Imo Gov Uzodinma Swears In 18 Commissioners

– Upgrades Bureau Of Local Government Affairs To Ministry

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, on Monday, swore in 18 new commissioners into various ministries in the state.

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The swearing, which held at the exco chamber of the government house in Owerri, came nearly a month after the Imo State House of Assembly cleared the nominees.

The governor also upgraded the Bureau of Local Government Affairs to “Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs” as part of efforts to build on the state government’s grassroots developmental programs.

Uzodinma urged the new commissioners to remain selfless in their service to the state and uphold the confidence reposed in them.

The list of the new commissioners and their ministries are:

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  1. Prof. E.J.C Duru – Ministry of Environment
  2. Dr. Prosper Ohayagha Success Obinna – Ministry of Health
  3. Prof. Sylverster Ifunanya Okorondu – Ministry of Education
  4. Dr. Anthony Christian Mgbeahuruike – Ministry of Livestock
  5. Barr. Kezie Ogaziechi – Ministry of Lands
  6. Barr. Rex Anunobi – Ministry of Transport
  7. Lady Dr. Love Ineh – Ministry of Housing
  8. Hon. Mrs. Ruby Emele -Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs
  9. Hon. Simon Ebegbulem – Ministry of Commerce & Industry
  10. Chief Dr. Okey Anukwuem – Ministry of Special Duties
  11. Chief Ford Ozurumba – Ministry of Labour /Productivity
  12. Lady Ann Dozie – Ministry of Power/Water Resources
  13. Rt. Hon. Goodluck Opiah – Ministry of Petroleum
  14. Hon. Stanley C Obidiegwu – Ministry of Special Projects.
  15. Dr. Ugorji Okechukwu Ugorji – Ministry of Homeland Security / Vigilante Affairs
  16. Dr. Elias Emedom – Ministry of Mines / Solid Minerals
  17. Dr. Berth Okorochukwu – Ministry of Agriculture
  18. Hajia Rabbi Ibrahim – Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs
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