Abia Receives ₦38 Billion Monthly Yet Remains Undeveloped — Deputy Speaker, Kalu’s Office

The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has faulted the Abia State Government’s handling of its financial resources, alleging that despite receiving an average of ₦38 billion monthly, the state remains visibly underdeveloped.

According to the statement issued by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the figure was drawn from Abia’s own Q2 2025 Financial Report published on the state’s official website.

The report revealed that between April and June 2025, the state received over ₦114 billion from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), internally generated revenue (IGR), and other federal interventions such as LNG dividends and agricultural support.

“Yet, Abians still contend with dilapidated roads, unpaid gratuities, and failing health institutions,” the statement said, insisting that Kalu’s claim was accurate and supported by public data.

The Deputy Speaker’s office also criticized Otti’s alleged justification that exchange rate fluctuations hindered development, describing it as “a poor defense for failure.”

“Other states like Enugu, Imo, and Anambra are implementing massive projects under the same economic realities. Abia’s problem is not the economy; it’s mismanagement and misplaced priorities,” the statement added.