{"id":109106,"date":"2023-11-07T19:47:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T18:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=109106"},"modified":"2023-11-07T19:47:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T18:47:09","slug":"gov-otti-appoints-mayors-to-17-lgas-in-abia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/gov-otti-appoints-mayors-to-17-lgas-in-abia\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov Otti appoints Mayors to 17 LGAs in Abia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1781924424640300041\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Abia state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has appointed mayors for the 17 council areas.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzo Nwachukwu, disclosed that the list of the nominees has been sent to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as required by law.<\/p>\n<p>The nominees include;<\/p>\n<p>Isiala Ngwa South LGA\u2013<br \/>\nChairman- Dr. Elelenta Nwabuisi Elele;<br \/>\nDeputy- Mr. Eberechukwu Ahuruonye ;<\/p>\n<p>Ukwa West LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Mr. Newman Azu ,<br \/>\nDeputy- Mr. Anele Michael<\/p>\n<p>Arochukwu LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Chief Joe Ezearu,<br \/>\nDeputy- Mr. Okezie Azuma<\/p>\n<p>Umuahia South LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Mr. Obike Ejike Nnochiri<br \/>\nDeputy- Mr. Olendingwa Nwabueze.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Mr. C. Y. Nwankwo.<br \/>\nDeputy- Mr. Uchenna Nwanbuko.<\/p>\n<p>Umunneochi LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Mr. Ndubuisi Ike<br \/>\nDeputy- Mr. Njoku Augustine C.<\/p>\n<p>Isuikwuato LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Air Vice Marshal Chinwendu Onyike (rtd).<br \/>\nDeputy- Hon. Harrison Onuke.<\/p>\n<p>Ikwuano LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Mr. Osinachi Hycinth Nwaka<br \/>\nDeputy- Chief Charles Ugbuajah<\/p>\n<p>Bende LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Barr. Chijioke Nwankwo<br \/>\nDeputy- Mr. Onyedikachi Iroegbu.<\/p>\n<p>Ohafia LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Chief David Ogba<br \/>\nDeputy- Hon. Mkpa Oju Uka.<\/p>\n<p>Obingwa LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Dr. Eric Egwuibe<br \/>\nDeputy- Mr. Chiemela Ekpemu<\/p>\n<p>Ugwunagbo LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Comrade Nosike Ihesiaba<br \/>\nDeputy- Mr. Nnamdi Kelvin Chijioke.<\/p>\n<p>Ukwa East LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Nwagbara<br \/>\nDeputy- Chief Onyebuchi Nnah.<\/p>\n<p>Umuahia North LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Chief Victor Ikeji<br \/>\nDeputy- Mr. Okechukwu Anthony Amah.<\/p>\n<p>Aba South LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- MR. Uchechukwu A. C. Wogu<br \/>\nDeputy- Mrs. Nkiru Ugwu.<\/p>\n<p>Aba North LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- Ide John Udeagbala<br \/>\nDeputy- Prince Nnaemeka Ogbonna<\/p>\n<p>Osisioma Ngwa LGA:<\/p>\n<p>Chairman- ENGR. Israel Nweke<br \/>\nDeputy- Barr. Young Ngwaziem.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe List of the above mentioned persons has been transmitted to the State House of Assembly by His Excellency, Dr. Alex C. Otti, Executive Governor, Abia State; for Screening and Confirmation as required by law.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe concerned persons are therefore requested to approach the State House of Assembly for their Screening,\u201d the Commissioner said.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abia state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has appointed mayors for the 17 council areas. 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