The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, is set to commence the payment of a monthly stipend of N250,000 to traditional rulers in the state, starting from December 2024. This follows an appreciation message from the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, who commended Governor Otti for his respect and recognition of their institution.
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Mr Mba, who spoke on behalf of the State Executive and members of the traditional rulers’ council, said that the payment of the monthly stipend will commence in December 2024. “The Council expresses gratitude that the Governor would, from this month of December 2024, begin to pay N250,000 monthly stipend to every Eze in Abia State, except the traditional rulers in Aba South, who would receive an amount different from others,” he disclosed.Mr Mba said a “very cordial” relationship exists between the traditional institution and the governor, adding that past administrations in the state did not accord such respect to the traditional rulers.
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