📍 Stone Reporters News | 🗓 August 6, 2025
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The Abia State Government has proudly attributed the recent Guinness World Record-breaking attempt by young Abian artist, Mr. Nuel Geoffrey, to the state’s expanding pool of creative talents, describing the accomplishment as a reflection of Abia’s growing influence in the global creative arts scene.
Geoffrey reportedly painted 275 faces within one hour, surpassing the previous record of 217. While the official confirmation from Guinness World Records is still being awaited, the State Government has already hailed the feat as monumental.
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🎨 Rising Profile in Creative Arts
Speaking during a press briefing at Government House, Umuahia, on Monday, Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, highlighted the significance of the achievement, which aligns with Governor Alex Otti’s vision for repositioning the state through creativity and innovation.
> “There is no doubt that this showcases the rising profile of Abia’s large pool of creative talents. This feat would not have been possible without the support of His Excellency, the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, through the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy,”
— Prince Okey Kanu
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🏥 Update on Health Sector Recruitment
Prince Kanu also revealed progress on the state’s ongoing recruitment drive for healthcare workers, confirming that 1,604 applications had been received so far. The portal will officially close on August 9, 2025, and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for various roles including:
Nursing Officers
Medical Laboratory Scientists
Physiotherapists
Dental Technologists
Medical Radiographers
Optometrists
Pharmacists
Medical and Dental Officers
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🏥 Primary Healthcare Centres and Project Ekwueme
The Commissioner further shared that under the Project Ekwueme initiative, 17 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) have already been equipped and are functional across the state, while others remain under construction—part of the government's efforts to revitalize healthcare access at grassroots levels.
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📅 Promoting Culture and Tourism
In a bid to boost tourism and preserve heritage, the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy is compiling a comprehensive cultural and tourism calendar for the state.
The document will feature:
Dates of local festivals and carnivals
Heritage and historical sites
Licensed hotels
Top visual/tourist locations
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🗣️ “Beyond Creativity” Talent Hunt Launched
Adding his voice at the briefing, the Commissioner for Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Mr. Mathew Ekwuribe, announced the launch of a new creative initiative tagged "Beyond Creativity Talent Hunt."
He reiterated the state government’s intention to identify, support, and promote creative talents in Abia, noting:
> “This government is determined to harness our creative capital. Geoffrey’s record attempt exemplifies what our young people can achieve with the right support,”
— Mr. Mathew Ekwuribe
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🧾 Press Briefing Attendees
Also present at the briefing were:
Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity
Sir Chris Onwuegbu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information
Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
The event was officially documented by Divine Nwankwo, Head of Department (Information), Government House, Umuahia.
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📝 Report compiled by the Stone Reporters News Development & Culture Desk
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