The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has approved the increase of the state’s traditional rulers’ Palace Maintenance Allowance from N40,000 to N100,000.
This was contained in a news statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Anya, on Monday in Abakaliki.
Anya said the increase took effect from August 2016.
He said: “The Ministry of Local and Chieftaincy Matters is to ensure the implementation of the latest approval by the governor.
“All parastatals involved in issues pertaining to traditional rulers should also ensure the implementation of the increase.”
Umahi had at various occasions reiterated his government’s commitment to enhance the welfare of traditional rulers.
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