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Abia Govt Hands Over Cheques To Widows Of Slain Officers

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:41 AM

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Abia Govt Hands Over Cheques To Widows Of Slain Officers

The Abia State government says it will continue to make the welfare of the families of security personnel who died in active service in the state a top priority.

The C hief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba,who stated this at Government House Umuahia, while handing over cheques to the deceased spouses, said the money is solely to cater for the educational needs of their children.

Pastor Ajagba also explained that the gesture is in fulfillment of Governor Alex Otti's promise to the bereaved families when he visited them and pledged governments continued support towards the welfare of their families.

The Chief of Staff to the Governor urged the children of the deceased to ensure they reciprocate the gesture by taking their studies more seriously, adding that government will see them through school up to university level.

He further disclosed that government will also monitor the general wellbeing of the affected families to ensure that the wives of the deceased security personnel are meaningfully engaged, so as not to feel much the hard bite of the loss of a loved one.

Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Unamka Olachi, thanked Governor Alex Otti for his magnanimity and promised that the funds will be utilized for the sole purpose for which it was meant for.

According to Mrs Olachi, the tragedy that hit their family, still leave them in shock, adding that they have been struggling to survive since the demise of their husbands, who were the bread winners of their homes.

She said the financial support from the government would go a long way in helping them start up businesses, that could help them take care of their children ,as well as help them bounce back to life.

Mrs Olachi, further appreciated the gesture of the state government, praying God to continue to enrich them with wisdom to pilot the affairs of the state,as well as, unveil programs that are people oriented.

The Chief Security Officer to the Governor, CSP Ken Nwosu, Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Affairs, Comrade Chinedum Nwosu, the Director of Administration, Government House Umuahia, Dr Nwaomiko Udo-Nwokocha and her Finance counterpart, Mrs Onyedikachi Charity-Ogwo witnessed the event.

Edited By: Chinedu Eze

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Abia Govt Hands Over Cheques To Widows Of Slain Officers

The Abia State government says it will continue to make the welfare of the families of security personnel who died in active service in the state a top priority.

The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba,who stated this at Government House Umuahia, while handing over cheques to the deceased spouses, said the money is solely to cater for the educational needs of their children.

Pastor Ajagba also explained that the gesture is in fulfillment of Governor Alex Otti's promise to the bereaved families when he visited them and pledged governments continued support towards the welfare of their families.

The Chief of Staff to the Governor urged the children of the deceased to ensure they reciprocate the gesture by taking their studies more seriously, adding that government will see them through school up to university level.

He further disclosed that government will also monitor the general wellbeing of the affected families to ensure that the wives of the deceased security personnel are meaningfully engaged, so as not to feel much the hard bite of the loss of a loved one.

Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Unamka Olachi, thanked Governor Alex Otti for his magnanimity and promised that the funds will be utilized for the sole purpose for which it was meant for.

According to Mrs Olachi, the tragedy that hit their family, still leave them in shock, adding that they have been struggling to survive since the demise of their husbands, who were the bread winners of their homes.

She said the financial support from the government would go a long way in helping them start up businesses, that could help them take care of their children ,as well as help them bounce back to life.

Mrs Olachi, further appreciated the gesture of the state government, praying God to continue to enrich them with wisdom to pilot the affairs of the state,as well as, unveil programs that are people oriented.

The Chief Security Officer to the Governor, CSP Ken Nwosu, Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Affairs, Comrade Chinedum Nwosu, the Director of Administration, Government House Umuahia, Dr Nwaomiko Udo-Nwokocha and her Finance counterpart, Mrs Onyedikachi Charity-Ogwo witnessed the event.

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The C hief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba,who stated this at Government House Umuahia, while handing over cheques to the deceased spouses, said the money is solely to cater for the educational needs of their children.