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OMPAN vows to hold government accountable always.
…Reveals Why Union Toured Government Projects
Stephanie Clems, Umuahia
The Abia State Chairman of Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro says the union will continue to report the activities of the state government objectively.
The OMPAN chairman also assured of that the union will question decisions and policies of government considered anti-people.
He also said the union under his watch cannot be a stooge of any government nor allow opposition politicians hijack its activities.
Chief Okoro who stated this during the unions interactive session held at the Umuahia North local government area Multi Purpose hall, after its two days tour of governor Alex Otti’s projects in the state, said that the essence of the tour was to visit the completed and ongoing project sites of the state government , verify the projects and report to Abia citizens how far the government has gone to fulfil its promises to the people.
According to him, OMPAN is impressed with the completed and ongoing infrastructural development of the state government but called on the governor to urge contractors to speed up work at some of the sites while ensuring close monitoring of contracts for them to be delivererd according to project specifications.
The OMPAN chairman who noted that Governor Otti is gradually changing the narratives of governance in the last one year of his administration, called for openness in the activities of the state government.
He further appreciated Governor Otti for the recognition and support to OMPAN under his leadership and assured Abians that the union will continue to play its watchdog role as a member the fourth estate of the realm.“As a Union practicing in Abia, it will be foolhardy, it will be tantamount to opposing the peace and development for us to be cantankerous to the administrative Policies of the current government of Abia State .
“Part of the primary functions of the press is to Entertain, Inform and Educate and as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, we decided to have an Independent assessment of some of the projects that the state government said they have done and that was what we did in the two days.
“We are not moved by what people are saying because for people to be talking about OMPAN, it means that OMPAN is waxing stronger.
“We have supported previous administration before now and the current administration in Abia won’t be an exception, we will support the government when necessary and criticize them where necessary,” he said.
He appreciated Gov. Otti for finding time to honour the association’s invitation to the town hall meeting and assured that the meeting has provided its members the opportunity to have a deeper knowledge and understanding of the activities and some of the policies of the state government.
Earlier in his address, the Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti represented at the occasion by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma, said the state government was excited with the tour of its projects by members of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria in the state.The Governor said his administration will continue to pay special attention to road infrastructure, health, education, waste management and security.
Otti who noted the importance of the media to the development of any nation, called on OMPAN members to continue to hold the government accountable to its promises to the people.
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Internal Security: Governor Otti reveals security is priority in Abia
By Editor , Umuahia
Abia state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has attributed the relative peace in the state to the team work that is evident among security agencies in the state.
The governor stated this while speaking to a team from the office of the National Security Adviser during a working visit to him in his country home in Nvosi.
In a press statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the governor told the team led by Barr. Abdullahi Bello that “all efforts towards a safe, peaceful and secured Abia may not be in the public domain, all that matters is the results being achieved.
‘These efforts manifested in the just concluded yuletide as there were little or no reports of security breaches across the State,” Gov. Otti noted.
Governor Otti said that his administration attaches priority to issues of security. He noted that the most important part of governance is security, adding that if security is threatened, nothing works.
Governor Otti said that the visit provided opportunity for both parties to learn from one another.
“For us, the most important part of governance is security. If security fails, every other thing fails, so we attach top priority to issues around security, that is why we’re excited to have you here to give us all the support that you can and you too can learn from us,” he said.
Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation, Barr. Abdullahi Bello said that they were in the state for “victim impact assessment.” He commended Governor Otti for his various achievements, especially in the areas of infrastructure and security.
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Strengthening policing: Abia CP Isa receives Abia born new constables
Stephanie Clems, Umuahia
The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, has received a total of 199 new constables of Abia State origin deployed to serve in the state.
Addressing the constables, he reminded them of the reason of their deployment to their local communities to begin service.
This is in alignment with the vision of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) which is to promote community policing and foster people-friendly practices.
CP Isa further urged them to make good use of the training and discipline instilled in them at the police college.
He instructed them to remain civil, professional, and to shun all forms of corruption, indiscipline, misconduct, or any behavior unbecoming of an officer.
He further warned that any such actions would attract necessary disciplinary measures.
He advised them to learn practical police functions diligently and to carry out their duties in the fear of God.
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Humanitarian act: Mrs. Otti donates cash, food items, groceries, others to Charity homes in Abia state.
By Editor, Umuahia
The wife of the Abia state governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti has extended her benevolence to six orphanages in Aba and Umuahia.
She a total cash donation of six million to the six centres as support to the vulnerable groups with each home receiving a million naira.
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There were also gifts of 50kg bags of rice, (30), other food supplies, and toiletries.
In her milk of kindness, caregivers in each facility were given cash support to appreciate their dedication and hard work.
Mrs. Priscilla Otti who was represented by the wife of the deputy governor, Mrs. Adaeze Emetu emphasized the administration’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the less privileged and ensuring their welfare is made a priority .
She applauded the coordinators and caregivers for their selfless dedication to humanitarian services, particularly their care for vulnerable children.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs Mrs Maureen Aghukwa, and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Poverty Alleviation and Vulnerable Groups, Mrs. Ifeoma Thomas also expressed gratitude to Mrs. Otti for her impactful initiative of appreciating the caregivers for their tireless efforts in providing care and support.
In their various responses, leaders of the benefitting homes, including Rev. Sister Maria Anita Ogbonna of DMMM compassionate home and Madam Oyibo Okonkwo of Agape Charity Home commended the administration of Governor Alex Otti and his wife for their compassion and focus on the welfare of less privileged homes.
They prayed for God’s blessings and wisdom upon them as they continue to serve the state.
Recall that earlier in the year, Mrs. Otti personally visited Susana Homes at Ukwa East, where she donated ₦1,000,000, Bags of rice, food items, and other essentials to further support their operations.
The benefitting homes of the donations are DMMM compassionate home, Ahiaeke- ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,000, Agape Charity Home, Avodim, Ipupe-Amuba Ubakala – ₦1,000,000Caregivers: ₦150,0003, So-Said Charity Homes for Vulnerable Persons, Amibo : ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,0004.
Also St. Vincent De Paul Center for Mentally and Physically Challenged Persons, Umuafai Ndume Ibeku: ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,000, Ngwa Road Motherless Babies Home – ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,000 and SDA Motherless Babies Home: ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦100,000.
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