The governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, has appointed 30 new Special Assistants that will work with him in his administration. The announcement was made on June 11, 2023.

The list contains names of popular icons in Nigeria, and it might not come as a surprise to many Avians as the rumour has spread before now. Names like Kanu Nwankwo (dormers Super Eagles of Nigeria striker), John Obuh (a well-know coach of the Nigerian National team), and J Martins (an artiste) can be found in the list.

Governor Alex Otti Appoints Kanu Nwankwo, J Martin's, John Obuh, and Others as Special Assistants

The press release made by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor of Abia State reads as follows.

Also read: List of Abia State Commissioners Recently Sworn in by Governor Alex Otti

PRESS RELEASE:

NEW APPOINTMENTS

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has appointed the following persons into the underlisted positions, with effect from the date of this publication.

  1. Mr. Ugochukwu Okoroafor – Special Adviser, Monitoring and Evaluation
  2. Hon Iheanacho Obioma – Special Adviser, Political Affairs
  3. Prof Ijeoma Iheukwumere – Senior Special Assistant, Environment
  4. Mr. Odinakachi Eric Eme – Senior Special Assistant, Multilateral and Donor Agencies
  5. Mr. Nwaka Inem – Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce and Industry
  6. Magdalene Ugoanusi – Senior Special Assistant, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
  7. Mr. Martins Okechukwu Justice (J Martins) – Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment
  8. Dr. George Chidozie – Senior Special Assistant, Special Duties
  9. Pastor Okorougo Aji – Special Assistant, Lands and Housing
  10. Dr. Obioma Nwogbe – Senior Special Assistant, Transport
  11. Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba – Senior Special Assistant, Homeland Security
  12. Ven (Dr.) Joshua Onyeike – General Manager, ASOPADEC
  13. Pastor Dike Nwankwo – Director General, Abia State Orientation Agency
  14. Dr. Uloaku Ukaegbu – Director, Abia State Agency for Control of AIDS
  15. Dr. Eric Egwuibe – Senior Special Assistant, Budget and Planning
  16. Dr. Anthony Nwaubani, Senior Special Assistant, Finance
  17. Mr. Ogbonnia Okereke, GM, ASEPA
  18. Mr. Daniel Chinagozi – Special Assistant, Digital Economy
  19. Mr. Chinedu Ekeke – Deputy Chief of Staff (cum Senior Special Assistant on Sports and Youth Development)
  20. Dr. Oluebube Olunna Chukwu – Senior Special Assistant, Due Process
  21. Apostle Kenneth C. Wiper – Special Assistant on Religious Activities
  22. Mr. Ishmael Onuoha – Senior Special Assistant, Cooperative Societies
  23. Col. Ezichi Kalu (Rtd.) – General Manager, Abia State Road Traffic and Safety Management Agency (ARTSMA)
  24. Mrs. Mathilda Anyamele – Special Assistant, Special Duties.
  25. Mrs. Chinwe Kanu Uba – Special Assistant, Women Mobilisation.
  26. Mrs. Chinwe Onyeukwu – Special Assistant, Women Affairs.
  27. Kanu Nwankwo – Chairman, Enyimba International Football Club, Aba
  28. Boniface Alozie Uche – Chairman, Abia Comets
  29. John Sam Obuh – Chairman, Abia Warriors
  30. Dr. Benson Nwaigburu, GM, Abia State Debt Management Office

SIGNED:
Kazie Uko
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
Abia State

Alex C. Otti