The governor noted that the state government also criminalised unlawful appropriation of government property to safeguard public assets.
Mr Ekeoma said that the school “was literally non-existent” before government intervention by restoring power, water, fencing, and internal roads.
The centenarian and her twin sister, Ms Mgbokwo, were born during the harmful traditional practice of the killing of twins in the community.
The executive secretary of SEMA, Sunday Jackson, said the gesture was intended “to cushion the effect of the fire on the victims.”
“The governor has set up machinery in motion to ensure that salary arrears would become a thing of the past.’’
Ms Agomoh said the 109 cases of stooling and vomiting suspected to be cholera outbreaks were recorded between January and June.
The state government said if some children were not vaccinated, they could be the source of the outbreak.
He said that the affected local government areas are Umuahia North, Ikwuano, Arochukwu, Ohafia and Bende.
Rebecca Jim, Head, Voter Education and Publicity, INEC Abia, who disclosed this in a statement, said that a new date would be communicated in due time.
According to him, the reported skirmishes in the affected polling units during Saturday’s election necessitated the fresh polls.
