The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, on Thursday made new  appointments into his administration.


In a press statement signed by Mr Kazie Uko, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, stated the appointments and their positions as follows:


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