PARIS CLUB 10.6 BILLION N, ABIA HOUSE GRANTS APROVAL FOR DISBURSEMENT

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Abia State House of Assembly has approved the request of the State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu to spend the #10.6 billion accrued to Abia State from the Paris club debt refund.

50% of the money will be spent on salary arrears and the remainder on infrastructural development.

The figures are as follows:

#5.3 billion on Salary arrears and pensions.

#1.7 billion on road constructions.

#2.5 billion on bridges.

#685 million on Hospitals

#200 million for street lighting.