Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has assigned portfolios to the newly appointed commissioners who were sworn-in yesterday, Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

The governor further effected a minor reshuffle of his cabinet and created a few more ministries.

A statement issued today by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, listed the new composition of the State Executive Council as follows:

1.Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna – Honourable Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice.

2.Prince Uzo Nwachukwu – Hon. Commissioner Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs.

3.Mr. Uwaoma Ukandu – Hon. Commissioner for Finance.

4.Mr. Kingsley Anosike – Hon. Commissioner for Budget and Planning.

5.Mr. Okey Kanu – Hon. Commissioner for Information

6.Mr. Goodluck Ubochi – Hon. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.

7.Prof. Uche Eme Uche – Hon. Commissioner for Tertiary Education.

8.Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche – Hon. Commissioner for Health.

9.Dr. Mrs. Maureen Ijeoma Aghukwa – Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs.

10.Mrs. Blessing Ngozi Felix – Hon. Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection.

11.Mr. Philemon A. Ogbonna – Hon. Commissioner for Environment.

12.Prof. Joel F. Ogbonna – Hon. Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

13.Mr. Kingsley Chibueze Nwokocha – Hon. Commissioner for Trade & Commerce.

14.Mr. Mike Akpara – Hon. Commissioner for Industry & SMEs.

15.Mr. Nwaobilor Ananaba – Hon. Commissioner for Youth & Sports.

16.Mr. Mathew Ekwuruibe – Hon. Commissioner for Arts, Culture & Creative Economy.

17.Mr. David Kalu – Hon. Commissioner for Science, Technology & Innovation.

18.Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije – Hon. Commissioner for Lands & Housing.

19.Engr. Don Otumchere Oti – Hon. Commissioner for Works.

20.Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu – Hon.Commissioner for Transport.

21.Engr. Ikechukwu Monday – Hon. Commissioner for Power & Public Utilities.

22.Comrade Sunny A. Onwuma – Hon. Commissioner for Labour & Productivity.