Otti Swears in Two New Commissioners, One Adviser,Reshuffles Cabinet

Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has reshuffled the State Executive Council and sworn in two new commissioners and one special adviser.

The newly appointed commissioners are Salome Obiukwu, who now serves as Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, and Chiemela Uzoije, appointed Commissioner for Housing.

Christian Enweremadu was also sworn in as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture.

Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Umuahia, Governor Otti announced a number of cabinet adjustments.

He disclosed that the former Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Kingsley Nwokocha, has been reassigned as the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity.

The governor also revealed that the Ministry of Lands and Housing has been split into two separate ministries to enhance administrative efficiency. Following this development, Chaka Chukwumerije will now serve as Commissioner for Lands.