Abia State Government has directed immediate payment of two month’s salary arrears to workers at Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Aba.

The government added that the workers would further receive more payment in December as part of its plans to reposition the state’s tertiary health institution for effective productivity.

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Eze Chikamnayo says the payment of the two month’s salary is with immediate effect.

The statement read In part: “His Excellency, the Rebuilder of Abia State, Governor Okezie Victor Ikpeazu in his determination to resolve the perennial intractable challenges of ABSUTH has directed the Commissioner of Finance to immediately pay two months Salaries as proposed to ABSUTH Workers immediately.

“ABSUTH Workers will also receive another bulk payment of two months’ salaries in December 2022.”

The statement further warned those planning to disrupt activities at the hospital to desist forthwith or face the wrath of the law.

He advised political parties to respect and preserve the sanctity of government institutions as the Commissioner of Police, Abia State and the Aba Area Commander have been duly advised and would take necessary action accordingly. (The Nation)