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Abia Polytechnic Staff Celebrates As Governor Alex Otti Clears Salary Arrears [Video]

Staff of Abia State Polytechnic in Aba were overjoyed on Friday, after receiving their long-overdue salary arrears, paid by Governor Alex Otti.

In June, the Abia State government announced plans to settle the N16.5 billion in salary arrears owed to staff of state-owned higher institutions by the previous administration, in installments.

The state’s Finance Commissioner, Mike Akpara, assured the public that the government would also clear salary arrears for civil servants in stages.

He noted that the current administration inherited the ₦16.5 billion debt and is committed to paying it off without disrupting progress in other areas.

On Friday, September 13, the first group of staff received their payments, and videos shared online captured them kneeling in gratitude and praying for the governor.

Watch the video below:

KanyiDaily recalls that Governor Alex Otti was recently applauded by Nigerians for inaugurating the geometric power plant in Abia state.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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