The Abia State House of Assembly has successfully enacted Bill H.A.B 11, aimed at revoking the Abia State Governors & Deputy Governors Pensions Law No 4 of 2001 and addressing related matters.
Following comprehensive readings and deliberations, including consideration at the committee of the whole, the bill received its third reading during today’s plenary session.
The passage of the Abia State Governors’ and Deputy Governors’ Pensions Law (Repeal) Bill marks a significant stride towards curbing the excessive cost of governance. This legislative action prioritizes the redirection of Abia State’s resources towards vital developmental initiatives.
Notably, this decision means that current and former governors, including Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore A. Orji, Okezie Ikpeazu, and now the incumbent Governor Alex Chioma Otti, along with their deputies, will no longer receive pensions.
This move underscores the assembly’s commitment to serving the best interests of the state’s residents.
