Ten newly appointed Permanent Secretaries have been sworn-in to serve in Abia State Civil Service at a ceremony held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia.
The newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries are: Mrs. Uwaoma Ajike, Mrs. Rollingstone Frances Ogechi, Mrs. Okoro Precious Uma, Mrs. Nwaogwugwu Peace C. and Mr. Uwajimgba Vincent Uchechukwu.
The rest include: Mr. Jackson Sunday Onyebuchi, Mrs. Ukpabi Ngozi Juliet, Mrs. Chinyere Josephine Kanno, Mrs. Egesie Ijeoma Michelle and Mrs. Ogugbue Kelechi Stella.
Addressing the new Perm Secs, Governor alex Otti charged them to demonstrate competence, integrity and commitment to service while distinguishing themselves through effective leadership.
Governor Otti reminded them that their appointments come with significant responsibilities and expectations and urged them to demonstrate competence, commitment and accountability in the discharge of their duties.
Gov. Otti pointed out that appointments under his administration are based strictly on merit, competence and capacity to deliver, rather than political, ethnic or other considerations.
The Governor who highlighted the significant representation of women among the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, stated that seven of the 10 appointees, representing 70 per cent, are women.
While describing this as a demonstration that women can excel when given equal opportunities based on competence and merit, he therefore charged the female appointees to sustain the confidence reposed in them and contribute meaningfully to the success of his administration.
“What we have done since 2023 is to ensure that appointments are strictly based on merit,” Gov. Otti stated.
Responding on behalf of the newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries, Mrs. Uwaoma Ajike expressed appreciation to the Governor for the confidence reposed in them and pledged that they would discharge their responsibilities diligently and contribute to the actualization of the New Abia agenda.
The Governor also inaugurated three newly appointed government officials and reiterated his administration’s commitment to merit, competence and excellence in public service.
The appointees inaugurated are: Mr. Godwin Adindu – Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Abia State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ABSAA), Ms. Sandra Ivonye-Ntofon – Chief Executive Officer, Abia Industrial and Innovation Park and Mr. Vincent Onyembi – Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on National Assembly Matters.
Mr. Godwin Adindu, who spoke on behalf of the other appointees, thanked the Governor for the opportunity to serve and assured him of their commitment to delivering on their respective mandates.
