Gov. Uzodimma inaugurates 29 commissioners, 55 Special Advisers, 10 Senior Special Advisers

…Vows to reduce economic hardship of Imolites

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has charged new commissioners, special advisers and senior special advisers in the state to discharge their duties and services to the people of Imo State devoid of corruption and non- productivity, as anyone found wanting will be shown the way out.

Uzodimma gave the charge while inaugurating five new commissioners whose nominations were recently confirmed by the State House of Assembly.

Says his administration is in a hurry to grow the economy of the State and reduce the economic hardship experienced by the people.

The Governor also charged the newly sworn in Commissioners to become good ambassadors of his administration by supporting the delivery of dividends of democracy to the people.

Inauguration of the five commissioners has brought the number of commissioners in the state to 29.

The governor further approved with portfolios 55 new special advisers and 10 senior special advisers.

A government house release signed by Hon Declan Emelumba Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and strategy listed the persons as: Mrs. Treasure Ahanonu,S.A. Religion
2. Mrs. Chinonye Nnawuihe, S.A. Housing
3.Mrs. Augustina Ohizu,S.A. Education (Secondary School)
4. Sir Bright Nwelue, S.A. Event Management and Program Coordination
5. Godson Dibe,S.A. Empowerment
6. Dr. Katch Ononuju S.A. Inter-party Affairs
7. Prince Eze Ugochukwu,S.A. Public Enlightenment
8. Barr. Ifeoma Umeh S.A. Poverty Alleviation
9. Franca Uzodimma, S.A. Domestic
10. Frank Onwumere, S.A. Motor Parks Supervision/Illegal Parks
11. F.C.C. Jones, S.A. Public Communication
12. Hon Emma Dike, S.A. Industrial Park
13. Ogubundu Nwadike, S.A. Research and Documentation
14. Ikechukwu Ekeh (Ekeson) S.A. Tourism
15. Morris Onwuba, S.A. Drainages and Desilting
16. Savior S.C. Okiro, S.A. Community Development
17. Uzoma K. Nwokorie, S.A. Ethics
18. Chief (Dr.) Chijioke D.B. Williams, S.A. Urban Development
19. Mr. Anthony Anyaehie, S.A. Mass Transit
20. Nlemigbo Ikenna, S.A. Sport
21. Hon. Eric Uwakwe, S.A. Youth Mobilization
22. Lady (Bee) Bernadette Okereke, S.A. Primary Health
23. Mrs Florence Anachebe, S.A. Special Duties
24. Ukanwa Obinna Chidiukwu, S.A. Education (Primary)
25. Mrs Grace Ugwoegbu,S.A. Investment Promotion
26. Ogbonna L. Egongu, S.A. Women Empowerment
27. Odinaka Chioma Pamela, S.A. Secretarial Duties
28.Barr. Leo Awazieama – SA Legal
29. Joseph Oputa -SA ISOPADEC
30.Mrs. Ijeoma Ikegwuruka- SA Oil Producing Communities
31.Comrade Austin Chilakpu-SA Labour
32. Dr. Patrick Uzoma- SA Lagos Liaison
33. Dr. Mrs. Obianuju Nwokejiobi- SA Primary Health
34. Chidi Onyewuchi- SA Skill Acquisition
35. Andy Chikwe- SA Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
36. Amarachi Anyaehie- SA Media
37. Tonia Chimenem Chindah -SA Special Duties 11
38.John Ikeaka- SA Intelligence and Surveillance
39. Mrs. Chinyere Emeziem- SA Women Affairs
40. Mrs. Esther Ukachukwu- SA Education Intervention
41. Ezechi Chukwu-SA Culture and Creative Arts
42. Humphrey Ikeaka-SA Special Duties 1
43. Barr. Pat-Ekeji Ngozi – SA Strategy and Development
44. Patience Mbakwe – SA Micro Credit
45. Doris Anyanwu- SA NEPAD
46. Onwuzuruike CHINYERE Adanna (Shantel)- SA Networking
47.Benjamin Igwe (Bello) -SA Electoral I
48. Emmanuel Owete- SA Electoral II
49.Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim -SA Northern Affairs (Male)
50. Hajia Fatima Hamza -SA Northern Affairs (Female)
51. Samuelson Emehibe- SA Special Citizen
52. Stanley Nwaloka- SA Voter Education
53. Wilson Nwafor- SA Regional Integration and Cooperation
54. Collins Opuruzor- SA Eletronic and Creative Media
55. Christian Merenu (LOMAS)- SA Betting and Pools
The senior special assistants are: Stanford Arinze Nwokedi, S.S.A. Public Enlightenment; Oparaji Franklyn, S.S.A. Student Affairs;Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, S.S.A.Eletronic and creative Media; Dorathy Nworji, S.S.A. Door to Door, Yeoman Ndubuisi,S.S.A. Agriculture; Dr. Ijeoma Onyebuagu,S.S.A. Welfare/Entertainment; Ikechukwu Ezeibekwe,S.S.A. Community Relations; Mike Akwiwu, S.S.A. Open Space and Park Management; Modestus Nwamkpa, S.S.A. Print Media; Charles Ebonuma SSA Special Citizens.