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Minister of Education, Dr Tunji A‌lausa, on Tuesday officially inaugurated the Ogbo Central Smart School, Ipupe Ubakala, built by Governor Alex Otti, to enhance education and make Abia children compete favourably with their counterparts globally.  
  
Speaking at the event, Alausa commended the governor for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming education through strategic investments in human capital.  
  
He noted that sustainable development was not measured solely by physical infrastructure such as roads and bridges, but by deliberate investments in education and the intellectual capacity of the people, adding that the governor’s education reforms were aimed at equipping every child in the state with the knowledge and skills required to compete successfully at the local, national and global levels.  
  
“That’s what we are witnessing in Abia State today. When you have a governor who is committed and who thought and said, ‘I am going to build a smart school’, not just one, not two, not three, not four, 10, or 20 , that is a governor who cares for the people. That is a governor who wants your kids to lead Nigeria and lead the world.  
  
“Today, your kids and Abia children will sit in this school. They will get the best educational material that a child in America or in London would get, and also have it right here in this community. They will learn how to use AI. Five years from now, 10 years from now, Abia will lead the world,” Dr Alausa stated.  
  
Speaking at the inauguration, Otti announced that the smart school was the first of three such projects that would be inaugurated this month across the three senatorial districts of the state.  
  
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He added that another 17 would be built, one in each local government area of the state, for pupils’ use.  
  
“Evidently, Abia has moved into a new era of technology-driven participatory model of learning.  
  
“Each of the 20 smart schools that will dot our landscape by the end of the year shall be equipped with an interactive box, and each pupil, 300 per school, 30 in a classroom, will be handed a tablet to support their learning experience,” Otti stated.  
  
The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, said that the event was a declaration that Abia was preparing its children for the future, and described it as a realisation of a bold vision.  
  
The Executive Chairman of Abia State Universal Basic Education, Lady Lydia Onuoha, described the smart school initiative as a strategic investment aimed at equipping Abia children with the skills required to thrive in the 21st-century global economy.  
  
Chief Executive Officer, Blue Giraffe Development Limited, Mrs Orieji Okwara-Emele, said the project would shape the young minds, while the President of Ubakala Improvement Union, Elder Godwin Mbaonu, expressed the gratitude of the community for what he described as the opening of a new chapter of basic education in their community and the state.  
  
Sunday Nwakanma  
Sunday Nwakanma is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over 25 years of professional experience in reporting. He is based in Abia State and has worked across local, regional, and national newspapers, covering a wide range of public affairs issues. Sunday’s work reflects extensive newsroom experience, multiple professional recognitions, and a strong commitment to press freedom and responsible journalism.  
  
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What is happening in Abia State right now? AI Overview +1 In Abia State, the passing out ceremony for 2025 Batch B Stream I NYSC corps members was held in Umuahia. Additionally, Governor Alex Otti announced a partnership with Stanbic IBTC for infrastructural projects like the Abia Medical City, while the State University (ABSU) inaugurated a search team for its new Vice Chancello

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2026 World Cup HighlightsQuarter-Finals & Semi-Finals: The tournament in the US is deep into the knockout stages. France recently advanced to the semi-finals after a dominant win over Morocco.Key Matchups: Spain and Belgium are battling in Los Angeles for a spot in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, England prepares to face Norway—and the tournament's standout star, Erling Haaland.Managerial Carousel: Following Germany's shock exit, the German Football Association (DFB) is locked in negotiations to hire ex-Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp, though his current club Red Bull is demanding a compensation fee.



Major Transfer Rumors & DealsReal Madrid: The Spanish giants have officially confirmed the signing of Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan for around £17.3m.Manchester United: United are pushing for multiple midfield signings, nearing a £50m deal for Chelsea's Andre Santos and heavily linked with Atalanta's Edison. They are also monitoring Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni, though he is expected to sign a new deal at the Bernabeu.Arsenal: The Gunners are reportedly progressing in personal agreements with Bruno Guimarães.



Club Pre-Season UpdatesChelsea: Newly appointed manager Xabi Alonso has officially taken his first training session at Cobham as the squad kicks off pre-season.For a quick summary of the latest transfer market developments, especially regarding Arsenal's aggressive targets this summer window:10mBruno transfer latest | £128m Barcola | Stars to return for pre-seasonYouTube · Charles Watts: Inside Arsenal - News and transfersWould you like to hear more about Premier League transfer rumors, or are you looking for specific results from the latest World Cup matches?



New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his first chance to work with his squad at Cobham on Thursday as pre-season got under way in earnest for the Blues.  
  
Alonso arrived at Cobham on Thursday for his first day with his squad, getting to know the players who will be at his disposal during the season to come, including new signings Emmanuel Emegha and Geovany Quenda.  
  
Once the usual physical tests on the first day of pre-season were out of the way, our manager and the players started the hard work of shaking off any summer cobwebs and building fitness ahead of the campaign.  
  
Alonso also took his squad out on the grass of the Cobham training pitch for his first training session as Chelsea manager, getting to know the players and beginning the task of molding the team in his image.



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The 2026 World Cup reaches its climax with the quarter-finals and upcoming semi-finals, notably featuring major matchups like Spain versus Belgium and England taking on Norway. Concurrently, the summer transfer market is heating up with major deals, including Real Madrid signing Denzel Dumfries and Arsenal nearing agreements for Bruno Guimarães.

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