Jubilation Across Abia as Governor Alex Otti Pays Logistics Allowance to 5,394 Newly Recruited Teachers
Massive jubilation as Governor Alex Otti pays ₦25,000 logistics allowance to 5,394 newly recruited teachers in Abia, boosting education, reducing unemployment, and strengthening the state’s economy.
Abia State witnessed scenes of celebration as Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, popularly known as the Ekwueme Governor, fulfilled his pledge to strengthen the education sector by releasing logistics and orientation allowances to 5,394 newly recruited teachers.
Each teacher received ₦25,000 as part of their induction into the State’s public school system. The move is seen not only as financial support but also as a bold statement of Governor Otti’s commitment to quality education and human capital development in Abia.
The allowances, amounting to hundreds of millions of naira, represent a direct injection into the state’s economy, boosting household income and local businesses while enhancing the morale of the teaching workforce.
Stakeholders in the education sector have hailed the initiative as a masterstroke. They emphasized that the recruitment of thousands of teachers will:
- Reduce unemployment in Abia
- Strengthen public schools with fresh manpower
- Improve teaching quality and student performance
- Reposition the education sector for long-term sustainability
Community leaders, parents, and educational experts praised the governor for prioritizing the welfare of teachers, stressing that no education system can rise above the quality of its teachers.
By taking this step, Governor Otti has reinforced his administration’s resolve to make education a key driver of Abia’s development. His action has further strengthened public trust in his leadership, with many Abians chanting: “Ekwueme Governor Dr. Alex Otti, carry go!”
