GOV OTTI DIRECTS THE POSTING OF 66 TECHRISE GRADUATES TO STRENGTHEN ABIA’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

As two courses at Aba College of Health Sciences secure NBTE accreditation

By Ezechukwu Adimoha

In continuation of the digital transformation program of the state government ,the Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has directed that 66 out of the 86 graduates from the 3rd Cohort of TechRise program be posted to the office of the Chief Information Officer for onward posting to the various offices where their services would be well utilized.

The Commissioner for Information Prince Okey Kanu who announced this while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s executive council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti,noted that the TechRise graduates would be posted to the State Citizens Contact Center, Abia State Emergency Contact Center and Ministry of Health and other agencies may require their expertise and services.

The Information Commissioner also noted that the massive investments and ongoing transformation of the health sector has continued to yield dividends leading to the latest accreditation of two courses at the Abia state College of Health Sciences and Management Technology Aba by the National Board for Technical Education.

He also announced that the 19-year-old accident victim who underwent surgery at the Abia Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Center is speedily recuperating

as he has come out of a coma and presently recovering progressively.

Prince Kanu informed that within the period under review, there were no reported cases of Ebola, Lassa fever, COVID-19, diphtheria, cholera, M-pox and yellow fever or other diseases of public health importance in Abia State.

He said that the massive transformation in the state health sector has also continued to attract recognition from Abians around the world as the state recently received a 40ft container filled with medical equipment and supplies from the U.S courtesy of the

Ogbuka Umehuegbu Foundation .

The Information Commissioner also announced that preparations for the second edition of the Abia Tertiary Education Sports fiesta commenced yesterday with the lighting of the Unity torch by Governor Alex Otti while the event will hold between the 3rd of next month and 16th of next month with about 20 schools expected to participate in the game.

He also announced that the Governor would be hosting the victorious Abia state contingent to the Qatar international schools debate competition on Saturday this week in Umuahia.

He also noted that the Governor, Dr. Alex Otti will tomorrow (21/10/26) flag off the construction of the 3.955 kilometer Old Express Road and the 3.09 kilometer Uratta Road all in Aba, describing the intervention as a demonstration of the unwavering commitment of the present administration to improving road connectivity in and around Aba metropolis.