Table of Contents
- Payment Approval for Deceased Workers
- Government Commitment to Workers
- Infrastructure Projects Announced
- Power Restoration in Ohafia
- Completion of Healthcare Centers
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has authorized the payment of a backlog exceeding fifty million naira owed to 265 Abia workers who passed away over the past 16 years.
This payment, amounting to more than fifty million naira, will be disbursed to the verified next of kin of the deceased workers.
The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, revealed this information on Monday while updating journalists about the results of this week’s executive council meeting led by Governor Alex Otti.
He stated that this payment reflects the State government's commitment to the welfare of its workers, emphasizing that this approach sets the current administration apart from its predecessors.
“The payment will be made to their verified next of kin,” Kanu confirmed.
He also announced that the Abia State government will commence the reconstruction of 25 km of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene road and 13.1 km of the Uriam Usaka ring road in the Ikwuano Local Government Area.
The State government has pledged to restore electricity in Ohafia, expressing concern that the town and its surrounding communities have been without power for the past seven years.
The Commissioner further noted that the first phase of the operationalization of renovated primary health care centers has been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total amount approved for the payment to deceased workers' next of kin?
The total amount approved for the payment is over fifty million naira.
Who will receive the payment for the deceased workers?
The payment will be received by the verified next of kin of the deceased workers.
What infrastructure projects have been announced by the Abia State government?
The government has announced the reconstruction of 25 km of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene road and 13.1 km of the Uriam Usaka ring road.
What is being done to restore power in Ohafia?
The State government has vowed to restore power in Ohafia, which has been without electricity for seven years.
What progress has been made regarding primary health care centers?
The first phase of the operationalization of renovated primary health care centers has been completed.
