Governor Otti Reshuffle Cabinet, Redeploy Mike Akpara, Mathew Ekwuruibe
In a significant move for Abia State's governance, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, the Executive Governor, has officially assigned portfolios to the newly sworn-in Commissioners and implemented a minor reshuffle within his Cabinet. The reorganization aims to streamline the administration and enhance the effectiveness of the state’s governance.
The updated composition of the State Executive Council is as follows:
1. Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna - Honourable Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice.
2. Prince Uzo Nwachukwu - Honourable Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs.
3. Mr. Uwaoma Ukandu - Honourable Commissioner for Finance.
4. Mr. Kingsley Anosike - Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Planning.
5. Mr. Okey Kanu - Honourable Commissioner for Information.
6. Mr. Goodluck Ubochi - Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.
7. Prof. Uche Eme Uche - Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education.
8. Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche - Honourable Commissioner for Health.
9. Dr. Mrs. Maureen Ijeoma Aghukwa - Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs.
10. Mrs. Blessing Ngozi Felix - Honourable Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection.
11. Mr. Philemon A. Ogbonna - Honourable Commissioner for Environment.
12. Prof. Joel F. Ogbonna - Honourable Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
13. Mr. Kingsley Chibueze Nwokocha - Honourable Commissioner for Trade & Commerce.
14. Mr. Mike Akpara - Honourable Commissioner for Industry & SMEs.
15. Mr. Nwaobilor Ananaba - Honourable Commissioner for Youth & Sports.
16. Mr. Mathew Ekwuruibe - Honourable Commissioner for Arts, Culture & Creative Economy.
17. Mr. David Kalu - Honourable Commissioner for Science, Technology & Innovation.
18. Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije - Honourable Commissioner for Lands & Housing.
19. Engr. Don Otumchere Oti - Honourable Commissioner for Works.
20. Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu - Honourable Commissioner for Transport.
21. Engr. Ikechukwu Monday - Honourable Commissioner for Power & Public Utilities.
22. Comrade Sunny A. Onwuma - Honourable Commissioner for Labour & Productivity.
The new appointments and reshuffles are expected to bring a renewed focus to key areas of development, including justice, education, health, and infrastructure. Governor Otti expressed confidence that these changes will further advance Abia State's growth and ensure more efficient delivery of public services.
