Otti approves N31m for Abia returnees from South Africa

Restates commitment to people-oriented policies

Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has approved the immediate disbursement of N1m each to 31 verified returnees of Abia State extraction who recently returned from South Africa as a result of the xenophobic attacks.
This is as Governor Otti has reiterated his administration’s commitment to pursuing policies and programmes that advance the welfare and security of the people, while creating a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.
The approval, according to a statement, is for immediate relief as an interim support measure, and to reassure the returnees that the Abia State Government has not abandoned them in their mom...