Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has sworn-in 28 new Commissioners and 27 Transition Committee Chairmen for the 27 Local Government Councils in the State.
During the swearing in, he announced his sister, Ogechi Ololo as Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfilment.
Okorocha did on Monday, telling the the new appointees they were chosen to come and prove their worth in the service of the State and people.
The searing in ceremony took place at the Imo International Convention Centre (IICC), and during the occasion, Okorocha told his audience that his adm
The searing in ceremony took place at the Imo International Convention Centre (IICC), and during the occasion, Okorocha told his audience that his adm
cross section of new commissioners taking oath of office from Okorocha
inistration has completed more than 1000 projects and intends to complete the remaining ones before May 29, 2019.
He charged the appointees to work like yesterday and leave their marks in their respective Ministries and Local Governments.
Okorocha told them to see themselves as men and women on rescue mission, adding that they have come to be part of the success story of the administration and to contribute their own quotas.
Said Okorocha: “You are the privileged group that has the opportunity to make names for yourselves, and put your signatures in the sands of time. I want to remind all of you that this appointment is not business as usual. We shall not tolerate any sharp practice or corruption of any type. Neither shall we accept indolence or laziness. You have been called to duty to help us achieve our vision in the Rescue Mission Project.
“At this moment I charge you all to be good ambassadors of the Rescue Mission wherever you find yourselves. To the Transition Committee Chairman, you must ensure that on-going projects must be completed especially the Schools, Chapels etc.”
He reiterated that what his administration has achieved so far has exceeded all that the previous administrations in the State, both Civilian and Military, put together had achieved, pointing out that anybody with contrary claim on that should make it public.
The new Commissioners and their portfolios are; Prof. Nnamdi Obiaraeri (Information), Lady Barr. Ugochi Nnana – Okoro (Agric. and Food Security), Hon. Gertrude Oduka (Primary and Secondary Education), Chief Dr. Jones Uzoka (Niger Delta Affairs), Hon. Uchendu Chijioke Mark (Public Utilities), Hon. Gerald C. Okolie (Rural Development), Hon. Dr. Cyril Okafor (Tourism), Engr. Emmanuel Umunnakwe Ojinere (Trade & Investment), Chief Lasbery Anyanwu (Transport), Hon. Onwueyiagwu Valentine (Youth Development) , Hon. Barr. Mrs. Ngozi Njoku (Gender and Social Development), Hon. Chief Mrs Josephine Udoji (Works), Hon. Achilike Nwawuike (Internal Resources and Pension Matters), Prof. Emenalo Chizoba (Tertiary Education) and Hon. Nwamerenini Chukwuka (Labour).
Said Okorocha: “You are the privileged group that has the opportunity to make names for yourselves, and put your signatures in the sands of time. I want to remind all of you that this appointment is not business as usual. We shall not tolerate any sharp practice or corruption of any type. Neither shall we accept indolence or laziness. You have been called to duty to help us achieve our vision in the Rescue Mission Project.
“At this moment I charge you all to be good ambassadors of the Rescue Mission wherever you find yourselves. To the Transition Committee Chairman, you must ensure that on-going projects must be completed especially the Schools, Chapels etc.”
He reiterated that what his administration has achieved so far has exceeded all that the previous administrations in the State, both Civilian and Military, put together had achieved, pointing out that anybody with contrary claim on that should make it public.
The new Commissioners and their portfolios are; Prof. Nnamdi Obiaraeri (Information), Lady Barr. Ugochi Nnana – Okoro (Agric. and Food Security), Hon. Gertrude Oduka (Primary and Secondary Education), Chief Dr. Jones Uzoka (Niger Delta Affairs), Hon. Uchendu Chijioke Mark (Public Utilities), Hon. Gerald C. Okolie (Rural Development), Hon. Dr. Cyril Okafor (Tourism), Engr. Emmanuel Umunnakwe Ojinere (Trade & Investment), Chief Lasbery Anyanwu (Transport), Hon. Onwueyiagwu Valentine (Youth Development) , Hon. Barr. Mrs. Ngozi Njoku (Gender and Social Development), Hon. Chief Mrs Josephine Udoji (Works), Hon. Achilike Nwawuike (Internal Resources and Pension Matters), Prof. Emenalo Chizoba (Tertiary Education) and Hon. Nwamerenini Chukwuka (Labour).
