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An Evening with Eze Aro

Aro NewsApril 14, 2024

It was yet another epoch of His Majesty, Eze Eberechukwu Oji, Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom, at a recent event since his coronation two months ago. The event tagged “An Evening with Eze Aro” held in his palatial residence in Barracks Layout, Arochukwu, came barely one month after his maiden interaction with Umu Aro via...

Gov Otti Flags Off Reconstruction of 67km Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia Road Amid Excitement

Aro NewsApril 13, 2024

Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, recently flagged off the reconstruction of the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia road, a major corridor linking the State capital with some strategic communities in Abia North. It was a celebration all the way from Umuahia to Akara in Isuikwuato down to Abiriba, as Governor Otti and his entourage made the various stops...

Communities Rejoice as NDDC Undertakes Road Construction in Aro LGA

Aro NewsApril 13, 2024

Communities in Arochukwu town have extended their gratitude to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the ongoing emergency repairs of failed sections along the Atani-Amuvi, Atani-Ugbo-Amankwu Road and the 8-kilometer Atani Phase II Road in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State. Leaders of the communities expressed their appreciation during a visit by the...

Calm in Arochukwu Kingdom as Eberechukwu Oji Wears Crown of Eze Aro IX

Aro NewsApril 12, 2024

* Abia govt presents Staff of Office, Certificate of Recognition to new Eze * Umu Aro hopeful of 5-star royal leadership * Eze Aro: Mine will be peaceful reign, with fear of God By Patrick Asonye and Ugo Okoro Arochukwu Kingdom is now experiencing desired calm after the crowning of Engineer Eberechukwu Oji as Eze...

Eze Aro Eberechukwu Oji Holds Maiden Meeting with Ndi Ezeogo of Arochukwu

Aro NewsApril 12, 2024

* Urges peace, unity in the Kingdom His Royal Majesty (HRM), Eze Eberechukwu Oji, Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom has held a meeting with Ndi Ezeogo Arochukwu Kingdom, the first since his installation as Eze Aro recently. Addressing the meeting, which was attended by HRH Eze Amos, EzeIbom Isii; Mazi Okorafor Uro, Eze Ezeagwu; and...

Governor Alex Otti acknowledging cheers at the flag off

Excitement as Otti Begins Serious Work on Okobo-Arochukwu Road

Aro NewsApril 12, 2024

Fortune has begun to smile on the people of Arochukwu Local Government Area following the commencement of construction work on the long-abandoned Arochukwu-Ndi Okereke-Ozu Abam road. Governor Alex Otti flagged off the 30km road project on March 20 to the excitement of residents of the agrarian communities along that axis. The road is the shortest...

Governor Alex Otti with Eze Aro Eberechukwu Orji

Gov Otti Charges Eze Aro to Be Firm, Courageous, Unite His People

Aro NewsApril 12, 2024

Abia State governor, Dr, Alex Otti, has congratulated His Royal Majesty (HRM), Engr. Eberechukwu Eni Kanu Oji, on his emergence as the Eze Aro the 9th of Arochukwu Kingdom, charging him to be firm and courageous in discharging of his duties. Above all, the governor urged the new monarch to unite the people of his...

Work Progresses on Agbagwu-Abia Hotels Road

Aro NewsJanuary 16, 2024

Construction work is progressing on the Agbagwu-Ministry of Works-Abia Hotels-Ibom baraki link road. The project is being undertaken by Engr. Eberechukwu Oji, the Eze Aro-designate, a road project he initiated in 2022. According to information available to Aro News, the project was started in 2022, but suspended earlier this year due to the heavy rains....

How Okennachi Chose Eberechukwu Oji as New Eze Aro; Abia govt puts coronation ceremonies on hold; Suspends Kanu Nwa Kanu as Eze Ibom Isii

Aro NewsJanuary 13, 2024

The people of Arochukwu Kingdom of South East Nigeria have been recorded in history as one of the most traditionally and culturally endowed nations in Nigeria, nay Africa. Aros as unique people with enviable culture Their uniqueness as a people has been well established, particularly due to their cultural characteristics. Cultural anthropologists point to the...

Leadership Foundation for African Girl Child and Women

NGO Takes Girl Child Campaign to Arochukwu

Aro NewsOctober 14, 2023

The Leadership Foundation for African Girl Child and Women, an NGO that aims to build leadership skills among girls and women to enable them to compete effectively in Nigeria and internationally, recently held a series of awareness campaign in Arochukwu, to equip the venerable young females on skill acquisitions, mentoring and need for quality education....