Former governors and deputies from Abia state will no longer enjoy pension benefits after their tenures have expired.
On Tuesday, the Abia House of Assembly passed a bill to stop the payment of pensions to former governors and their deputies in the state.
The bill is entitled: “A Bill (H.A.B 11:) for a Law to Revoke The Abia State Governors and Deputy Governors Pensions Law No 4 of 2001 and for other Matters connected in addition to that.”
It was sponsored by Hon. Uchanna Okoro, the Majority Leader and member Representing Arochukwu State Constituency.
The Speaker, Mr Emmanuel Emeruwa, announced the bill’s passage after its first and second readings, consideration at the committee of the whole, and third reading during the day’s plenary.
Emeruwa, while congratulating members, said that the bill would reduce the state’s governance expenses and redirect resources towards development.
He said that once the governor assented to the bill, it would be known as “Abia State Governors and Deputy Governor’s (Repeal) Law 2024.”
The Speaker said the bill would take effect immediately, Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
