The Abia state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has set up a judicial panel of inquiry to recover government properties and funds allegedly looted during the previous administrations in the state.
Governor Otti had a week after his inauguration, advised those in possession of government properties to return them.
The panel setting was revealed Prof. Kenneth Kalu, Secretary to the State Government,in a statement, listed Justice Florence Ikwuoma Duruoha- Igwe , as the chairman while members include Prof. Ogwo Ekeoma Ogwo, Mazi Ugochukwu Okoroafor, Rev. Fr. Alex Okonkwo and Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa.
The SSG emphasized that the terms of reference of the panel and date of inauguration would be made known to the chairman of the panel.
According to him, “The Abia State Governor has approved the constitution of a panel of inquiry on the recovery of government properties and funds belonging to the State. In view of the above, I’m pleased to convey the Governor’s approval appointing your Lordship as the chairman of the panel. Terms of reference and date of inauguration will be duly communicated to your Lordship.”
