Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
Gov. Alex Otti, has appointed Mr Benson Okereke as the new Head of Service (HoS) for Abia State, following the exit of Dr Queen Obioma, who will formally bow out on December 31.
Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prof. Kenneth Kalu, in a statement, Monday, said the appointment of the new HoS was based on merit.
The statement read: “Following the conclusion of a rigorous merit-based selection process, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, has approved the appointment of Mr. Benson Ojeikere, as the New Head of Service for Abia State Civil Service. This appointment takes effect from December 31, 2024.
“While congratulating Mr. Benson Ojeikere on his appointment, His Excellency equally appreciates the immense contributions of the outgoing Head of Service, Dr. Ngozi Queen Obioma who is proceeding on statutory retirement.”
