Gov Otti Swears In New Commissioners Today

July 7, 2023
by
PDP Condemns Sack Of Abia Civil Servants By Otti
Dr Alex Otti

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, will today (Friday, July 7, 2023) swear in newly appointed commissioners in the state.

Dr. Otti had last week submitted a list of 19 nominees for the post of commissioners to the State House of Assembly for approval. Sixteen of them subsequently appeared before the House, earlier this week, for screening and were promptly cleared.

READ ALSO: Abia Civil Servants Jubilate As Gov Otti Keeps Promise, Pays June Salaries

The other three nominees are expected to appear before the Assembly next week for screening.

According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kazie Uko, the 16 commissioner-designates are scheduled for swearing in today at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia, by 11 a.m.

They are expected to be allocated portfolios upon swearing in.

Join our WhatsApp Channel
Admin
+ posts

Featured Stories

Latest from Politics

Adamawa Governor Fintiri Swaps PDP for APC in Strategic Realignment

In a landmark political development, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling a major shift in the state’s political landscape, Prime Business Africa reports. In a

State House Slams ADC, NNPP Over Criticism of Electoral Act Amendments

The Presidency on Thursday accused opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), of spreading misinformation and engaging in what it described as “constant lamentation and unwarranted outrage” over recent amendments to the Electoral Act.

Tinubu Calls for Constitutional Change to Allow State Police

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on lawmakers to amend Nigeria’s constitution to enable the creation of state police, describing it as necessary to tackle growing insecurity. He made the appeal during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in

2027: Odinkalu Questions Amupitan’s Ability to Deliver Credible Polls

Nigerian human rights lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu, has expressed doubts about the ability of the country’s electoral body to conduct credible elections, following concerns over recent local polls in the capital. Speaking on a television programme, Mr Odinkalu criticised the Independent National Electoral
Gbenga Daniel and Dapo Abiodun
Previous Story

Senator Gbenga Daniel Repents, Rejects Further Pension Payment

Next Story

BBNaija Chichi Takes Legal Action Against Phyna, Demands For ₦100 Million In Damages

Don't Miss

Nigerian Govt Proposes 5% Tax On Telecom, Gaming, Betting Services

2024 Budget: Tinubu Projects 33.5% Reduction In Deficit

President Bola Tinubu, has projected a reduction in the projected budget deficit
EFCC, NJI, Others Advocate Legislation Against Unexplained Wealth

EFCC, NJI, Others Advocate Legislation Against Unexplained Wealth

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Judicial Institute