Politics
HIS EXCELLENCY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF IMO STATE SENATOR HOPE UZODIMMA, CON, HAS APPROVED THE APPIONTMENT OF THE UNDERLISTED PERSONS AS SPECIAL ADVISERS AND SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANTS, WITH PORTFOLIOS THEREIN AS FOLLOWS
HIS EXCELLENCY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF IMO STATE SENATOR HOPE UZODIMMA, CON, HAS APPROVED THE APPIONTMENT OF THE UNDERLISTED PERSONS AS SPECIAL ADVISERS AND SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANTS, WITH PORTFOLIOS THEREIN AS FOLLOWS:
1.
Mrs. Treasure Ahanonu
S.A. Religion
2.
Mrs. Chinonye Nnawuihe
S.A. Housing
3.
Mrs. Augustina Ohizu
S.A. Education (Secondary School)
4.
Sir Bright Nwelue
S.A. Event Management and Program Coordination
5.
Godson Dibe
S.A. Empowerment
6.
Dr. Katch Ononuju
S.A. Inter-party Affairs
7.
Prince Eze Ugochukwu
S.A. Public Enlightenment
8.
Barr. Ifeoma Umeh
S.A. Poverty Alleviation
9.
Franca Uzodimma
S.A. Domestic
10.
Frank Onwumere
S.A. Motor Parks Supervision/Illegal Parks
11.
F.C.C. Jones
S.A. Public Communication
12.
Hon Emma Dike
S.A. Industrial Park
13.
Ogubundu Nwadike
S.A. Research and Documentation
14.
Ikechukwu Ekeh (Ekeson)
S.A. Tourism
15.
Morris Onwuba
S.A. Drainages and Desilting
16.
Savior S.C. Okiro
S.A. Community Development
17.
Uzoma K. Nwokorie
S.A. Ethics
18.
Chief (Dr.) Chijioke D.B. Williams
S.A. Urban Development
19.
Mr. Anthony Anyaehie
S.A. Mass Transit
20.
Nlemigbo Ikenna
S.A. Sport
21.
Hon. Eric Uwakwe
S.A. Youth Mobilization
22.
Lady (Bee) Bernadette Okereke
S.A. Primary Health
23.
Mrs Florence Anachebe
S.A. Special Duties
24.
Ukanwa Obinna Chidiukwu
S.A. Education (Primary)
25.
Mrs Grace Ugwoegbu
S.A. Investment Promotion
26.
Ogbonna L. Egongu
S.A. Women Empowerment
27.
Odinaka Chioma Pamela
S.A. Secretarial Duties
28 BARR. LEO AWAZIEAMA – SA LEGAL
29 JOSEPH OPUTA -SA ISOPADEC
30 MRS. IJEOMA IKEGWURUKA- SA OIL PRODUCING COMMUNITIES
31 COMRADE AUSTIN CHILAKPU-SA LABOUR
32 DR. PATRICK UZOMA- SA LAGOS LIAISON
33 DR. MRS. OBIANUJU NWOKEJIOBI- SA PRIMARY HEALTH
34 CHIDI ONYEWUCHI- SA SKILL ACQUISITION
35 ANDY CHIKWE- SA ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
36 AMARACHI ANYAEHIE- SA MEDIA
37 TONIA CHIMENEM CHINDAH -SA SPECIAL DUTIES II
38 JOHN IKEAKA- SA INTELLIGENCE AND SURVEILLANCE
39 MRS. CHINYERE EMEZIEM- SA WOMEN AFFAIRS
40 MRS. ESTHER UKACHUKWU- SA EDUCATION INTERVENTION
41 EZECHI CHUKWU-SA CULTURE AND CREATIVE ARTS
42. HUMPHREY IKEAKA-SA SPECIAL DUTIES I
43 BARR. PAT-EKEJI NGOZI – SA STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT
44 Patience Mbakwe – SA Micro Credit
45 Doris Anyanwu- SA NEPAD
46 Onwuzuruike CHINYERE Adanna (Shantel)- SA Networking
47 Benjamin Igwe (Bello) -SA Electoral I
48 Emmanuel Owete- SA Electoral II
49 Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim -SA Northern Affairs (Male)
50 Hajia Fatima Hamza -SA Northern Affairs (Female)
51 Samuelson Emehibe- SA Special Citizen
52 Stanley Nwaloka- SA Voter Education
53 Wilson Nwafor- SA Regional Integration and Cooperation
54 Collins Opuruzor- SA Eletronic and Creative Media
55 Christian Merenu (LOMAS)- SA Betting and Pools
B SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANTS
1.
Stanford Arinze Nwokedi
S.S.A. Public Enlightenment
2.
Oparaji Franklyn
S.S.A. Student Affairs
3.
Ambrose Nwaogwugwu
S.S.A.Eletronic and creative Media
4.
Dorathy Nworji
S.S.A. Door to Door
5.
Ijeoma Ndubuisi
S.S.A. Agriculture
6.
Dr. Ijeoma Onyebuagu
S.S.A. Welfare/Entertainment
7.
Ikechukwu Ezeibekwe
S.S.A. Community Relations
8.
Mike Akwiwu
S.S.A. Open Space and Park Management
9.
Modestus Nwamkpa
S.S.A. Print Media
10 Charles Ebonuma SSA SPECIAL CITIZENS
Hon Declan Emelumba
Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and strategy
#HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
Politics
PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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