The Imo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday 30th April 2024, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed Special Advisers and Commissioners, as approved by the Imo State House of Assembly (IMHA).
During the ceremony, Governor Uzodimma emphasized the importance of public trust and charged the appointees to carry out their duties with diligence and a deep understanding of their roles as servants of the people.
Governor Uzodimma highlighted his administration’s dedication to transformative governance and expressed expectations for the new appointees to uphold this standard.
On behalf of the Newly Sworn-in Executive members, the Commissioner for Judiciary and Attorney General of Imo State, Barr. C.O.C Akaolisa commended the Governor for finding them worthy to serve the people of Imo State and promised to uphold transparency and efficiency throughout their services to the Government and to the people.
Imo State New Commissioners And their New Portfolios:
- Hon. Declan Emelumba — Ministry Of Information, Public Orientation and Strategy.
- Dr. Chimezie Amadi — Ministry of Digital Economy and E-Governance.
- Hon. Barr. Ralph Nwosu — Ministry of Works and Infrastructural developments.
- Chief Cosmas Maduba — Ministry of Agriculture and food security.
- Hon. Mrs. Nkechi Ukwu — Ministry of women affairs and vulnerable group.
- Hon. Bede Eke — Ministry of housing and urban planning.
- Dr. Sir. Chika Benson Abazu — Ministry of trade, commerce and Business.
- Ozo Obinna Ogwuegbu — Ministry of water resources.
- Hon. Modestus Osakwe — Ministry of Homeland Security.
- Hon. Anyanwu Anselem Ezechinyere — Ministry of Budget and economic development.
- Barr. Emenike Ejikeme Chuks Major — Ministry of environment and sanitation.
- Hon. Onyeoha Obinna Evaristus — Ministry of sports and youth development.
- Chief Mrs. Ruby Emele — Ministry of local government development and chieftancy affairs.
- Hon. Ikenna Elezieanya — Ministry of Science/Technology/Innovation and Engineering.
- Chief C.O.C Akaolisa — Ministry of Justice and Attorney General of Imo State.
- Hon. Chucks Okoro Nathan Chukwuemeka — Ministry of Finance.
- Chief Sir. Ifeanyi Oruh — Ministry of Rural Development and Empowerments.
- Hon. Ernest Ibejiako — Ministry of Industry and solid minerals.
- Barr. Godswill Chukwuemeka Mgbudem — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources.
- Dr. Prosper Ohayagha —Ministry of Health.
- Hon. Emeka Okoronkwo — Ministry of Special Duties
- Prof. Johncliff Nwadike — Ministry of Education.
- Barr. Jerry Egemba — Ministry of tourism, security and culture.
- Chief Nwabueze Oguchienti — Ministry of Power And Electrification.