Aba abia state news

Here are some recent news updates from Abia State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

• Abia State Government has announced the reopening of the Aba-Owerri Road, which was closed due to a collapsed bridge. The road is now open to traffic, but motorists are advised to exercise caution. [Source: Vanguard News]
• The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Nwosu, for allegedly killing his 25-year-old wife, Nneoma Nwosu, in their home in Aba. [Source: The Nation]

Politics

• The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has inaugurated a 25-member committee to review the state's 2023 budget. The committee is chaired by the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Aham Uche Nwosu. [Source: Leadership Newspaper]
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has announced the suspension of its state chairman, High Chief Ikechi Emenike, over alleged anti-party activities. [Source: ThisDay Live]

Economy

• The Abia State Government has launched a new initiative to promote small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the state. The initiative, called "Abia SMEs Support Scheme", aims to provide financial and technical support to SMEs in the state. [Source: The Guardian]
• The Abia State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ABACCIMA) has called on the state government to provide more support to businesses in the state. The chamber's president, Chief Emeka Nwosu, made the call during a meeting with the state governor. [Source: BusinessDay]

Education

• The Abia State Government has announced the reopening of all public schools in the state, which were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The schools will reopen on Monday, March 1, 2021. [Source: Punch Newspaper]
• The Abia State University (ABSU) has announced the appointment of a new vice-chancellor, Professor Ikechi Mgbeoji. Professor Mgbeoji takes over from Professor Ikechi Nwosu, who has retired. [Source: The Nation]

Health

• The Abia State Government has launched a new healthcare initiative aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality in the state. The initiative, called "Abia Health Initiative", will provide free healthcare services to pregnant women and children under the age of five. [Source: Vanguard News]
• The Abia State Ministry of Health has announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. The ministry has advised residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. [Source: The Guardian]