ABIA: See List Of Newly Appointed Commissioners And Their Portfolio

The Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 inaugurated 27 newly appointed Commissioners into the State Executive Council.

The inauguration which was held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium Umuahia, was chaired by the Executive governor.

Speaking at the event, Governor Ikpeazu stated that the sworn in commissioners, were carefully selected to support to drive his administration’s vision for a better life for Abians

The Governor who disclosed that his administration is on its final lap, conveyed the desire of his administration to complete ongoing projects and possibly embark on new ones.

He charged the new appointees to be active players in the socio-political and economic renaissance of the state.

While warning that there is nothing juicy in the appointments, the Governor cautioned those whose agenda is to fill their pockets will be disappointed and challenged them to see their appointments as calls  to duty.

He assured that Government will substantially provide them with the resources to work with, but also admonished them to leverage their connections and wealth of experience in moving their various ministries forward.

Governor Ikpeazu advised them to remain loyal to the Government as those found wanting will be shown the way out.

The new Commissioners and their portfolios are

Mazi Donatus Okorie – Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural development.

Mr Ndom Godwin – Boundary Matters.

Chief Okezie Erondu – Ministry of Science and Technology,

Professor Ikechi Mgbeoji – Ministry of Agriculture.

Pascal Karibe Ojigwe – Ministry of Sports.

Mrs Uwaoma Olewengwa- Ministry of Industry, Promotions and Development,

Prince Christopher Enweremadu-  Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

Barr. Charles Esonu – Ministry of Youth Development,

Chief Chinagorom Nwankpa – Ministry of Housing,

Hon. Monday Ejiegbu – Parastatals,

Deaconess Rose Urenta- Ministry of Women Affairs,

Chief Kingsley Imaga – Ministry of Public Utilities,

Chidiebere Uwagwu Kalu – Establishment and Training,

Barr. Chijioke Mark- Post-Basic Education,

Chief Chisom Nwachukwu-  Ministry of Special duties/Vulnerable groups,

Mr. Sopuruchi Bekee -Ministry of Homeland Security,

Chief Eze Nwanganga- Ministry of Petroleum and Energy Development,

Barr Tony Nwanmuo- Ministry of Culture and Tourism,

Barr. Sam Nwogu- Ministry of Environment.

The rest are Dr Chidi Onwuchuruba -Ministry of Lands and Survey,

Mr Ugochukwu Emezue- Documentation and Strategic Communications,

Mrs  Adaku Uwaoma Onusiriuka Oseiza – Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and New Businesses Development

Barr, Eze Chikamnayo – Ministry of Information and Strategy

Chief Godswill Uche Nwanoruo- Ministry of Transport

Prince Obinna Okey – Inter -Governmental Affairs

Chief Ukwu Rocks Emma- Ministry of Basic Education

Barr. Chinenye Emelogu – Joint Projects Implementations while the immediate past Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu is to serve as the new Commissioner for Trade and Commerce.