The Abia State Government, in collaboration with the 17 local government Councils in the state, will host a zonal traditional rulers capacity-building workshop under the purview of the Abia State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
The event, themed Strengthening Traditional Institutions for Peace, Security, Inclusive Governance and Sustainable Community Development in Abia State, will hold in three senatorial zones in the state.
The first leg of the event will hold in Abia Central Senatorial Zone at the Umuahia North Local Government Headquarters. The date is 6th to 7th August, 2026, by 9:00 am prompt.
The next stop is at the Abia South Senatorial Zone at the Aba Town Hall on 12th to 13th August by 9:00 am. The last leg of the workshop series will hold in Abia North Senatorial Zone from 19th to 20th August 2026 at the Ohafia Local Government Headquarters by 9:00 am.
Speaking on the workshop, the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, hailed the initiative by the Otti administration as a useful addition to the Abia State project.
“The workshop underscores the commitment of the administration of His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, to empowering traditional institutions as indispensable partners in fostering peaceful coexistence, enhancing grassroots security, deepening inclusive governance, and driving sustainable community development throughout Abia State.” Kanu Said.
“All traditional rulers across the respective senatorial zones are expected to attend promptly and participate fully in this strategic capacity-building programme.” He added.
Abia State is famous for its two important cities, Aba, the commercial capital, and Umuahia, its administrative capital.
