The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex C. Otti OFR, has appointed the following persons into the underlisted positions, effective today, June 1, 2023.

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

SIGNED:
Kazie Uko
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
Abia State
01/06/2023