By Ibe Innocent Ugonna_
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has officially assigned portfolios to 5 newly appointed commissioners, marking a significant milestone in his second-term administration. This development was confirmed by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Uzodimma.
The commissioners and their respective portfolios are:
- Hon. Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu: Lands, Survey and Physical Planning
- Hon. Dr. Anthony Mgbeahuruike: Livestock Development
- Prof. Boniface Nworgu: Labour and Employment
- Dr. Elias Emedom: Special Projects
- Chief Kenneth Okafor: Humanitarian Affairs
Notably, this is the second time Hon. Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu will be heading the Ministry of Lands under the present administration. Similarly, Prof. Boniface Nworgu’s appointment marks the second time an Ngor Okpala person will be heading the Ministry of Labour and Employment, a precedent set by Hon. Blessing Nwamerenini, who previously served as Commissioner for Labour and Employment under Governor Rochas Okorocha.
In addition to the commissioners, Governor Uzodimma also inaugurated 19 Special Advisers who, along with other top political appointees, will constitute members of the new expanded Executive Council. The Governor administered the oath-taking ceremony on the affected appointees at the new Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Owerri.
