The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has reportedly approved the appointment of his brother, Ferdinand Uzodimma, as the Deputy Chief of Staff responsible for general services.
Ferdinand Uzodimma has previously served as a Councillor, Transition Committee Chairman, and Sole Administrator of Oru East Local Government Area.
Additionally, Cosmos Iwu has been reappointed as the Secretary to the Government. Cosmos is the younger brother of Maurice Iwu, a former national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The Governor has also reappointed Nnamdi Anyaehie, Patrick Ekeji, and Olisaemeka Sydney Agbor to the positions of Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), and Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) respectively. They previously held these roles during Uzodimma’s initial four-year term.
Furthermore, Governor Uzodimma has named Sam Anyalewechi Nwaobasi as the Special Adviser on Programme and Policy Implementation/Monitoring.
According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Oguwike Nwachuku, these appointments are effective immediately.
“Governor Uzodimma who congratulated the new appointees urged them to bring to bear their professional competence in the efforts to drive the vision of the Shared Prosperity 3R Government of Imo State,” part of the statement read.
