The Abia State Government has disbursed ₦1.2 billion to support 81 vulnerable groups through life-saving medical interventions and other social protection programmes.
The state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, who disclosed this on Monday while briefing reporters on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting, in Umuahia.
Mr Kanu said the disbursement was done between January and June 2026, as part of interventions implemented through the State Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection.
He said it was also in line with the state government’s social protection framework aimed at improving the welfare of vulnerable residents.
According to him, the support covers life-saving medical interventions, housing assistance for persons with disabilities, emergency housing support for disaster victims and educational assistance for indigent students.
