Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, Tuesday warned the newly sworn-in government officials of his administration to be diligent with their assignments adding that “If I see lapses in your office, you are leaving the next minute and I can never call you back.”
“As you all know, this is a call to serve, while I congratulate you, I implore you to take your duties seriously and I say it clearly, the appointments are not for political patronage.”
Thirty five newly appointed Commissioners in Ebonyi State were sworn- in by the Governor of the State.
The Governor also swore in Chief of Staff, Professor Emmanuel Echiegu and Deputy Chief of Staff, Engineer Timothy Nwachi.
Senior Assistants , Special Assistants and Personal Assistants were also sworn in.
Addressing the appointees, Governor Francis Nwifuru enjoined them to join hands with him to transform the State.
While noting that the appointments were not political patronage, Governor Nwifuru warned that his administration will not tolerate indolence.
“Our State is very charged waiting for our leadership style and we must show them what we have for them and show them that we have the capacity to deliver.”
The Governor while thanking Ebonyians for their patience with his administration, assured that he would hit the ground running to deliver on his campaign promises.
“We are grateful to Ebonyians for their patience especially when it comes to environment and by the grace of God we will deliver.”
On-behalf of the appointees, the Chief of Staff, Professor Emmanuel Echiegu thanked the Governor for finding them worthy to serve and assured that they would work hard to justify the c onfidence reposed in them.
HONOURABLE COMMISSIONERS OF EBONYI STATE AND THEIR MINISTRIES
1. Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam – Works and Transport
2. Dr. Leonard Uguru – Finance
3. Dr. Matthew Nwobashi – Lands and Survey
4. Prof. Omari Omaka (SAN) – Tertiary Education
5. Prof. Nwogo Obasi – Market Development & Parks
6. Elijah Okwu Oko Udu – Skill Development & Job Creation
7. Prince Etta Uka Ude – Internal Security
8. Hon. Victor Chukwu Uzoma – Environment
9. Jude Chikadibia Okpor – Information and State Orientation
10. Mr. Chidi Onyia – Solid Minerals
11. Oguzor Offia Nwali – Commerce and Industry
12. Mrs. Aligwe Ann – Human Capital Development
13. Prof. Paul Awo Nwobashi – Education (Primary & Secondary)
14. Mr. Uchenna Igwe – Local Government & Chieftaincy Matters
15. Dr. Ben Odo Uruchi – Justice (HAG)
16. Stanley Ifeanyi Ogbuewu – Culture and Tourism
17. Dr. Donatus C. Ilang – Boarder Peace & Conflict Resolution
18. Dr. Mrs. Obichukwu Ngozi – Aviation
19. Mrs. Chinwe Okah – Budget and Planning
20. Dr. Moses Ekuma Nnanna – Health
21. Hon. Richard Ugo Idike – Youths and Sports
22. Barr. Mrs. Felicia Nwankpuma – Women Affairs
23. Mr. Chinedu Nkah – Water Resources
24. Engr. Ogbonna Abara Obashi – Infrastructure
25. Engr. Francis Ori – Housing & Urban Development
26. Princess Nkechinyere lyioku – Agriculture and Natural Resources
27. Uzor Toochukwu Okorie – ICT
28. Mr. Ogbonna Felix Igboke – Project Monitoring & Evaluation
29. Mr. Ogbonna Okorie – Inter Party Affairs
30. Hon. Valentine Okike-Uzor – Special Duty
31. Hon. Inyima Sunday – Capital City
32. Hon. Peter Oge Ali – Power & Energy
33. Elechi Elechi – Investment
34. Solomon Azi – Grant & Donor Agencies
35. Barr. Ikeuwa Omebe – Rural Development