“Despite our improvements, we are still being held back from optimum power delivery to industrial customers and residents of nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) of Abia State due to gas supply challenges. Addressing this issue remains a top priority for us,” said Ugo Opiegbe.
"We are deploying prepaid meters feeder by feeder. In the past six months, we have covered four feeders: Aba Township, Aba East, Ehi Road, and the World Bank. We are about to commence work on the fifth feeder. Our chairman, Professor Bart Nnaji, has directed us to always prioritize manufacturing firms as they were instrumental in bringing Geometric Power to Aba, a key industrial city. We prioritize them to help reduce their operational costs, which will make their products more affordable, benefiting the general populace." Opiegbe
Governor Otti came prepared to work as the Abia governor, his extensive experience, having served as the Executive Director of Nigeria's oldest bank and later as the Managing Director of Diamond Bank, are crucial in his understanding the dynamics of a private sector-led economy.
Aba Power's decision to adjust its tariff while maintaining its position as the nation's lowest demonstrates its commitment to its customers and the community.
Fertiliser distribution under the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme has reached 20,160 registered smallholder farmers across Imo, Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi, strengthening food security ahead of the 2026 wet season.
Police in Gombe have arrested eight suspects linked to a robbery and internet fraud syndicate accused of stealing mobile phones, accessing victims' bank accounts and carrying out multiple fraudulent transactions across the state.
Former Rivers State Governor Celestine Omehia has urged the National Assembly to halt the swift passage of the State Police Bill, warning that state police could undermine democracy, fuel ethnic tensions and be abused by governors for political purposes.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed as false and baseless a report claiming he was offered ₦500 billion to contest against NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi to split South-South votes ahead of the 2027 elections.