Abia state Governor , Dr. Alex Otti says he has no plan to retrench workers in the state public service.
Governor Otti stated this while responding to questions at the September edition of Governor Otti Speaks to Abians, a monthly media engagement of the Governor and the people held in Government House, Umuahia.
According to the Governor, he has not thought about the aledged looming retrenchment.
“There is no any massive retrenchment in the pipe line. We will continue to ensure that the civil service is enhanced and productivity increased”
He re-emphasised his commitment to defraying arrears of salaries owed some institutions in the state . “The debts were inherited and I will pay them. In a view days , those payments wil happen.” Gov. Otti assured.
Governor Alex Otti explained that the Labour Party stakeholders’ meeting held in Umuahia recently was a bid to restore peace in the party. He added that anyone that followed what happened would notice that people are happy over the outcome of the meeting.
“I believe that what we did was in the interest of the party. We have a vested interest in ensuring that the party will continue to operate as a political party in Nigeria.” Gov. Otti. stated.
He also reacted to his decision not to speak on the recent statement by the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu on the issue of he (Gov. Otti) going to be the last LP Governor in Abia.
“I chose to not to respond to it because it’s foolhardy to talk about what will happen tomorrow. Power belongs to God and He gives it to who He wills.”
The State chief executive revealed that another boost was given to healthcare in Amachara general hospital by opening eye clinic where 600 patients had their eyes checked on the official opening day. He also disclosed that government has started the phase 2 of upgrading ABSUTH for optimal service delivery while 200 primary healthcare centres in the state have been earmarked for retrofitting, a project he said would take place within 100 days.
“The whole idea is to ensure that wherever you live or come from, you will have a primary healthcare centre that will cater for your health.”
On education, the Governor reported that government has commenced training of 2000 master trainers of teachers who would in turn train others . He added that another group is equally saddled with the responsibility of looking at the curricula for pupils in the state.
He also informed the people that he is not resting on his oars in the area of environmental sanitation and revealed that his government is planning to do a project of turning waste into wealth and solicited support of all and sundry.
Azubuike Jinanwa/Divine Nwankwo
Govt. House Press, Umuahia.
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