Gov. Willie Obiano Dissolves Inherited Exco And Swears In New Commissioners And Special Advisers

Gov. Willie Obiano today dissolved the Executive Council (Exco) he inherited from Gov. Peter Obi and within one hour, swore in a brand new Exco, ensuring a nimble and seamless transition. He charged those appointed to be diligent and above board or risk losing their position.

Those sworn in today include:

State Commissioners:

1. Arc. Callistus Ilozumba -- Ministry of Works

2. Mrs. Lilian Azuka Enemo -- Ministry of Local Government

3. Mr. Anali Chude -- Attorney General/Ministry of Justice

4. Mr. Lawrence Chinwuba -- Ministry Housing

5. Mr. Greg Obi -- Ministry of Finance

6. Professor Solo Chukwulobelu -- Ministry of Economic Planning/ Budget

7. Mr. Ifeatu Onyejeme -- Ministry Trade and Commerce

8. Dr. Vicky Chukwuelu -- Ministry of Women Affairs

9. Dr. Chinedu Emeka -- Ministry of Pub. Utilities/Water Resource

10. Mr. Anthony Umerah Onyima -- Ministry of Information

11. Mr. Chukwuma Mbonu -- Ministry of Transport

12. Mr. Everistus Ubah -- Ministry of Environment

13. Ms. Stella Onuorah -- Ministry of Lands, Survey & Urban Dev. 14. Professor Kate Omenugha -- Ministry of Education

15. Mr. Tony Nnacheta -- Ministry of Youths and Sports

16. Mr. Nobert Obi -- Ministry of Special Duties

17. Dr. Josphat Akabuike -- Ministry of Health,

18. Mr. Nnamdi Mekoh -- Ministry of Agriculture

19. Mr. Obi Nwankwo -- Ministry of Science and Technology

SPECIAL ADVISERS (SPADs)

1. Barr. Alex Ejesieme -- Legal Counsel/Litigation

2. Barr. Tabansi-Okoye -- Special Duties

3. Mrs. Vivian Nwandu -- Millennium Development Goals

4. Chief Joe-Martins Uzodike -- Political Matters. [ABSENT]

5. Barr. I.O. Udemba --Chieftaincy and Town Union Matters

6. Arc. Amaechi Okwume --Urban Development and Town Planning

7. Mrs. Amaka Ilobi -- Public Utilities

8. Mrs. Ngozi Okonkwo -- Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)

9. Chief Chikodi Anara -- Security

10. Dr. Onyeka Chikwuibezim -- Youth Empowerment