The Governor of Abia State Okezie Ikpeazu has taken to Twitter to give a list of guidelines for the payment of N30,000 to Abia State Indigenes who are students of Abia State University (ABSU). 
The Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu who also stated that his administration remains unwaveringly dedicated to the “welfare of Abia youths, whether as students, artisans or entrepreneurs”, said the ‘N30,000 pocket money was to help cushion the effects of COVID-19.’
Okezie Ikpeazu said in a statement shared on his official Twitter handle;
“Still on the N30,000 pocket money I recently approved for each student of Abia origin at the Abia State University, to help them cushion the effects of covid-19. My guidelines for disbursement of the pocket money were clearly outlined as follows:
1. All Departmental student leaders are to compile names of students of Abia origin in their respective Departments
2. The University management is to also raise a similar list.
3. Government will cross-match both lists & commence payment from December.
“The list shall include such details of the students as follows:
i. Name
ii. Community of Origin
iii. LGA of Origin
iv. Phone Number, &
v. Account Number“Let me reiterate the commitment of our Government to the welfare of our youths, whether as students, artisans or entrepreneurs.”
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