MCA), of the Ogbor Hill Parish of the Church by the Minister in Charge, Rev. Akim […]

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Ikpeazu is our consensus candidate – Abia traders

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2018 0

Traders in Abia state under the umbrella of the Abia State Market Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), have endorsed Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as their consensus candidate in the 2019 governorship polls. Speaking at the Government House, Umuahia at a rally organised by ASMATA in support of the Governor, the traders assured the Governor of their unflinching […]

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Ikpeazu seeks FG’s support for C’River superhighway, deep seaport

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2018 0

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has called on the Federal Government to lend its support for the actualisation of the 274km superhighway and the Bakassi Deep Seaport projects embarked by the Cross River Government. Ikpeazu, who was speaking at the Cross River State Executive Council Chamber, Calabar, on Monday, when he paid a visit […]

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Ikpeazu, Ayade move to end boarder clash in Isu, Arochukwu LGA

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2018 0

Lingering communal crisis between Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State and their Cross River State neighbours will soon be resolved as the two state Governors, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ben Ayade are set to meet in Calabar, the Cross River state capital this weekend to find solution to the problem. Governor Ikpeazu […]

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No rift between Ikpeazu and Senator Orji – Governor’s aide

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2018 0

The Special Adviser to the Abia State governor on E-governance, Mr. Obed Nnaji Asiegbu, has debunked a media report of an alleged rift between his principal and former governor of the state Sen. Theodore Orji, currently the senator representing Abia Central Zone in the National Assembly. An Abia-based tabloid had reported that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s […]

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Anglican Church underscores achievements, low points of Buhari, Ikpeazu administrations

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

*Urges Christains not to retaliate The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Diocese of Umuahia, weekend highlighted the high and low points of the Federal Government under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and Abia State under Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu. Arising from its 1st session of the 9th Synod held at St. Luke’s Church, Amakama in […]

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Ikpeazu lacks capacity to turn Abia around, says guber aspirant, Adiaso

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2018 0

A governorship aspirant and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Prince Chemberlin Adiaso has expressed disappointment over the leadership style of the Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, saying that the governor has failed to provide infrastructural development in the state. He said the governor lacked the capacity to govern the […]

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Umuahia residents resort to trekking as Vice President’s visit shut down state

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2018 0

Umuahia residents had a tough time getting to their various destinations on Thursday, as the Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo came on an official state visit. The residents woke up to meet with the challenges of movement imposed on them by the “authorities” from 6 am to 1.45 pm when the VP left the state. […]