Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, Appoints Mayors to Lead 17 LGAs (Full List)

Governor Alex Otti has appointed mayors to take charge of the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs). This announcement was made by Prince Uzo Nwachukwu, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, who revealed that the list of nominees has been forwarded to the State House of Assembly for the necessary screening and confirmation, in accordance with the law.

The nominees for these key positions include:

Isiala Ngwa South LGA:

Chairman: Dr. Elelenta Nwabuisi Elele

Deputy: Mr. Eberechukwu Ahuruonye

Ukwa West LGA:

Chairman: Mr. Newman Azu

Deputy: Mr. Anele Michael

Arochukwu LGA:

Chairman: Chief Joe Ezearu

Deputy: Mr. Okezie Azuma

Umuahia South LGA:

Chairman: Mr. Obike Ejike Nnochiri

Deputy: Mr. Olendingwa Nwabueze

Isiala Ngwa North LGA:

Chairman: Mr. C. Y. Nwankwo

Deputy: Mr. Uchenna Nwanbuko

Umunneochi LGA:

Chairman: Mr. Ndubuisi Ike

Deputy: Mr. Njoku Augustine C.

Isuikwuato LGA:

Chairman: Air Vice Marshal Chinwendu Onyike (rtd)

Deputy: Hon. Harrison Onuke

Ikwuano LGA:

Chairman: Mr. Osinachi Hyacinth Nwaka

Deputy: Chief Charles Ugbuajah

Bende LGA:

Chairman: Barr. Chijioke Nwankwo

Deputy: Mr. Onyedikachi Iroegbu

Ohafia LGA:

Chairman: Chief David Ogba

Deputy: Hon. Mkpa Oju Uka

Obingwa LGA:

Chairman: Dr. Eric Egwuibe

Deputy: Mr. Chiemela Ekpemu

Ugwunagbo LGA:

Chairman: Comrade Nosike Ihesiaba

Deputy: Mr. Nnamdi Kelvin Chijioke

Ukwa East LGA:

Chairman: Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Nwagbara

Deputy: Chief Onyebuchi Nnah

Umuahia North LGA:

Chairman: Chief Victor Ikeji

Deputy: Mr. Okechukwu Anthony Amah

Aba South LGA:

Chairman: Mr. Uchechukwu A. C. Wogu

Deputy: Mrs. Nkiru Ugwu

Aba North LGA:

Chairman: Ide John Udeagbala

Deputy: Prince Nnaemeka Ogbonna

Osisioma Ngwa LGA:

Chairman: ENGR. Israel Nweke

Deputy: Barr. Young Ngwaziem

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs emphasized that these individuals are required to approach the State House of Assembly for the screening process as mandated by law.

This move is a significant step in the governance of Abia State, as these mayors will play pivotal roles in the administration and development of their respective Local Government Areas.