Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the sum of N81.6 m as a Christmas bonus for the state’s 544 traditional rulers.
The gesture was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu.
Governor Otti equally used the opportunity to enjoin Abia traditional rulers to continue to partner with the government of Abia state in order to engender development, peace, and security of lives and properties within their various communities.
While confirming the governor’s gesture, the Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Linus Mbah, described the Christmas bonus as a testament that Governor Otti acknowledges and recognises the traditional institution in Abia State.