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Abia State, Nigeria just protected nearly every child from measles and rubella, beating the World Health Organization's recommended threshold. Over 8,000 vaccination teams reached kids from nine months to 14 years old in one historic campaign.
The wife of a prominent Nigerian monarch crossed regional boundaries on Valentine's Day to bring joy to newborn babies and their mothers in Abia State. Her gesture symbolizes the power of compassion to bridge cultural divides.
Five survivors of female genital mutilation received cash support from Abia State's First Lady, who is calling for stronger federal action to end the harmful practice. The move comes as part of Nigeria's push to eliminate FGM completely by 2030.
Abia State's public schools jumped from 117,000 to over 300,000 students in just 12 months after major education reforms. The surge shows families are regaining trust in public education.
A Nigerian state just doubled its public school enrollment in 12 months, bringing 183,000 more children into classrooms. Governor Alex Otti's education reforms are proving that accessible, affordable schooling creates real change.
While Nigeria's power grid collapsed twice in four days, Abia State kept the lights on. Governor Alex Otti is building energy independence through biogas plants and taking full control of the state's electricity system.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti is inviting residents living abroad to bring their businesses back home after successfully revitalizing the state's economic hub. The recovered city of Aba now offers the kind of environment that makes local investment attractive again.
Traditional rulers across Abia State are taking civic participation into their own hands. They're launching a grassroots campaign to ensure every eligible resident gets registered for national ID and voter cards.
Pricillia Otti, wife of Abia State's governor, hosted hundreds living with chronic illnesses and pledged ongoing support for their medical care. She donated money, food, and supplies while encouraging proper health management.
Nigeria's Abia State is tackling the country's housing crisis head-on with new affordable estates for workers and residents. The government just approved construction and hired 649 medical workers who chose to stay and serve their community.
A Nigerian state just convinced a neurosurgeon to leave New York City and come home to serve his community. Abia State hired 649 new health workers, including specialists choosing hope over higher salaries abroad.
A Nigerian state just recruited 649 healthcare workers to strengthen its medical system, including a neurosurgeon who turned down opportunities in New York City to serve his home community. The massive hiring push is filling critical gaps at health centers across the region.
After staying away for over a decade, the man who founded Abia State made a special trip to see its transformation for himself. What he found exceeded his expectations.