ABIA: Gov. Ikpeazu Releases Funds To Offset Salary Arrears Of Parastatals | READ IN FULL

The Honorable Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Dr. Eze Chikamnayo, made this known to newsmen during a Press briefing on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the Government House, Umuahia.

Giving a breaking down, the Commissioner said the fund will be disbursed as follows;

Abia Health Management Board (HMB) - N828 million, Secondary School Teachers - N983 million, Abia State College of Education Technical (ASCETA) - 12 months arrears, Abia Polytechnic Aba - 4 months subvention, Abia Pensioners - N520 million, ABSUTH - 2 months subvention and Abia State College of Health and Management Technology - 5 months subvention and N200 million grant to facilitate relocation to permanent site.

Chikamnayo added that payments had started since Thursday, December 9, 2021. He charged all Heads of parastatals concerned to follow due process and directives towards the disbursement of the released funds.