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ABHA One year anniversary: lawmakers enact one law, justify non inauguration of Uzodike

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Stephanie Clems, Umuahia
Abia state house of Assembly says it has carried out its functions creditably and peacefully since its inauguration one year ago.

Speaker of the house of assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa in his first ever media conference in one year said the 8th assembly had been able to make a total of five (5) laws out of fifteen (15) bills it received.

These laws include the amended 2023 appropriation law, 2024 appropriation law, the governor and deputy governor pension repeal law, the Greater Aba Development Agency (GADA) law and the health insurance law. Out of these five the GADA law and repeal law with the two appropriation laws are all executive laws.

Speaker Emeruwa said the 8th session had remained peaceful even with the initial disagreements.

According to him, the legislature in the state understands it’s roles and functions hence the reason it engages with the executive arm of government on critical issues before they become government policy.

He said people misconstrue their peaceful disposition for weakness or lack of knowledge of what they were expected to do.

The speaker also threatened to terminate the contract with Innoson motors limited for failing to supply the official vehicles of house members one year later, saying they have ran out of patience.

According to him, “Innoson has received all the money he needs to produce the vehicles but has reneged ten times…….they have up to the end of the month to supply those vehicles or we will be forced to terminate the contract.”

While answering questions from journalists, the speaker who assured of readiness to inaugurate Aaron Uzodike of the people’s democratic party as member representing Aba North state constituency seven months after the apex court ruled in his favour said that the ruling did not however mandate him to do so.

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“The court had to interpret the CTC he has and affirmed that the court gave the judgement and declared him winner and also mandated INEC to give him the certificate of return, but did not mandate the speaker or anybody else to swear him in.”



He said the assembly has achieved some milestone in one year while hoping to do better subsequently.
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He took a swipe at the management of Innoson motors for delaying the delivery of their official vehicles one year later.
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Deputy speaker Austin Okezie and the majority leader both gave more insights into some of the activities of the assembly in one year which included oversight functions of the assembly on appointees and government agencies.

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Internal Security: Governor Otti reveals security is priority in Abia

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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

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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.

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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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