Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the immediate disbursement of N1,000,000 (One Million Naira) each to 31 verified returnees of Abia State extraction who recently returned from South Africa.
A release endorsed by his Chief Press Secretary, Njoku Ukoha Njoku, says the approval is an interim support measure, adding that it would reassure the returnees that the Abia State Government has not abandoned them in their moment of need.
The statement further disclosed that a comprehensive profiling of each returnee is currently ongoing to assess their individual circumstances and socio-economic realities.
According to the release, the documentation will enable government design appropriate interventions for sustainable reintegration and social protection coverage tailored to their specific needs.
It further pointed out that the gesture underscores Governor Otti’s compassion and unwavering commitment to the welfare of vulnerable persons in communities across Abia State and beyond.
The release also stated that the gesture reflects the Government’s resolve to ensure that every Abian, regardless of circumstance, is given an opportunity to recover, rebuild, and contribute meaningfully to society.
Since assumption of office, Governor Otti has prioritized policies and programmes that protect the dignity and wellbeing of citizens, especially those facing hardship.
While assuring that no Abian will be left behind, irrespective of their location or circumstance, the release noted that the Dr. Alex Otti administration remains resolved in making Abia remains home to all its sons and daughters.
