Students Wing- Abia Arise

ABIA ARISE STUDENTS’ WING REAFFIRMS TOTAL SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI, DECLARES HE HAS MORE FOUR YEARS TO GOVERN ABIA STATE

In a renewed demonstration of loyalty, commitment, and collective responsibility, the leadership of Abia Arise Students’ Wing, led by Comr. Ngozi Emmanuel Chinedu, has reaffirmed its total support for the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, declaring with confidence that the Governor has more four years to continue steering the affairs of the state.

This declaration was made during the Executive Enlarged Meeting of Abia Arise Students’ Wing, which brought together critical stakeholders including the State Students’ Wing Executives, Chapter and Institutional Executives, SUG Presidents, and the leadership of the National Association of Abia State Students (NAASS).

Speaking at the event, Comr. Emmanuel , who gave the opening remarks, highlighted the vision and mission of Abia Arise Students’ Wing. He emphasized the importance of civic responsibility, particularly the role of the Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) as a fundamental right and instrument for shaping the future.

In his words, “PVC is your voice as a citizen. It is the power every student has to elect leaders who will represent them tomorrow.”
He further stressed the need for students to remain politically conscious and actively participate in the democratic process.

The Coordinator, also used the opportunity to appreciate Governor Otti for his remarkable interventions in the education sector, citing institutions such as Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba, Abia State University Uturu, Abia State College of Education Arochukwu, and other tertiary institutions across the state. He noted that these efforts deserve recognition and continuous support from the student community.

Adding his voice, the State Chairman of Abia Arise, Mazi Nkem Okoro, commended the students for their commitment and charged them to remain steadfast in promoting the achievements of the Governor from a student perspective. He stated clearly that “Governor Otti does not joke with student welfare,” and urged all chapters and institutional executives to intensify PVC registration campaigns among students, describing it as a patriotic duty.

On charging to duty, the Deputy State Chairman/Coordinator, Dr. Mrs. Ikpeama Sophia Chidinma, delivered a strong message on purposeful leadership. She reminded the executives that leadership is service and responsibility, not mere position. According to her, the Governor has already laid the foundation and practically campaigned for himself through performance, and it is now the responsibility of students to defend, project, and protect good governance. She urged them to remain disciplined, united, and focused on grassroots mobilization.

In a moment of excitement and solidarity, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students’ Affairs, Hon. Chinedu Nwosu, led the students in joyful chants affirming that the Governor has more four years. He charged the students to strengthen coordination across chapters and institutions, stressing that grassroots engagement remains the backbone of Abia Arise. He further emphasized that Abia Arise stands for structure, standards, and service.

During interactive sessions, students expressed deep appreciation for Governor Otti’s leadership and reaffirmed their emotional and moral attachment to the New Abia project. In unison, they expressed fellowship with the Governor and declared that his efforts must not go unappreciated.

Consequently, the students proposed a massive One Million Man Appreciation March to express gratitude to the Governor for his commitment to student development and overall transformation of Abia State. In their collective statement, they declared:

“Governor Otti needs to be appreciated back.”

The students also reaffirmed total commitment to supporting any progressive initiative of the New Abia Government and pledged unwavering loyalty to the Abia Arise movement.

The meeting witnessed the presence of key stakeholders including:
The State Chairman of Abia Arise, Mazi Nkem Okoro;
The Deputy Chairperson/Coordinator, Dr. Mrs. Ikpeama Sophia Chidinma;
SSA to the Governor on Students’ Affairs, Hon. Chinedu Nwosu;
The State Secretary of Abia Arise;
State Executives of Abia Arise Students’ Wing;
SUG Presidents;
Leadership of NAASS;
Students from institutions such as ABCOHMAT, Amachara School of Nursing and Midwifery, ASCETA, ABSU, OOPOLY, MOUAU, ACHCONSA, ABSCON-NOUC, SACONS, Madonna College, FUTO, AE-FUNAI, ABSU Law, and many others.

The gathering concluded on a note of unity, renewed energy, and collective resolve to remain the leading student structure driving support for good governance in Abia State.

Comr. Cletus Chibueze Ebere
Organizing Secretary / Public Relations Officer
Abia Arise Students’ Wing

Abia Arise Students Wing Monthly Meeting November 2025

The radiant beacon of the new Abia shone brightly across our campuses as Abia Arise responded to the call from the student community. Under the leadership of Comr. Ngozi Emmanuel Chinedu, the message of the new Abia was disseminated and enthusiastically received by the ecstatic students of Abia State University, Michael Okpara University, and Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba.

This gathering was not merely a meeting but a moment of thanksgiving from the student community to our esteemed Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for his administration's endeavors in enhancing the standard of learning and infrastructure in their institutions.

The meeting was predominantly attended by various student leaders from the Student Union Government, faculty, and departmental student leaders.

The students expressed their profound gratitude to the Governor for providing a platform in Abia Arise and ensuring their inclusivity. They pledged their unwavering support for the Governor and vowed to make him proud through academic excellence.

The State Coordinator of Abia Arise Students Wing, Comr. Emmanuel Chinedu, extended deep appreciation and profound commendation to the proactive chapter leaders and entire members of Abia State University (ABSU), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), and Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba for their coordination and support for the new Abia project.

Signed,
Comr. Ngozi Emmanuel Chinedu
State Students Coordinator, Abia Arise