Gov. Otti’s Wars On Waste: Cleaning Up Abia’s Governance – Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke
Otti's Wars on Waste: Cleaning Up Abia's Governance These figures and data that demonstrate Governor Alex Otti's efforts to reduce financial waste in governance in Abia State: Financial Reforms Salary Arrears: Otti's administration paid ₦14.1 billion in salary arrears, benefiting 22,000 civil servants. Pension Reforms: The governor implemented pension reforms, saving ₦150 million monthly. Budget Transparency: Abia State's 2023 budget was made public, with 55% allocated to capital expenditure. On road, Infrastructure Development, Road Construction: Otti's administration completed 20 road projects, for instance, covering 100 km, using direct labour, at a cost of ₦10.5 billion, saving over #29.2billion.Aba Revitalization: The…
