Abia State Orientation Agency

09/10/2026

ABSOA, MINISTRY OF YOUTH ORGANIZE ‘FUTURE READY’ YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN OBINGWA LGA

The Abia State Orientation Agency (ABSOA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, has organized a *Future Ready* youth engagement programme on value orientation and attitudinal change in Obingwa Local Government Area.

The programme, under the leadership of the Director-General of ABSOA, Lady Ure Abazie, and the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba, focused on encouraging youths to shun social vices such as drug abuse embrace positive values, practise responsible citizenship and acquire relevant skills for a purposeful future.

The Mayor of Obingwa LGA, Hon. Maxwell Nwadike, and the Deputy Mayor, Hon. Destiny Isiguzo, warmly received the team and urged participants to apply the lessons learnt to their daily lives.

Resource persons from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the legal profession, tertiary institutions, health sector, Information Technology sector and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) enlightened the youths on drug abuse, legal awareness, education, artificial intelligence, digital skills, healthy living and responsible citizenship. They also encouraged active participation in elections through voting.

The programme further featured the distribution of school bags to selected participants by the Labour Party candidate for Obingwa West State Constituency, Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Onwubiko.

ABSOA urges Abia youths to shun social vices, embrace positive values and develop the skills needed to build a productive future.

Youths, shun social vices and embrace a purposeful life. Be Future Ready!

08/10/2026

Abia State Orientation Agency, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, holds a youth engagement programme on Value Orientation and Attitudinal Change in Umuahia South Local Government Area.

08/10/2026

SHIFTING THE NARRATIVE IN OBINGWA

Real progress doesn't start with infrastructure alone it begins in the mind.

Tomorrow, Obingwa steps into a pivotal moment as we rewrite the cultural script and redefine what it means to be community driven, visionary, and truly FUTURE READY.

Through Value Orientation & Attitudinal Change 1.0, the Abia State Orientation Agency (ABSOA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, is laying down a new foundation for our people.

FROM PASSIVE TO PROACTIVE: Replacing apathy with active civic responsibility and ethical leadership.

FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL: Equipping local talents and entrepreneurs with the mindset required to compete on a global scale.

FROM SEPARATION TO SYNERGY: Bringing youth, mentors, and government leaders together under one roof to build the new Abia.


📅 Date: Tomorrow, Friday, 9th October 2026

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM

📍 Venue: Obingwa LGA Secretariat

The shift has begun. Are you ready to be part of the story?

07/10/2026

THE FUTURE OF UMUAHIA SOUTH WON'T BUILD ITSELF.

Every generation gets a defining moment, a single room where conversations shift from "what is wrong" to "what can we build?Tomorrow, that room is in Umuahia South.

We are gathering the boldest, brightest, and most ambitious minds across the LGA for an intensive youth empowerment session. If you are ready to stop waiting for permission and start building your future, this is your invitation.

WHAT WE ARE UNLOCKING TOMORROW:

Blueprint for Impact: Navigating ethical leadership and true influence in today’s world.

Global Access: Positioning your skills, talent, and business beyond local borders.

The Room That Matters: Sitting at the table with policymakers, community builders, and mentors.

📅 DATE: Thursday, 8th October 2026

⏰ TIME: 10:00 AM

📍 VENUE: Umuahia South LGA Secretariat, Apumiri

06/10/2026

VALUE ORIENTATION PROGRAM HOLDS IN ABA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

The Program on Value Orientation and Attitudinal Change, organized for youths by the Abia State Orientation Agency in collaboration with Ministry of Youths and Sports Development themed Future Ready has held in Aba south Local Government Council.

The Director General, Abia State Orientation Agency, Lady Ure Abazie stated that the program was designed to help build the younger generation to be responsible, value hard work and recognize their potentials and embrace positive values.

She encouraged the youths to ensure they acquire skills that can add value, adding that, with determination and consistency they can attain to greatness.

Lady Abazie thanked the Governor, Dr Alex Otti for his focus on skills, innovation, enterprise and youth- centred programs in the state.

The Mayor, Aba South Local Government Area, Hon Obialor Anyanwu, represented by the Deputy Mayor, Hon Martin Azubuike thanked the Agency for organizing the program, while stating that the message should be cascaded to the various communities

Also speaking, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises Lady Chinwe Kanu-Uba encouraged the youths to advantage of various human capital development platforms in the state to be empowered and market themselves.

The program which drew together resource persons from sectors including, the team from National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Information Technology expert, representatives of National Orientation Agency, Ministries of Health, Education and Justice, seeks to discourage all forms of social vices while focusing on acquiring relevant education and skills, healthy living and consequences of peoples' action in the society.

ABSOATV

06/10/2026

UMUAHIA NORTH LETS PREPARE OUR YOUTHS TO LEAD.

True transformation happens when young people step up with purpose and vision. Tomorrow in Umuahia North, we are setting the stage to inspire, challenge, and elevate our next generation of leaders.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:

✅ Core insights on character building, personal accountability, modern leadership and followers up.

✅ Practical guidance on positioning yourself for global and local opportunities.

✅ Direct networking with government delegates, youth advocates, and community influencers.

📅 DATE: Wednesday, 7th October 2026

⏰ TIME: 11:00 AM Prompt

📍 VENUE: Umuahia North LGA Secretariat

Your mindset determines your outcome,come sharpen yours tomorrow.

05/10/2026

ABA SOUTH TOMORROW WE CONNECT.

Attitudinal change is the foundation for lasting infrastructure and economic growth. Tomorrow's session in Aba South is designed to equip our people with the right mindset, civic awareness, and tools needed to drive sustainable development right from the grassroots.

WHAT TO EXPECT.

✅ Open dialogue on civic responsibilities and community ethics.

✅ Insights on positioning Aba South youths for future opportunities.

✅ Direct engagement with community leaders and stakeholders.

📅 DATE: Tuesday, 6th October 2026.

⏰ TIME: 11:00 AM Prompt.

📍 VENUE: Aba South LGA Hall.

Join us tomorrow as we take another bold step toward a transformed Abia.

03/10/2026

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02/10/2026

ABSOA, MINISTRY OF YOUTH ORGANIZE ‘FUTURE READY’ YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN UKWA WEST

The Abia State Orientation Agency (ABSOA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, under the respective leadership of Lady Ure Abazie and Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba has organized a youth engagement programme on value orientation and attitudinal change in Ukwa West Local Government Area.

The programme, themed “Future Ready,” focused on encouraging Abia youths to shift their mindset from negative lifestyles and social vices to embracing positive values, responsible citizenship and relevant skills for a purposeful future.

The impactful youth enlightenment programme featured resource persons from various sectors, including officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), legal practitioners, representatives of tertiary institutions, Information Technology experts, health experts and officers of the National Orientation Agency (NOA).

The resource persons engaged the youths on issues bordering on drug abuse,violence among youths, legal awareness, education, AI and Digital knowledge, healthy practices, positive values and responsible living, while encouraging them to make choices that will contribute to their personal development and the growth of society.

Also, the Mayor of Ukwa West Local Government Council, Hon (Pst) D**e Nwankwo and his Deputy, Hon Joel Nwankwo were present to encourage their youths.

The programme emphasized the need for youths to shun social vices, embrace positive values and acquire skills that will prepare them for a productive and purposeful future.

Youths, shun social vices and embrace a purposeful life. Be Future Ready!

02/10/2026

2026 IGBO DAY COMMEMORATION SERVICE HELD AT THE MICHAEL OKPARA EVENT CENTER IN UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE THEMED: NJIKỌ KA (UNITY IS SUPREME)