The 24- man hand Over transition committee members approved by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State have been inaugurated with a charge to produce a detailed and well articulated handover note that will ensure a seamless transition to the next administration. Speaking while inaugurating the transition committee members at government Hmhouse, Umuahia, Governor Okezie mandated the committe members to ensure massive mobilization and participation of leaders in the transition process as well as carry out dutifully any other directives that will be given out by the present administration.
Ikpeazu who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu pointed out that, having successfully done eight years in service to Abians, Government deemed it necessary to constitute the transition committee that will enable the incoming administration capture activities of government without hitches and in a very convivial atmosphere and urged the members not to hesitate in carrying out any other directives and bring to government’s notice their findings. Responding on behalf of other members of the committee, the Chairman and SSG, Mr Chris Ezem pledged that, having been painstakingly chosen, they will work assiduously and bring their experiences in government to ensure a very seamless transition on May 29, 2023.
Members of the Committee are the Commissioners for Works, Information, Homeland Security, Public Utilities, Health, Trade and Investment, Documentation and Strategy, the Chief of Staff to the Governor and Accountant Gen of the State. Others include the director of protocol, the Head Of Service, Chief Ekekwe John Egu, the Executive Secretary Planning Commission, Chief Chinedum Elechi, Sir G.O.C. Kanu, Prof Udochukwu Ogbonna, Pastor Dike Nwankwo, Prof Ijeoma Kanu, Mrs Chinwe Kanu Uba, Chief Nkem Okoro, Rev Fr. Dr Christian Anokwuru and Mr Chinedu Ekeke. Top government Officials including the Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy Governor, Sir Don Ubani were present during the inauguration.