Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has relieved his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko, of his duties.
The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, following an Executive Council meeting with the Governor on Wednesday evening.
Kanu announced that Kalu Ukoha Kalu will assume the role of Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, effective immediately.
Additionally, Governor Otti has approved the payment of school fees for Abia students studying in India, who were abandoned by the previous administration, as well as for those in Nigerian Law Schools.
The Commissioner stated, “Following Governor Alex Otti’s interest and the high premium he placed on students, the governor has graciously approved the payment of school fees of Abia students in India. He also approved the payment of school fees of 271 Abia students in Nigerian Law Schools.”
Furthermore, the state governor has secured the accreditation of 19 programs for Abia State University Uturu (ABSU).