Governor UMO ENO has approved the immediate release of the sum of 4.755 Billion Naira, in a move to fulfill his campaign promises towards regular payment of gratuities, prioritization of welfare of civil servants in the state, and commitment to the development of a highly educated and skilled populace.

The breakdown of the funds, which will help cushion the effect of the current harsh economic situation, includes 2.3 Billion Naira for the payment of gratuities for retired state civil servants, retired primary school teachers, and retired local government workers.

In a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the Governor, EKERETE UDOH, 1.1 Billion Naira was also approved for the one-off payment of Wardrobe Allowance for 20,345 public primary school, technical college, and secondary school teachers and 1 Billion Naira for the payment of 20,000 Naira bonuses to each of the 52,000 public service workers, as announced by the Governor during the recently concluded Public Service Week events.