The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has appointed Mr Njoku Ukoha Njoku as his new Chief Press Secretary.
The new CPS replaced Mr Kazie Uko, who has been the Governor’s Chief scribe since May, 2023.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu disclosed this while briefing journalists at Government House, Umuahia, on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting, chaired by the Governor.
Prince Kanu explained that the replacement of Mr Kazie Ukoh was part of governor Otti’s plan to rejig the media team of his administration, adding that the new Chief Press Secretary, “Mr Ukoha is renowned for his experience in advocacy and media management and would bring his expertise and passion for writing to bear”.
The Commissioner disclosed that the State Executive Council deliberated on the case of Abia students studying in an Indian university, SRI SAI, who were abandoned by the previous administration.
He said that the governor had approved that their fees be paid to enable them continue with their studies in the Indian university.
The Commissioner also revealed that the governor has approved the payment of bursary to Abia students in various law schools in Nigeria.
He added that the governor has secured accreditation of 19 courses for the Abia State University, Uturu. These are among the many exhibition of good governance and dividends of democracy brought to the people of Abia state by Governor Otti.
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