Others include: Hon. Dr. Iyke Njoku (Planning, Budget and Statistics), Hon. Barr. Emma Ibediro (Local Government), Hon. Barr. Obinna Mbata (Finance), Hon Dr. Martin Ohiri (Sports), Hon. Mgbeanulu Obinna (Environment and Natural Resources), Hon. Emma Buka Iwuanyanwu (Science and Technology and Vocational Education), Hon Dr. Mrs. Angela Uwakwem (Health), Hon. Lady Joy Mbawuike (Informal Sector and Market Development), Hon. Barr. Chief Tony Umezuruike (Housing), Hon. Prince Chidi Nwaturuocha (Public Safety), Hon Dr. Ernest Nwigbo (Inter-Government Affairs and Donor Agencies) , Hon Duru Okechukwu (CGC and Traditional Affairs), Hon. Emeka Benjamin (Special Duties).
In addition to the 28 Commissioners, the governor also announced Chief Kingsley Uju as the Supervisory Commissioner, Ministry of Land and Chairman Bureau for Land, while Mrs. Ogechi Ololo as the Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment.
The Transition Committee Chairmen include; Okechukwu Victor Onyechere(Ideato South). Barrister Onomeze (Ihitte Uboma). Sir Anyehe Okeneme (Ikeduru). Julius Onyeneho (Isiala Mbano). Barr. Akas Paschal, (Isu). Steve Odoemena (Mbaitoli). Eke Sylvester Chidi (Ngor Okpala). Aloysius Onwuegbuchulam (Njaba). Barrister Paschal Onwukaike (Nkwerre). Chief Bona Akwaiwu (Nwangele). Chidi Nwoke, (Obowo). Barr. Mgborokwu G. (Oguta). Amadi Ebenezar (Ohaji/Egbema). Benneth Ilochuonwu, (Okigwe). Uche Lebechi, (Onuimo). Onyeocha Obinna, (Orlu). Mrs. Ihekire Ngozi, (Orsu). Barrister Duru Evaristus, (Oru East). Okoro Obinna, (Oru West). Ojirisi Alex, (Owerri Municipal). Mrs. Esther Eburuche, (Aboh Mbaise). Sir Edmund Enwereji, (Ahiazu Mbaise). Onuoha Franca, (Ehime Mbano) Anyanwu Bob, (Ezinihitte Mbaise). Kingsley Uche Onwuka, (Ideato North). Ofurum Kelechi, (Owerri North ). Hon. Osigwe Victor, (Owerri West).
In addition to the 28 Commissioners, the governor also announced Chief Kingsley Uju as the Supervisory Commissioner, Ministry of Land and Chairman Bureau for Land, while Mrs. Ogechi Ololo as the Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment.
The Transition Committee Chairmen include; Okechukwu Victor Onyechere(Ideato South). Barrister Onomeze (Ihitte Uboma). Sir Anyehe Okeneme (Ikeduru). Julius Onyeneho (Isiala Mbano). Barr. Akas Paschal, (Isu). Steve Odoemena (Mbaitoli). Eke Sylvester Chidi (Ngor Okpala). Aloysius Onwuegbuchulam (Njaba). Barrister Paschal Onwukaike (Nkwerre). Chief Bona Akwaiwu (Nwangele). Chidi Nwoke, (Obowo). Barr. Mgborokwu G. (Oguta). Amadi Ebenezar (Ohaji/Egbema). Benneth Ilochuonwu, (Okigwe). Uche Lebechi, (Onuimo). Onyeocha Obinna, (Orlu). Mrs. Ihekire Ngozi, (Orsu). Barrister Duru Evaristus, (Oru East). Okoro Obinna, (Oru West). Ojirisi Alex, (Owerri Municipal). Mrs. Esther Eburuche, (Aboh Mbaise). Sir Edmund Enwereji, (Ahiazu Mbaise). Onuoha Franca, (Ehime Mbano) Anyanwu Bob, (Ezinihitte Mbaise). Kingsley Uche Onwuka, (Ideato North). Ofurum Kelechi, (Owerri North ). Hon. Osigwe Victor, (Owerri West).
Some of the Transition Committee Chairmen taking their oath of office.