Okorocha swears in 3 Commissioners, 6 Perm secs and a TC Chairman

Governor Okorocha in group picture with the newly appointed aides

The Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has appointed 10 new aides into his cabinet. They include three commissioners, six Permanent Secretaries  and one Transition Committee Chairman.

Speaking during the ceremony marking the swearing-in of the new appointees, Governor Okorocha urged them to see their appointment as an opportunity to contribute their own quota towards the development of the State.

He advised them to shun primitive accumulation of wealth and have the interest of the poor masses at heart to enable them make history for themselves.

Speaking further at the occasion which was held at the Government House, Owerri today, Governor Okorocha  reminded the permanent secretaries that their positions are political appointment’ adding that it is the wish of his administration to make sure that every local government has a permanent secretary.

He urged the relatives of the political appointees to always pray for them especially for God’s direction and wisdom to enable them perform effectively rather than extorting money from them.

Owelle Okorocha recalled that Imo State three years ago was in need of good leadership while high rate of kidnappings and ritual killing were the order of the day and made them to understand that his administration has tackled such security problems to the barest minimum.

He used the opportunity to highlight some of monumental projects embarked upon by his administration; such as 305 model schools, 27 new general hospitals, dualization of rural and urban roads and transformation of the three geopolitical zones in the State into mega cities.

Speaking on behalf of the newly sworn-in appointees, Prof. Adobi Obasi who is now the commissioner for local government and Chieftaincy Affairs, thanked the governor for finding them worthy to serve in his administration and promised that they will perform effectively.

Those sworn-in are:

1.     Chief Ken Aneme  -  Commissioner for Transport and Tourism.

2.     Prof. Adaobi Obasi  -  Commissioner for Local government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

3.     Chief Frank Chukwuemeka Ibezim  -  Commissioner for Agriculture.

The Permanent Secretaries are:

1.     Mr. B.I. Ibebuike

2.     Dr. G.C. Okeagu

3.     Mrs. T.O. Ibeagi

4.     Mr. E.O. Asuonyeigwe

5.     Mrs. N.U. Izunobi

6.     Pastor J.I. Ngoka

Mr. Peter Clinton Ihejiagwa,Transition Committee Chairman of Orsu,