Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has officially assigned portfolios to the newly appointed commissioners following their swearing-in ceremony yesterday.
In addition, the Governor has implemented a minor reshuffle within his cabinet and established several new ministries.
The new composition of the State Executive Council is as follows:
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Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna – Honourable Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice
Prince Uzo Nwachukwu – Honourable Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs
Mr. Uwaoma Ukandu – Honourable Commissioner for Finance
Mr. Kingsley Anosike – Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Planning
Mr. Okey Kanu – Honourable Commissioner for Information
Mr. Goodluck Ubochi – Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education
Prof. Uche Eme Uche – Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education
Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche – Honourable Commissioner for Health
Dr. Mrs. Maureen Ijeoma Aghukwa – Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs
Mrs. Blessing Ngozi Felix – Honourable Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection
Mr. Philemon A. Ogbonna – Honourable Commissioner for Environment
Prof. Joel F. Ogbonna – Honourable Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources
Mr. Kingsley Chibueze Nwokocha – Honourable Commissioner for Trade & Commerce
Mr. Mike Akpara – Honourable Commissioner for Industry & SMEs
Mr. Nwaobilor Ananaba – Honourable Commissioner for Youth & Sports
Mr. Mathew Ekwuruibe – Honourable Commissioner for Arts, Culture & Creative Economy
Mr. David Kalu – Honourable Commissioner for Science, Technology & Innovation
Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije – Honourable Commissioner for Lands & Housing
Engr. Don Otumchere Oti – Honourable Commissioner for Works
Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu – Honourable Commissioner for Transport
Engr. Ikechukwu Monday – Honourable Commissioner for Power & Public Utilities
Comrade Sunny A. Onwuma – Honourable Commissioner for Labour & Productivity
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