Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha yesterday swore in 28 commissioners and 27 transition committee chairmen for the 27 local government areas.
The governor, who announced the appointment of Mrs. Ogechi Ololo as commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfilment, urged the appointees to prove their mettle in his administration’s determination to render effective service to the people.
The ceremony was held at Imo International Convention Centre (IICC) in Owerri, the capital.
Okorocha said his administration completed more than 1,000 projects and promised to complete the rest before end of his tenure.
The governor advised the appointees to work as if they have only a few weeks to deliver and leave their marks in their areas of work.
He urged them to see themselves as men and women on a rescue mission, who will be part of the administration’s success story by contributing their quota to good governance.
Okorocha said: “You are the privileged group that has the opportunity to make names for yourselves and put your signatures in the sands of time. I want to remind all of you that your appointments are not business as usual. We shall not tolerate any sharp practice or corruption of any type. Neither shall we accept indolence or laziness. You have been called to duty to help us achieve our vision in the Rescue Mission Project.
“At this moment, I charge you all to be good ambassadors of the Rescue Mission wherever you find yourselves.
“To the transition committee chairman, you must ensure that ongoing projects must be completed, especially the schools, chapels, among others.”
The governor noted that his administration achieved more than all previous administrations.
According to him, anybody with a contrary claim should make it public.
The commissioners, who took their oaths yesterday, are: Prof. Nnamdi Obiaraeri (Information), Lady Ugochi Nnana-Okoro (Agriculture and Food Security), Gertrude Oduka (Primary and Secondary Education), Dr. Jones Uzoka (Niger Delta Affairs), Uchendu Chijioke Mark (Public Utilities), Gerald C. Okolie (Rural Development), Dr. Cyril Okafor (Tourism), Emmanuel Umunnakwe Ojinere (Trade and Investment), Chief Lasbery Anyanwu (Transport) and Onwueyiagwu Valentine (Youth Development).
Others are: Mrs. Ngozi Njoku (Gender and Social Development), Mrs Josephine Udoji (Works), Achilike Nwawuike (Internal Resources and Pension Matters), Prof. Emenalo Chizoba (Tertiary Education), Nwamerenini Chukwuka (Labour), Dr. Iyke Njoku (Planning, Budget and Statistics), Emma Ibediro (Local Government), Obinna Mbata (Finance), Dr. Martin Ohiri (Sports) and Mgbeanulu Obinna (Environment and Natural Resources).
Also sworn in are: Emma Buka Iwuanyanwu (Science and Technology and Vocational Education), Dr. Angela Uwakwem (Health), Lady Joy Mbawuike (Informal Sector and Market Development), Chief Tony Umezuruike (Housing), Prince Chidi Nwaturuocha (Public Safety), Dr. Ernest Nwigbo (Inter-Government Affairs and Donor Agencies), Duru Okechukwu (CGC and Traditional Affairs), Emeka Benjamin (Special Duties).
The governor announced Chief Kingsley Uju as the supervisory commissioner for the Ministry of Land and Chairman of the Bureau for Land, and Mrs. Ogechi Ololo as the commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfilment.
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