The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti on Friday inaugurated the newly appointed 19 Commissioners, assigning portfolios to them.
The swearing-in ceremony was performed by the Governor at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Umuahia.
The new Commissioners and their portfolios are:
1. Ikechukwu Uwanna: Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
2. Prof Monica Ironkwe: Agriculture
3. Kingsley Anosike: Budget and Planning
4. Prof Uche Eme Uche: Education
5. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna: Environment and Urban Renewal
6. Mike Akpara: Finance
7. Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo: Health
8. Prince Okey Kanu. -Information and Culture
9. Chaka Chukwumerije: Lands and Housing
10. Prince Uzor Nwachukwu: Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
11. Prof Joel Friday Ogbonna: Petroleum and Mineral Resources
12. Chima Emmanuel Oriaku: Science and Technology
13. Nwaobilor Ananaba: Sports and Youth Development
14. Dr Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu: Trade, Commerce & Industry
15. Ngozi Blessing Felix: Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
16. Engr Don Otumchere Oti: Works
17. Comrade Sunny Onwuma: Transport
18. Engr Ikechukwu Monday: Power and Public Utilities
19. Dr. Mathew Ekwuribe: Digital Economy/ SME
