He also stated that the council approved the construction of another flyover at the Otouwodo end along the Asaba-Ughelli route at a cost of N39.3 billion.
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He said the council was also concerned about the spate of cultism in the state.
Mr Idris said the debt was inherited from previous administrations.
The Abia government says it has put measures in place to address the concerns raised by the Nigeria Union of Teachers to avert an impending strike.
The approval was announced in a statement by Sagir Musa, Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, on Thursday.
He stated that nurses and midwives could no longer endure the financial and professional neglect that had characterised their relationship with the government.
Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday swore in six commissioners into the State Executive Council and assigned them portfolios.
Mr Lawal noted that education, being the second priority of his administration, must be given significant attention.
Mr Okpor said, “Others are the executive secretaries of the state Primarily Healthcare Development Agency and that of the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency
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Mr Obaseki also commended citizens of the state for supporting, praying and collaborating with his administration throughout his tenure.
