The Abia State Government says it has increased support for vulnerable residents through financial interventions, medical assistance and humanitarian programmes.

The State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this after the weekly State Executive Council meeting, noting that the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection has continued to implement the state's social protection framework.

Kanu said Governor Alex Otti approved ₦48.48 million for 19 vulnerable persons to provide life-saving medical care and re-housing support. He added that between January 2026 and now, the government has approved and disbursed ₦1.2 billion to 81 beneficiaries, covering medical interventions, housing assistance for persons with disabilities, support for disaster victims and educational aid for indigent students.

The commissioner also announced that Governor Otti approved ₦450 million as counterpart funding for the World Bank Women Empowerment Programme, increasing the number of participating affinity groups in the state from 3,000 to 6,000. He said the expansion will extend the programme to six local government areas, including Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ikwuano, Arochukwu, Bende and Isiala Ngwa North.