Gov Okezie Ikpeazu sacks appointed aides, retains 6 commissioners

UMUAHIA, Abia State – Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has sacked all members of his executive council but 6 members.

The six members retained are commissioners for Works, Rt Hon Eziuche Ubani, Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, Commissioner for Environment, Dr Aham Uko, Commissioner for Finance, Mr Obinna Oriaku, Commissioner for Health, Dr John Ahukannah, Commissioner for Justice, Chief Umeh Kalu.

In a statement signed by Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Enyinnaya Appolos, Governor Ikpeazu expressed his sincere appreciation to the outgoing members of the executive council for their service to the state and directs that they hand over to the relevant Permanent Secretaries.

Dissolution of Executive Council of Abia State

The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council (EXCO) with the exception of the following Commissioners:

1. Rt Hon Eziuche Ubani, Commissioner for Works
2. Chief John Okiyi Kalu, Commissioner for Information 
3. Dr Aham Uko, Commissioner for Environment
4. Mr Obinna Oriaku, Commissioner for Finance
5. Dr John Ahukannah, Commissioner for Health
6. Chief Umeh Kalu, Attorney General and Commisioner for Justice

Governor Ikpeazu wishes to express his sincere appreciation to the outgoing members of the executive council for their service to the state and directs that they hand over to the relevant Permanent Secretaries.

Thank you. 
Signed
Enyinnaya Appolos
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
14/05/20