The Ebonyi State Government, led by Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has officially announced the portfolios of its newly appointed commissioners. The announcement was made during their inauguration ceremony held at the Government House, Abakaliki.
Governor Nwifuru, who had earlier nominated 35 commissioners subject to screening by the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, has now assigned each of them to their respective ministries. The full list of commissioners and their ministries, includes the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the commissioners is presented below.
List of Ebonyi State Commissioners and Their ministries.
| # | Commissioner | Ministry / Portfolio | LGA (if known) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam | Works and Transport | Izzi LGA |
| 2 | Dr. Leonard Uguru | Finance | Afikpo North |
| 3 | Dr. Matthew Nwobashi | Lands and Survey | Ebonyi LGA |
| 4 | Prof. Omari Omaka (SAN) | Tertiary Education | Afikpo South |
| 5 | Prof. Nwogo Obasi | Market Development & Parks | Izzi LGA |
| 6 | Elijah Okwu Oko Udu | Skill Development & Job Creation | Ohaukwu |
| 7 | Prince Etta Uka Ude | Internal Security | Ezza North |
| 8 | Hon. Victor Chukwu Uzoma | Environment | Ikwo |
| 9 | Jude Chikadibia Okpor | Information and State Orientation | Afikpo North |
| 10 | Mr. Chidi Onyia | Solid Minerals | Ohaozara |
| 11 | Oguzor Offia Nwali | Commerce and Industry | Ivo |
| 12 | Mrs. Aligwe Ann | Human Capital Development | Onicha |
| 13 | Prof. Paul Awo Nwobashi | Education (Primary & Secondary) | Ezza South |
| 14 | Mr. Uchenna Igwe | Local Government & Chieftaincy Matters | Ebonyi |
| 15 | Dr. Ben Odo Uruchi | Justice (HAG) | Izzi |
| 16 | Stanley Ifeanyi Ogbuewu | Culture and Tourism | Afikpo South |
| 17 | Dr. Donatus C. Ilang | Border Peace & Conflict Resolution | Ohaukwu |
| 18 | Dr. Mrs. Obichukwu Ngozi | Aviation | Abakaliki |
| 19 | Mrs. Chinwe Okah | Budget and Planning | Onicha |
| 20 | Dr. Moses Ekuma Nnanna | Health | Ikwo |
| 21 | Hon. Richard Ugo Idike | Youth and Sports | Afikpo North |
| 22 | Barr. Mrs. Felicia Nwankpuma | Women Affairs | Ohaozara |
| 23 | Mr. Chinedu Nkah | Water Resources | Izzi |
| 24 | Engr. Ogbonna Abara Obashi | Infrastructure | Ikwo |
| 25 | Engr. Francis Ori | Housing & Urban Development | Afikpo South |
| 26 | Princess Nkechinyere Iyioku | Agriculture & Natural Resources | Ohaozara |
| 27 | Uzor Toochukwu Okorie | ICT | Ebonyi |
| 28 | Mr. Ogbonna Felix Igboke | Project Monitoring & Evaluation | Izzi |
| 29 | Mr. Ogbonna Okorie | Inter-Party Affairs | Ezza South |
| 30 | Hon. Valentine Okike-Uzor | Special Duty | Ivo |
| 31 | Hon. Inyima Sunday | Capital City | Abakaliki |
| 32 | Hon. Peter Oge Ali | Power & Energy | Izzi |
| 33 | Elechi Elechi | Investment | Ikwo |
| 34 | Solomon Azi | Grant & Donor Agencies | Ohaukwu |
| 35 | Barr. Ikeuwa Omebe | Rural Development | Ezza North |
See also:
- Governor Soludo Unveils New Security Measure for Anambra
- Obi Cubana as Caretaker Governor of Ebonyi
- 10 Most Wealthy Men in Ebonyi State
Announcement released by Leo Ekene Oketa,
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
Date: June 20, 2023
