Gov. Otti Appoints New 22 Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has made fresh new 22 appointments comprising Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants.

This is in addition to the previous appointments upon resumption when he announced key government functionaries, including SSG, Chief of Staff and others.

A statement signed by the Governor’s chief press secretary, Kazie Uko says the appointments take effect from June 1, 2023.

The appointees are,

1. Mr. Michael Akpara – Special Adviser on Finance

2. Mr. Uwanna Ikechukwu – Senior Special Assistant on Legal Matters

3. Professor Uche Eme Uche – Special Adviser on Education

4. Professor Joel F. Ogbonna – Special Adviser on Petroleum and Energy

5. Dr. Clifford C. Agbaeze – Senior Special Assistant on Agriculture

6. Mr. Chimereze Okigbo – Special Adviser on Internally Generated Revenue

7. Mr. Uche Mark Nwosu – Chief of Protocol

8. Mr. Uche Ukeje – Senior Special Assistant on Aba Rejuvenation

9. Mr. Dodoh Okafor – Special Assistant on Public Communication

10. Mr. Uzor Nwachukwu – Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs

11. Mr. Kingsley Anosike – Special Adviser on Planning and Strategy

12. Mr. Uzoma Nwagba – Senior Special Assistant on Digital Economy and SME

13. Rev Father Christian Uche Anokwuru, PhD – Special Adviser on Policies and Interventions

14. Mrs. Ifeoma Thomas – Special Assistant on Vulnerable Groups and Poverty Alleviation

15. Pastor Dike Nwankwo – Senior Special Assistant, Special Duties

16. Mr. Okey Kanu – Special Adviser on Strategic Communication

17. Dr. (Mrs.) Betty Emeka-Obasi – Senior Special Assistant, Special Duties

18. Mr. Chinedu Ekeke – Senior Special Assistant Youth and Sports Development

19. Mr. Chuka Ofili – Senior Special Assistant, Domestic

20. Hon Luke Ukara Onyeani – Senior Special Assistant on Legislative Matters

21. Navy Commander Macdonald Ubah (Rtd) – Special Adviser on Security

22. Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu – Special Adviser on Trade and Commerce