Okorocha relieves Uche Nwosu, 12 other cabinet members of duties

By Valentine Amanze

Imo State Governor, Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha, has relieved Uche Nwosu, the chief of staff, Government House, and 12 other political appointees of their duties.

In a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo,

the affected appointees were to pursue their political ambition in the forthcoming general elections.

The affected appointees are:

1. Sir George Eche – Secretary to the Government of Imo State.
2. Chief Uche Nwosu – Chief of Staff, Government House.
3. Dr. Paschal Chigozie Obi – Principal Secretary to the Governor.
4. Hon. Kingsley Uju – Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations).
5. Chief Emma Ojinero -Commissioner for Trade & Investment-Commerce.
6. Prof. Nnamdi Obiareri -Commissioner for Information
7. Mrs Ngozi Njoku – Commissioner for Gender-Social Development.
8. Lady Joy Mbawuike – Commissioner for Market Development.
9. Hon. Obinna Mbata – Commissioner for Finance.
10. Dr. Dan Nworie – Commissioner for Tertiary Education.
11. Hon. Simeon Iwunze – Special Adviser on Urban Renewal.
12. Mr. Obinna Amagwula – Special Assistant, General Duties

13. Mrs Betty Uzoma –  Special Assistant Finance.