Abia fact news latest

Here are the latest 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. [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 Umuahia. [Source: The Nation]

Politics

• The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has inaugurated a 25-member committee to review the 2019 Abia State 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: Daily Trust]

Economy

• The Abia State Government has announced plans to establish a cassava processing plant in the state to create jobs and boost the economy. The plant is expected to be completed within the next 12 months. [Source: The Punch]
• The Abia State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ABACCIMA) has called on the state government to provide support to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the state. [Source: BusinessDay]

Health

• The Abia State Government has announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state, with several cases reported in Umuahia and other parts of the state. [Source: Premium Times]
• The Abia State Ministry of Health has launched a campaign to promote the use of mosquito nets in the state to prevent the spread of malaria. [Source: The Guardian]

Education

• The Abia State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. The university is expected to be located in Aba and will offer courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). [Source: ThisDay]
• The Abia State Government has launched a campaign to promote the use of digital learning platforms in schools across the state. [Source: The Nation]