Official Photo of the Governor of Abia State- Dr Alex Otti
Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, Governor of Abia State, has appointed 22 special advisers to kick-off his administration of the state. The appointment according to his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kazie Uko, becomes effective today, June 1, 2023.
| S/n | Official | Portfolio |
| I. | Mr. Michael Akpara | Special Adviser on Finance |
| II. | Mr Uwanna Ikechukwu | Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association, Lagos State Chapter, now, Senior Special Assistant on Legal Matters |
| III. | Professor Uche Eme Uche | Special Adviser on Education |
| IV. | Professor Joel F. Ogbonna | Special Adviser on Petroleum and Energy |
| V. | Dr. Clifford C. Agbaeze | Senior Special Assistant on Agriculture |
| VI. | Mr. Chimereze Okigbo | Special Adviser on Internally Generated Revenue |
| VII. | Mr. Uche Mark Nwosu | Chief of Protocol |
| VIII. | Mr. Uche Ukeje | Senior Special Assistant on Aba Rejuvenation |
| IX. | Mr. Dodoh Okafor | Special Assistant on Public Communication |
| X. | Mr. Uzor Nwachukwu | Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs |
| XI. | Mr. Kingsley Anosike | Special Adviser on Planning and Strategy |
| XII. | Mr. Uzoma Nwagba | Senior Special Assistant on Digital Economy and SME |
| XIII. | Rev Father Christian Uche Anokwuru, PhD | Special Adviser on Policies and Interventions |
| XIV. | Mrs. Ifeoma Thomas | Special Assistant on Vulnerable Groups and Poverty Alleviation |
| XV. | Pastor Dike Nwankwo | Senior Special Assistant, Special Duties |
| XVI. | Mr. Okey Kanu | Special Adviser on Strategic Communication |
| XVII. | Dr. (Mrs.) Betty Emeka-Obasi – | Senior Special Assistant, Special Duties |
| XVIII. | Mr. Chinedu Ekeke | Senior Special Assistant Youth and Sports Development |
| XIX. | Mr. Chuka Ofili | Senior Special Assistant, Domestic |
| XX. | Hon Luke Ukara Onyeani | Senior Special Assistant on Legislative Matters |
| XXI. | Navy Comdr. Macdonald Ubah (Rtd) | Special Adviser on Security |
| XXII. | Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu | Special Adviser on Trade and Commerce |
And to resolve the union leadership crisis that caused the closure of the Umuehilegbu Industrial Market in Osisioma local council area, Dr Alex Otti also appointed Mr. Timothy Iheke Kalu as Sole Administrator, with a portfolio lifespan of 3 months and a task to resolve the crisis and enable the market function seamlessly, Mr Kazie Uko said.
