The Abia State Government has approved an increase in the monthly payments for traditional rulers in the state.
Traditional leaders will now receive between N250,000 and N350,000, with an extra N100,000 added for members of the Traditional Rulers Council at the state and local levels.
This decision was announced on Monday by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, following a State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia.
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He said the government aims to honor traditional rulers and promote the state’s culture.
Additionally, the government is working on updating its 30-year development plan to address current economic conditions.
A State Economic Team will soon be inaugurated to handle the re-basing process, which involves adjusting the economy’s base year to reflect updated prices.
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The government has also revamped its Harmonized Taskforce to enforce rules against street trading and driving against traffic.
These actions are intended to protect the state’s roads and prevent accidents caused by one-way driving.
In education, Abia has begun implementing its Out-of-School Policy as schools reopen after the holidays.
A special taskforce has been set up to ensure children return to school, with a goal of eliminating out-of-school children across the state.
