Civic Accountability · Nigeria

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Previously in Ebonyi:
Term report
Executive orders, gubernatorial directives, and major policy decisions issued during the 2023–present term — tracked from announcement through to real-world effect.
5
Total orders
5
Implemented
0
Partial
0
Reversed
Governance
Approval of ₦4.3 billion for gratuity and pension arrears
Implemented
The directive
Directed the State Executive Council to approve over ₦4 billion for the payment of arrears of gratuity to retired civil servants from 1996 to 2021, and to resolve all outstanding pension issues without further delay.
Real-world effect
Payments commenced to retirees from 1996 to 2021. A mop-up verification was conducted, and the governor personally visited payment centres. By October 2025, the scheme was extended to local government retirees from 1996 to 2025 across all 13 LGAs. The administration also approved early leave for prospective retirees to ensure prompt documentation and payment.
Security
Suspension and dissolution of Amasiri community leadership
Implemented
The directive
Following the suspected herdsmen attack on Okporojo Community in Edda LGA in which four people were beheaded, ordered the immediate dissolution of all community development union leadership and village heads in Amasiri communities, withdrawal of the traditional ruler's certificate, and sacking of all government appointees from Amasiri.
Real-world effect
All government appointees from Amasiri—from management committee members to commissioners—were dismissed. The traditional ruler was dethroned. The governor warned of further decisive action and urged residents to remain calm. The move was praised by some as strong leadership but criticised by human rights activists who alleged collective punishment and petitioned the ICC.
Security
Creation of Ministry of Border Peace and Conflict Resolution
Implemented
The directive
Directed the creation of a dedicated Ministry of Border Peace and Conflict Resolution to coordinate the state's response to communal clashes, boundary disputes, and inter-community violence.
Real-world effect
The ministry was established and reportedly contributed to the resolution of multiple long-standing communal conflicts. However, the January 2026 Okporojo massacre showed that insecurity, particularly involving armed herdsmen, remained a severe challenge in border areas.
Health
Free maternal and child healthcare directive
Implemented
The directive
Directed the expansion of free maternal and child healthcare services across the state through the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency, and the recruitment of 195 medical officers to strengthen service delivery.
Real-world effect
Free maternal healthcare was provided to pregnant women across the state. Over ₦10 billion was committed to healthcare infrastructure, 13 general hospitals were equipped with MRI machines, and primary healthcare centres were upgraded. However, comprehensive health insurance coverage remained limited.
Education
Establishment of Universities of ICT and Aviation
Implemented
The directive
Directed the establishment of the University of Information, Communication and Technology at Oferekpe Agbaja and the University of Aviation and Aeronautical Engineering at Ezza to position Ebonyi as a hub for technology and specialised engineering education.
Real-world effect
Both universities were established, with courses allocated at the ICT University and admission processes commenced. The administration also awarded over 1,000 local and foreign postgraduate scholarships. However, the long-term impact on Ebonyi's human capital and economy remained to be seen.