The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has assigned Portfolios to the Newly Appointed Commissioners who were sworn-in earlier in the week.
The Governor further effected a minor reshuffle of his Cabinet and created a few more ministries.
The New Composition of the State Executive Council is as follows:
1. Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna – Honourable Attorney General & Commissioner For Justice.
2. Prince Uzo Nwachukwu – Hon. Commissioner Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs.
3. Mr. Uwaoma Ukandu – Hon. Commissioner for Finance.
4. Mr. Kingsley Anosike – Hon. Commissioner for Budget and Planning.
5. Mr. Okey Kanu – Hon. Commissioner for Information
6. Mr. Goodluck Ubochi – Hon. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.
7. Prof. Uche Eme Uche – Hon. Commissioner for Tertiary Education.
8. Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche – Hon. Commissioner for Health.
9. Dr. Mrs. Maureen Ijeoma Aghukwa – Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs.
10. Mrs. Blessing Ngozi Felix – Hon. Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection.
11. Mr. Philemon A. Ogbonna – Hon. Commissioner for Environment.
12. Prof. Joel F. Ogbonna – Hon.Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
13. Mr. Kingsley Chibueze Nwokocha – Hon. Commissioner for Trade & Commerce.
14. Mr. Mike Akpara – Hon. Commissioner for Industry & SMEs.
15. Mr. Nwaobilor Ananaba – Hon. Commissioner for Youth & Sports.
16. Mr. Mathew Ekwuruibe – Hon. Commissioner for Arts, Culture & Creative Economy.
17. Mr. David Kalu – Hon. Commissioner for Science, Technology & Innovation.
18. Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije – Hon. Commissioner for Lands & Housing.
19. Engr. Don Otumchere Oti – Hon. Commissioner for Works.
20. Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu – Hon. Commissioner for Transport.
21. Engr. Ikechukwu Monday – Hon. Commissioner for Power & Public Utilities.
22. Comrade Sunny A. Onwuma – Hon. Commissioner for Labour & Productivity.
Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
15-08-2024.