Appointees
About
The Government of Abia State is committed to fostering growth, development, and progress through a dedicated team of esteemed individuals. This page highlights the esteemed members of the Cabinet and Honorable Commissioners who head the various ministries, playing pivotal roles in shaping policies and implementing strategic initiatives for the state's advancement.
From infrastructural development to social welfare and beyond, these appointees are tasked with driving Abia State toward a prosperous future through effective leadership and governance. Explore the profiles and ministries to learn more about their contributions to the state's growth.
Honourable Commissioners
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Ministry
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Honourable Commissioner
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Ministry of Agriculture
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Ministry of Budget & Planning
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Mr. Kingsley Anosike
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Ministry of Tertiary Education
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Prof. Eme Uche Eme
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Ministry of Environment
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Mr. Philemon A Ogbonna
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Ministry of Finance
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Mr. Uwaoma Ukandu
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Ministry of Health
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Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche
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Ministry of Information
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Mr. Okey Kanu
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Ministry of Justice/Attorney-General
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Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna
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Ministry of Lands & Housing
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Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije
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Ministry of Local Government /Chieftaincy Affairs
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Prince Uzo Nwachukwu
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Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources
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Prof. Joel F Ogbonna
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Ministry of Science & Technology
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Mr. David Kalu
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Ministry of Sports & Youth Development
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Mr. Nwaobilor Ananaba
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Ministry of Trade & Commerce
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Mr. Kingsley Chibueze Nwokocha
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Ministry of Women Affairs
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Dr. Mrs. Maureen Ijeoma Aghukwa
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Ministry of Works
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Engr. Don Otumchere Oti
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Ministry of Transport
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Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu
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Ministry of Power & Public Utilities
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Eng. Ikechukwu Monday
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Ministry of Industry & SMEs
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Mr. Mike Akpara
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Hon. Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection
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Mrs. Blessing Ngozi Felix
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Hon. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education
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Mr. Goodluck Ubochi
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Hon. Commissioner for Arts, Culture & Creative Economy
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Mr. Mathew Ekwuruibe
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Hon. Commissioner for Labour & Productivity
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Comrade Sunny A. Onwuma
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Office of the Governor
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Area of Appointment
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Appointee
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Deputy Chief of Staff/SSA, Youth and Sports
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Mr. Chinedu Ekeke
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Principal Secretary/Chief Strategy Officer
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Mr. Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu
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Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
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Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha
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Chief of Protocol
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Mr. Uche Mark
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Head, Government House Clinic
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Dr. Idika Mba Idika
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Technical Assistant to the Governor
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Mr. Charles Egonye
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Special Advisers
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Area of Appointment
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Appointee
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Special Adviser, Security
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Cmdr. Macdonald Ubah (Rtd)
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Special Adviser, Policy and Interventions
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Rev. Fr. Christian U. Anokwuru, Ph.D
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Special Adviser, Internally Generated Revenue
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Mr. Isaac Chimereze Okigbo
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Special Adviser, Monitoring and Evaluation
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Mr. Ugochukwu Okoroafor
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Special Adviser, Political Affairs
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Hon Iheanacho Obioma
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Special Adviser, Education
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Kenechukwu Nwosu
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Special Adviser, Health
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Dr. Ngozi Azodoh
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Special Adviser, Media and Publicity
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Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma
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Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce and Industry
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Mr. Nwaka Inem
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Special Adviser, Energy
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Engr. Kachy Etolue
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Senior Special Assistant, Domestic Affairs
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Mr. Chuka Ofili
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Senior Special Assistant, Legislature
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Hon. Luke Ukara
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Senior Special Assistant, Special Duties
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Dr. (Mrs.) Betty Emeka-Obasi
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Senior Special Assistant on Agriculture
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Dr. Cliff C. Agbaeze
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Senior Special Assistant on Due Process
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Dr. Oluebube A. Chukwu
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Senior Special Assistant, Multilateral & Donor Agencies
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Mr. Odinakachi Eric Eme
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Senior Special Assistant, Public Communication
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Mr. Dodoh Okafor
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Senior Special Assistant, Environment
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Prof. Ijeoma Iheukwumere
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Senior Special Assistant, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
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Mrs. Magdalene Ugoanusi
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Senior Special Assistant, Special Duties
