The Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has directed the immediate recall of the suspended members of the Governing Council and Management of the Abia State Polytechnic Aba.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem, said the governor also directed members of the Governing Council and Management to ensure strict and prudent financial management of the institution finances.
The full statement read:
“Further to the restoration of accreditation to Abia State Polytechnic Aba by the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), the Governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has directed the immediate recall of the suspended members of the Governing Council and Management of the Polytechnic”.
“Government directs members of the Governing Council and Management to ensure strict and prudent financial management of the institution finances.
“They should take steps to prune down excess wage bills and endeavor to engage in meaningful income generating ventures that will boost the Internally Generated Revenue of the institution in order to facilitate prompt and regular payment of workers salary.
“The management is further directed to put in place sustainable plans for academic growth and institutional best practices for the polytechnic.