Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, of Abia State has on Wednesday, approved a downward review of monthly emolument of all political appointees in the State.
This is contained in a statement signed by the secretary to the Abia State Government, Barr Chris Ezem, and was made available to newsmen.
The Governor said the review was upon attainment of general financial stability.
According to him, the decision was informed by the present economic crunch in the country occasioned by the global pandemic.
The statement reads in part, “Going forward, all Political Appointees shall be entitled to their basic monthly salary excluding other allowances.
“All relevant government establishments are to note and implement accordingly.”
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