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Dr. George Chidozie
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Senior Special Assistant, Transport
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Dr. Obioma Nwaogbe
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Senior Special Assistant, Budget and Planning
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Dr. Eric Egwuibe
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Senior Special Assistant, Finance
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Dr. Anthony Nwaubani
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Senior Special Assistant, Ease of Doing Business
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Mrs. Agbonma Ukaobasi
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Senior Special Assistant, Cooperative Societies
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Mr. Ishmael Onuoha
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Senior Special Assistant, Labour Relations
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Mr. Godson Anucha
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Senior Special Assistant, Legal
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Mrs. Nkolika Cleopatra Ubani
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Special Assistant, Vulnerable Groups & Poverty Alleviation
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Mrs. Ifeoma O. Thomas
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Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment
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Mr. Martins Okechukwu Justice
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Special Assistant, Lands and Housing
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Pastor Okorougo Aji
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Special Assistant, Special Duties
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Mrs. Mathilda Anyamele
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Special Assistant, Women Mobilisation
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Mrs. Chinwe Kanu Uba
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Special Assistant, Women Affairs
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Mrs. Chinwe Onyeukwu
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Special Assistant on Religious Activities
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Apostle Kenneth C. Wiper
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Special Assistant, Digital Economy
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Ms. Elizabeth Chibuzor Chijioke
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Special Assistant, Persons Living with Disabilities
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Mr. David Anyaele
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Agencies/Authorities/Commissions/GOEs
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Area of Appointment
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Appointee
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General Manager, Geater Aba Development Authority
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Mr. Uche Ukeje
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General Manager, Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission
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Ven. Joshua O. Onyeike
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General Manager, Umuahia Capital Development Authority
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Mr. Kingsley Agomoh
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General Manager, Debt Management Office
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Mr. Benson. K. Nwaigburu
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General Manager, Abia State Road Traffic and Safety Management Agency
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Col. Ezichi Kalu (Rtd.)
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General Manager, Abia State Environmental Protection Agency
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Mr. Ogbonnia Okereke
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Director-General, Abia State Orientation Agency
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Pst. Dike Nwankwo
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Chairman, Board of Internal Revenue
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Prof. Udochukwu Ogbonna
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Chairman, Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB)
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Mrs. Lydia E. Onuoha
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Executive Secretary, Primary Healthcare
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Dr. Kalu U. Kalu
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Provost, Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu
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Prof. Vincent Eze Onwe
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Chief Medical Director, Abia State University Teaching Hospital
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Prof. Ijeoma Nduka
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Chief Medical Director, Specialist Diagnostic Centre, Umuahia
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Dr. Chimezie Okwuonu
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Chief Medical Director, General Hospital, Aba
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Dr. N.O.E. Kamanu
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Chief Executive Officer, Abia State Health Management Board
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Dr. Odochi Azubuike
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Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Abia State Signages and Structures Advertising Agency (ABSSAA)
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Mrs. Victoria Onwubiko
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Chairman, Abia State Civil Service Commission
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Dr. Eno Jerry-Eze
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Deputy General Manager, Abia State Orientation Agency
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Ms. Ure Abazie
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Deputy General Manager, Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Aba
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Mr. Okezie Ezengwa
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Deputy General Manager, Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Umuahia
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Mr Ambrose Jonah
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Chairman, Enyimba International Football Club, Aba
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Kanu Nwankwo
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Chairman, Abia Comets
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Boniface Alozie Uche
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Chairman, Abia Warriors
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John Sa
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Governing Council, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba
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Chairman
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Stanley Egege
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Rector
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Dr. Okoro, Christopher Kalu
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Member
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Uchechukwu Job Iweha
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Member
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Rose Mbara Nelson
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Member
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Mrs. Lawrencia Onyemachi
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Governing Council, Abia State College Of Education Technical, Arochukwu
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Chairman
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Prof. Mba O. Okoronkwo, OON
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Member
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Prof. Solomon Umeham
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Member
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Dr. Nduka O. Elendu
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Member
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Mazi Obasi Lawson
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Abians In Diaspora Commission
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Chairman
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Alwell Okey Agbara
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Member
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Leonard Ibeka
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Member
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Rev. Annie Onwuchekwa
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Member
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Engnr. Bob Ibeneme
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Member
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Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe
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