Governor Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Mr Benson Okereke as the new Head of Service for Abia State.
He will take over for the incumbent HoS, Dr Queen Obioma, due for retirement by December 31st .
This is contained in a press statement issued Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prof. Kenneth Kalu.
The statement read:βFollowing 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.
βWhile 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.β
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