Abia State Governor Alex Otti, has made significant appointments, bringing in prominent figures from the music and sports industries, as well as other professionals, to serve in various positions within his administration.
The appointments, disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko, will take effect immediately.
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The individuals selected by Governor Alex Otti are expected to contribute their expertise and knowledge to drive the development and progress of Abia State. Among the notable appointments are J Martins, a renowned musician, and Kanu Nwankwo, a highly respected veteran professional footballer. Both individuals will assume crucial roles in the administration.
The complete list of appointees and their designated positions is as follows:
1. Mr. Ugochukwu Okoroafor - Special Adviser, Monitoring and Evaluation
2. Hon Iheanacho Obioma - Special Adviser, Political Affairs
3. Prof Ijeoma Iheukwumere - Senior Special Assistant, Environment
4. Mr. Odinakachi Eric Eme - Senior Special Assistant, Multilateral and Donor Agencies
5. Mr. Nwaka Inem - Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce, and Industry
6. Magdalene Ugoanusi - Senior Special Assistant, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
7. Mr. Martins Okechukwu Justice (J Martins) - Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment
8. Dr. George Chidozie - Senior Special Assistant, Special Duties
9. Pastor Okorougo Aji - Special Assistant, Lands and Housing
10. Dr. Obioma Nwogbe - Senior Special Assistant, Transport
11. Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba - Senior Special Assistant, Homeland Security
12. Ven (Dr.) Joshua Onyeike - General Manager, ASOPADEC
13. Pastor Dike Nwankwo - Director General, Abia State Orientation Agency
14. Dr. Uloaku Ukaegbu - Director, Abia State Agency for Control of AIDS
15. Dr. Eric Egwuibe - Senior Special Assistant, Budget and Planning
16. Dr. Anthony Nwaubani - Senior Special Assistant, Finance
17. Mr. Ogbonnia Okereke - General Manager, ASEPA
18. Mr. Daniel Chinagozi - Special Assistant, Digital Economy
19. Mr. Chinedu Ekeke - Deputy Chief of Staff (also serving as Senior Special Assistant on Sports and Youth Development)
20. Dr. Oluebube Olunna Chukwu - Senior Special Assistant, Due Process
21. Apostle Kenneth C. Wiper - Special Assistant on Religious Activities
22. Mr. Ishmael Onuoha - Senior Special Assistant, Cooperative Societies
23. Col. Ezichi Kalu (Rtd.) - General Manager, Abia State Road Traffic and Safety Management Agency (ARTSMA)
24. Mrs. Mathilda Anyamele - Special Assistant, Special Duties
25. Mrs. Chinwe Kanu Uba - Special Assistant, Women Mobilisation
26. Mrs. Chinwe Onyeukwu - Special Assistant, Women Affairs
27. Kanu Nwankwo - Chairman, Enyimba International Football Club, Aba
28. Boniface Alozie Uche - Chairman, Abia Comets
29. John Sam Obuh - Chairman, Abia Warriors
30. Dr. Benson Nwaigburu - General Manager, Abia State Debt Management Office
Governor Alex Otti expressed his confidence in the appointed individuals and their capabilities to contribute to the growth and prosperity of Abia State.
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