Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved 17 new appointments across key offices and institutions in the state, signalling a renewed focus on governance and efficiency.

This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by Kenneth Kalu, Secretary to the State Government, who said the appointments take immediate effect.

Key appointments include:

Protocol Department

Uche Mark Nwosu – Chief Protocol Officer

Ikechukwu Nwankwo – Deputy Chief Protocol Officer

Adaeze Ivy Iroegbu – Chief Moderator

Emmanuel Paul Irechi – Protocol Officer

Amarachi Inyama – Protocol Officer

Augustine Chukwuebuka – Protocol Officer

Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu

Dr. Joe Emeson – Chairman, Governing Council

Dr. Mrs. Idowu O. Eluwa – Provost

Abia State Liaison Office, Abuja

Iheanyi Frank Chinasa – Chief Liaison Officer/National Assembly Liaison Officer

Abia State Transport Corporation

Emmanuel M. Ufomba – Chairman

Members include, Godanswer P. Kalu, Mrs. Salomey Onwu

Kingsley Oriaku, and Onyebuchi Nna

Other Appointments

Chima Raymond Ukwa – Special Assistant, Sports

Prince Christian Enwerenmadu – Special Adviser, Agriculture

Mrs. Chinenye Nwaka – Senior Special Assistant, Women Affairs

(The PUNCH)