Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has revealed that his government has began measures to trim down the cost of governance in the state to the barest minimum and save money.
Otti at his monthly media interactive session held at the Government House, Umuahia, said the money saved from frivolous spending by past administrations had made it possible for his government to pay salaries and pensions and also mobilise contractors to site for the ongoing major developmental projects.
In his words:
“We have been able to save money from FAAC by stopping frivolous expenses such as paying a certain amount of money to ‘stakeholders’.
“In the new Abia, if you want to get money, then you have to work and earn money,” Otti said.
The governor said his administration was focused on financial reengineering to ensure that the resources of the state were properly handled by professionals for best results.
