Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has approved the implementation of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS) for eligible staff of the Abia State House of Assembly and the Abia State House of Assembly Service Commission.
The approval, which provides for a 25 per cent CONLESS adjustment, follows the recommendation of the Committee on CONLESS established to examine the implementation of the salary structure for parliamentary workers in the state. The new arrangement is scheduled to take effect from January 2027.
With this development, Abia State becomes the first state in the South-East geopolitical zone to approve and implement CONLESS for its legislative workforce, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to improve workers’ welfare and strengthen the legislative institution.
CONLESS is a specialised salary structure designed for legislative personnel serving in the National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly and their respective Service Commissions. Although the structure has been applicable to parliamentary workers at the national level, its implementation has remained pending in several states, despite sustained calls by legislative staff for its adoption.
Governor Otti’s approval is therefore expected to address longstanding concerns surrounding the remuneration of eligible parliamentary workers in Abia while promoting greater fairness and improved conditions of service.
The decision further reflects the administration’s commitment to prioritising workers’ welfare, recognising the contributions of public servants and ensuring that democratic institutions receive the necessary institutional and administrative support to function effectively.
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By approving the 25 per cent CONLESS adjustment, the Otti-led administration has taken another step towards strengthening the public service and reinforcing Abia State’s position as a pace-setter in governance and institutional reforms across the South-East.
The announcement was contained in a press release issued on November 11, 2026, and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor, Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha.
