L-r… Great legal luminary, Distinguished Guest,Dr Monday Onyekachi Ubani (SAN) : Deputy Governor of Abia State is Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu: Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour: Royal father of the Day, His Eminence Engr.Dr Eberechukwu Kalu Oji, Guest Speaker; Dr Uchechukwu Ogah, Mother of the Day, High Chief.Mrs Kate Onyechere: during the (ASTUA) in Celebration of Abia Day held in Lagos on 8/11/2026…Photos: Chinyere Ikeanyi.
Chinyere Ikeanyi
Abia State Town Unions Association (ASTUA) Lagos has been launched to actualise the Abia Dream, Abia House and Investment Hub Project, Lagos. This was done during its 2026 Abia Day Celebration in Lagos.
Speaking during the celebration and launch to raise N500m for the Abia projects, the President of ASTUA, Mazi Chuks Nwosu, said, “The project was described as more than a building. It is a declaration of identity, a symbol of unity, and a legacy for generations yet unborn. It will serve as a permanent home for every Abian in Lagos, a centre for unity, culture, empowerment, welfare, business networking, youth development, education, leadership engagement, and preservation of heritage”.
He said, “Despite the great achievements of Abians in Lagos, they lacked a common home. Meetings had been held in rented halls and celebrations in borrowed facilities. The Abia House will change that narrative and give every Abian, regardless of town, profession, religion, politics or status, a sense of belonging. It will also keep children born in Lagos connected to their roots”.
According to him, the Abia House is the embodiment of collective aspiration, visible expression of unity, and a statement that Ndi Abia remains one people with a common heritage, identity and future. “It is about past, present and future generations”.
Mazi Nwosu said further that the fundraising event is aimed at mobilizing resources for the construction of a befitting Town Hall and permanent headquarters for ASTUA in Lagos. “This project will provide a central gathering place for Abians in Lagos and serve as a lasting symbol of our unity and identity. The event brought together sons and daughters of Abia State, friends, well-wishers, corporate organizations, and development partners who share our vision. We are optimistic that the support received will move the project significantly forward”.
He called on every town union, family, professional bodies, sons and daughters of Abia to participate through financial support, professional services, building materials, land or other assistance. “The project belongs to all, not ASTUA alone, not a few wealthy individuals or any particular town union”.
Continuing, he said, “The Abia State Town Unions Association (ASTUA) is the apex socio-cultural and community organization representing recognized Abia town unions and community associations in Lagos State. It serves as a platform for unity, cooperation, and collective advancement among Abians living in Lagos”.
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