Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has clarified reports suggesting that his administration approved ₦210 million for the purchase of a photocopier, describing the figure as a typographical error.
According to the governor, the actual approved amount for the equipment was ₦12 million, not ₦210 million as earlier indicated in a circulated document. The clarification was issued following public reactions and scrutiny over the reported cost.
State officials explained that the discrepancy arose from a documentation mistake and has since been corrected, urging the public to rely on verified figures. The government also reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and prudent management of public funds.
The clarification has drawn supportive reactions from many residents and political observers, with some praising the governor’s prompt response and openness in addressing the error. Others have called for tighter internal review processes to prevent similar reporting mistakes in official records going forward.
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