Abia State authorities has cautioned security agencies within the State towards extorting innocent residents and different residents whereas imposing the ban on industrial bike operations in Umuahia and Aba metropolis.
It clarified that it solely re-enforced the ban on Okada actions within the Umuahia and Aba metropolis as earlier introduced by the earlier administration within the State.
These had been made identified by the Commissioner for info and tradition, Okey Kanu whereas briefing journalists on the end result of the State Executive Council assembly.
Kanu suggested security agencies to use professionalism in finishing up the enforcement.
He famous that the transfer was aimed toward safeguarding the lives of the folks.
He additional introduced that the Single Treasure Account, TSA, launched by Governor Alex Otti would kick off on September 1, 2023.
Kanu, who stated there was no going again on the TSA coverage, stated its graduation would breeze-in transparency and due course of.
“It is one of the cardinal aspects of this administration in terms of due process and transparency. So come September 1st, the Single Treasury Account will commence and all government payments would be made to pass the single platform,” he stated.
A authorities supply advised Media Talk Africa that some income producing organizations, together with transport unions allegedly lobbied the State authorities to switch the TSA system to create ‘reasonable commission’.
But our correspondent couldn’t verify if the request was ultimately granted by the State authorities.
