Abia Gov. inaugurates 23 commissioners – TheNigerialawyer

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State on Wednesday in Umuahia
swore in 23 new commissioners to serve as members of the State
Executive Council.

Speaking at the event held at the International Conference
Centre, Umuahia, Mr Ikpeazu urged the new commissioners to be
diligent in the discharge of their duties to achieve the set
goals.

The governor said the state government was hugely concerned
about improving on economic growth and development in the
state.

“We will continue to run strong on our five pillars of
development; we desire to work faster and we will not throw away
quality on the altar of speed,” he said.

Mr Ikpeazu further urged the new commissioners to see their
appointments as a call to service and not for wealth
acquisition.

“Consider your new position as a call to service; your bests are
required in the new tasks given to you.

“You have to key into our government’s vision and policy
thrusts. You also need to evolve strategies that will boost
efficiency and productivity,” he said.

The governor said that any commissioner found not to be
effective in service delivery would be relieved of his/her
duty.

“Lack of logistics should not be an excuse for failure; we will
like to hear that despite odds, you succeeded,” he said.

Responding on behalf of the commissioners, Aham Uko,
Commissioner for Finance, expressed their gratitude to the governor
for the opportunity given them to serve.

“I am confident that the newly constituted executive council
will live up to expectation and will make the state proud,” he
said.

Those sworn in included Kennedy Nwangwa (Education), Chimaobi
Ebisike (Special Duties), John Okoro (Joint Projects), Loveth
Adimoha (Culture and Tourism), Cosmos Ndukwe (Trade and Commerce),
Paul Madumere (Science and Technology) and Uwaoma Olewengwa
(Industry).

Also sworn-in were Onyema Chuku-Wachuku (Small and Medium scale
Enterprises Development), Gabriel Onyendilefu (Local Government and
Chieftaincy Affairs), Emeka Ikwuagwu (Youth, Sports and Social
Development) and Emma Nwabuko (Public Utilities).

Others were Bob Ogu (Works), Jonathan Osuji (Health) Kalu Uduma
(Projects and Planning) Ekele Nwaohamuo (Transport), Ukachi Amala
(Women Affairs), Ezekwesiri Ananaba Cooperatives and Rural
Development).

The rest were Solomon Ogunji (Environment), Ikpechukwu Onuoha
(Petroleum and Solid Minerals Development), Dan Okoli (Homeland
Security) and Suleiman Ukandu (Lands, Survey and Urban Planning)
(NAN)