Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has granted authorization for the appointment of his sibling, Ferdinand Uzodimma, to the position of Deputy Chief of Staff overseeing general services.
Ferdinand Uzodimma previously held positions as a Councillor, Transition Committee Chairman, and Sole Administrator of Oru East Local Government Area.
The governor has also reinstated Cosmos Iwu as the Secretary to the Government and reappointed Nnamdi Anyaehie, Patrick Ekeji, and Olisaemeka Sydney Agbor to their previous roles as Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), and Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), respectively. These individuals had served in the same capacities during Governor Uzodimma’s initial four-year term.
Furthermore, Governor Uzodimma has appointed Sam Anyalewechi Nwaobasi as the Special Adviser on Programme and Policy Implementation/Monitoring.
All appointments, as announced by the governor’s spokesperson, Oguwike Nwachuku, are effective immediately.
The statement reads, “The Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has reappointed Chief Cosmos Iwu as the Secretary to the Government of Imo State.
“In the same vein, Sir Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie, Chief (Dr.) Patrick Ekeji and Barr. Olisaemeka Sydney Agbor have been reappointed as Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) and Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) respectively.
“Also, the Governor has approved the appointment of Chief Ferdinand Uzodimma, a one time Councillor, Transition Committee Chairman and Sole Administrator of Oru East Local Government Area as his Deputy Chief of Staff (General Services) with Mr. Sam Anyalewechi Nwaobasi named as Special Adviser on Programme and Policy Implementation/ Monitoring.
“The appointments take immediate effect.
“Governor Uzodimma who congratulated the new appointees urged them to bring to bear their professional competence in the efforts to drive the vision of the Shared Prosperity 3R Government of Imo State.”