Abia begins payment of N61.8bn gratuity arrears, targets 2031 for full clearance

…resolves ABSU-ASUU strike, denies involvement in lecturer’s suspension By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Abia State Government has commenced payment of outstanding gratuities to verified state and local government retirees, with the total liability put at N61.8 billion. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists after the State Executive…