Governor Alex Otti has dissolved all the 17 local government transition committees in Abia State.
His media adviser Ferdinand Ekeoma announced the dissolution through a statement in Umuahia.
“The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the dissolution of the 17 Local Government Transition Committees and removal of all chairmen and their deputies,” Ekeoma said.
“The removed chairmen are to hand over to the Heads of Service of their respective local governments.
In a similar development, the governor approved the removal of the education secretaries of the 17 local government areas.
“Each affected education secretary is to hand over to the most senior director,” the statement added.
“These directives take immediate effect, therefore, the affected persons should comply and ensure seamless transfer of power in the LGAs.”