Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has finally implemented minor reshuffle of his cabinet including the establishment of new ministries and redeployment of two commissioners.
Recall that three Commissioners in charge of ministries of Agriculture, Health and Science/Technology recently resigned from the State Executive Council prompting the nomination of five commissioners who were screened by the Abia State House of Assembly.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Abia State Governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha who released the official list of Commissioners which will form the State Executive Council and their portfolios of the newly appointed commissioners who were sworn in yesterday said the decision was aimed at ensuring efficient delivery of democracy dividends.
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Mr Mike Akpara, former Finance Commissioner is now the Commissioner for Industry and SMEs, while Matthew Ekwuruibe, former Digital Economy and SME Commissioner, now holds the position for the Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy.
Otti emphatically stated to the newly appointed commissioners that the appointments were made to re-energize and strengthen the State Executive Council. He also warned against infighting, stressing that his administration has zero tolerance for corruption and any act disposable to bringing the government dishonour.
The new composition of the State Executive Council includes:
1. 1. Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna – Honourable Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice
2. 2. Prince Uzo Nwachukwu – Honourable Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs
3. 3. Mr. Uwaoma Ukandu – Honourable Commissioner for Finance
4. 4. Mr. Kingsley Anosike – Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Planning
5. 5. Mr. Okey Kanu – Honourable Commissioner for Information
6. 6. Mr. Goodluck Ubochi – Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education
7. 7. Prof. Uche Eme Uche – Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education
8. 8. Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche – Honourable Commissioner for Health
9. 9. Dr. Mrs. Maureen Ijeoma Aghukwa – Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs
10. 10. Mrs. Blessing Ngozi Felix – Honourable Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection
11. 11. Mr. Philemon A. Ogbonna – Honourable Commissioner for Environment
12. 12. Prof. Joel F. Ogbonna – Honourable Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources
13. 13. Mr. Kingsley Chibueze Nwokocha – Honourable Commissioner for Trade & Commerce
14. 14. Mr. Mike Akpara – Honourable Commissioner for Industry & SMEs
15. 15. Mr. Nwaobilor Ananaba – Honourable Commissioner for Youth & Sports
16. 16. Mr. Mathew Ekwuruibe – Honourable Commissioner for Arts, Culture & Creative Economy
17. 17. Mr. David Kalu – Honourable Commissioner for Science, Technology & Innovation
18. 18. Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije – Honourable Commissioner for Lands & Housing
19. 19. Engr. Don Otumchere Oti – Honourable Commissioner for Works
20. 20. Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu – Honourable Commissioner for Transport
21. 21. Engr. Ikechukwu Monday – Honourable Commissioner for Power & Public Utilities
- 22. 22. Comrade Sunny A. Onwuma – Honourable Commissioner for Labour & Productivity
