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Ten senior officers have been elevated to the position of Permanent Secretary in the Abia State Civil Service, following their swearing-in by Governor Alex Otti, who called for greater efficiency and responsible administration across government institutions.
The ceremony, held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia on Monday, October 19, 2026, also featured the inauguration of three other appointees into different government positions.
Otti said the new Permanent Secretaries must recognise that their appointments place them in positions where their decisions and conduct would have direct consequences for the state and its citizens. He urged them to approach their duties with seriousness, noting that their performance would be important to the success of government policies.
The Governor explained that the state had adopted a structured recruitment exercise to identify suitable candidates for the positions. According to him, the process included online submissions, computer-based assessments and interviews, with the aim of selecting individuals based on their qualifications and ability to serve.
He disclosed that women accounted for 70 per cent of the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, describing the development as a reflection of the opportunities available to qualified women in his administration. He encouraged them to use their positions to make valuable contributions to the state’s progress.
The Solicitor-General of Abia State, Mr. Paul Ogubunka, conducted the oath-taking, while Mrs. Uwaoma Ajike, speaking for the new Permanent Secretaries, pledged their commitment to carrying out their duties in support of the New Abia agenda. Mr. Godwin Adindu also expressed appreciation to the Governor and assured him of their readiness to serve.
The appointees are Mrs. Uwaoma Ajike, Mrs. Rollingstone Frances Ogechi, Mrs. Okoro Precious Uma, Mrs. Nwaogwugwu Peace C., Mr. Uwajimgba Vincent Uchechukwu, Mr. Jackson Sunday Onyebuchi, Mrs. Ukpabi Ngozi Juliet, Mrs. Chinyere Josephine Kanno, Mrs. Egesie Ijeoma Michelle and Mrs. Ogugbue Kelechi Stella.
The other officials inaugurated were Mr. Godwin Adindu, who will head the Abia State Signage and Advertisement Agency; Ms. Sandra Ivonye-Ntofon, appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Abia Industrial and Innovation Park; and Mr. Vincent Onyembi, who will serve as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on National Assembly Matters.
Among those present were the Chief Judge of Abia State, Hon. Justice Lilian Abai, members of the State House of Assembly, members of the State Executive Council and other government officials.
Abia Civil Service Gets 10 New Permanent Secretaries, Three Officials Also Inaugurated
Ten senior officers have been elevated to the position of Permanent Secretary in the Abia State Civil Service, following their swearing-in by Governor Alex Otti, who called for greater efficiency and responsible administration across government institutions.
The ceremony, held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia on Monday, October 19, 2026, also featured the inauguration of three other appointees into different government positions.
Otti said the new Permanent Secretaries must recognise that their appointments place them in positions where their decisions and conduct would have direct consequences for the state and its citizens. He urged them to approach their duties with seriousness, noting that their performance would be important to the success of government policies.
The Governor explained that the state had adopted a structured recruitment exercise to identify suitable candidates for the positions. According to him, the process included online submissions, computer-based assessments and interviews, with the aim of selecting individuals based on their qualifications and ability to serve.
He disclosed that women accounted for 70 per cent of the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, describing the development as a reflection of the opportunities available to qualified women in his administration. He encouraged them to use their positions to make valuable contributions to the state’s progress.
The Solicitor-General of Abia State, Mr. Paul Ogubunka, conducted the oath-taking, while Mrs. Uwaoma Ajike, speaking for the new Permanent Secretaries, pledged their commitment to carrying out their duties in support of the New Abia agenda. Mr. Godwin Adindu also expressed appreciation to the Governor and assured him of their readiness to serve.
The appointees are Mrs. Uwaoma Ajike, Mrs. Rollingstone Frances Ogechi, Mrs. Okoro Precious Uma, Mrs. Nwaogwugwu Peace C., Mr. Uwajimgba Vincent Uchechukwu, Mr. Jackson Sunday Onyebuchi, Mrs. Ukpabi Ngozi Juliet, Mrs. Chinyere Josephine Kanno, Mrs. Egesie Ijeoma Michelle and Mrs. Ogugbue Kelechi Stella.
The other officials inaugurated were Mr. Godwin Adindu, who will head the Abia State Signage and Advertisement Agency; Ms. Sandra Ivonye-Ntofon, appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Abia Industrial and Innovation Park; and Mr. Vincent Onyembi, who will serve as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on National Assembly Matters.
Among those present were the Chief Judge of Abia State, Hon. Justice Lilian Abai, members of the State House of Assembly, members of the State Executive Council and other government officials.
