Abia plans major investment in civil service training
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced a significant investment in manpower training for the state’s civil service. The government will allocate N5 billion to this initiative, aiming to boost employee competence and productivity. Otti highlighted new policies and incentives designed to improve work ethics and service delivery across ministries and agencies. The administration also plans to expand transport infrastructure and introduce more energy-efficient buses.
What we know
- Alex Otti said the state will spend N5 billion on manpower training and development in the civil service in 2026.
- The government has introduced new work ethics and multiple layers of incentives across ministries, departments, and agencies.
- Plans include setting up a dedicated centre for training and retraining public sector staff.
- The administration aims to deploy individuals to roles where they can create value and improve service performance.
- Recent initiatives include rolling out energy-efficient buses and developing transport infrastructure to reduce costs and boost economic growth.
