Okezie Ikpeazu. Abia State Governor. |
The
Abia State Executive Council held its meeting on Thursday, the 20th February,
2020 at the Executive Chambers of Government House, Umuahia, where issues
concerning the state were reviewed and a few decisions taken.
According
a statement by the Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi Kalu, some of the decisions
taken concerned recent events in the state and they are as follows:
1.
That the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) provide details
of the cost and required logistics support to conduct local government
elections in all the 17 LGAs of the state on or before September 30th, 2020.
2.
Council applauded the efforts of security agencies in Abia for maintaining the
prevailing peace and tranquility in the state.
3.
That the Abia State Executive Council
condemns failed attempts by political actors in the state to sponsor violence
and anarchy through malicious publications and politically motivated protests
aimed at inciting the people of the state into anarchical behavior.
4.
Council wishes to re-emphasize that while government maintains its policy of
non interference with active investigations by constitutionally empowered
agencies, it will not sit idly by and watch desperate individuals or groups
drag the state into avoidable chaos over issues that are at best under
investigation.
5.
Council restated its determination to ensure that no ongoing project of the
administration will be abandoned.
6.
Council directed the state ministry of housing to ensure that the new
Government House at Ogurube Layout is ready for commissioning before the end of
year 2020.
7.
Council reviewed ongoing road projects in the state and urged the state
ministry of works to ensure that the current dry weather window is maximized to
deliver as many projects as possible.
8.
Council applauded the state ministry of finance for stabilizing salary payment
before the end of every month as well as successful negotiation and payment of
new minimum wage to Abia workers and urged the sustenance of the progress made
so far.
9.
Council directed the immediate commencement of
drains desilting program at Aba and Umuahia and urged the relevant
agencies to accelerate ongoing beautification projects at Isi Gate, Umuahia and
Ogbor Hill, Aba.
10.
Council directed the expansion of coverage for the street lighting project in
Aba and Umuahia to ensure that high population density neighborhoods in the
State are adequately covered in this second phase.
11.
Council recommended that local governments in the state endeavor to construct
hostels at Nsulu games village to support youth empowerment efforts of the
state's ministry of sports and youth development.
12.
Council directed the state ministry of women affairs to ensure early completion
of the new rehabilitation home for destitutes and physically challenged
persons.
13.
Council approved the setting up of a committee to review the operation of
International Glass Industry (IGI) with Secretary to State Government,
Commissioner for Trade & Investment, and Commissioner for Industry as
members.
14.
Council directed all tricycle (Keke) operators in the state to use only
approved Abia colors as directed by the state ministry of transport or face
appropriate sanctions.
15.
Council approved the setting up of state owned laboratories for industries in
the state.
16.
Council expressed support for the school sports program and urged all private
and public schools in the state to participate in the program.
17. Council reviewed the Ugba na Nkata, Umuahia,
and Ozuitem water projects and urged the ministry of public utilities to ensure
early delivery of the projects.
18.
Council directed the immediate design and implementation of a new bridge across
Aba waterside river from the Immaculate Street
Umungasi axis to Ururuka Road to provide alternative access to Ogbor Hill
area of Aba.
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