Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has carried out a major shake-up in his cabinet leading to the sacking of his Chief of Staff and Son-in-law, Uche Nwosu alongside other appointees who will be contesting during the 2019 general elections.
This development was announced by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodoin a statement.
Onwuemeodoin listed the affected appointees to incllude:
- Sir George Eche – Secretary to the Government of Imo State
- Chief Uche Nwosu – Chief of Staff, Government House
- Dr. Paschal Chigozie Obi – Principal Secretary to the Governor
- Hon. Kingsley Uju – Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations)
5.Chief Emma Ojinero – Commissioner for Trade & Investment/Commerce
- Prof. Nnamdi Obiareri – Commissioner for Information
- Barr. (Mrs) Ngozi Njoku – Commissioner for Gender/Social Development
- Lady Joy Mbawuike – Commissioner for Market Development
- Hon. Obinna Mbata – Commissioner for Finance
- Dr. Dan Nworie – Commissioner for Tertiary Education
11.Hon. Simeon Iwunze – Special Adviser on Urban Renewal
- Barr. Obinna Amagwula – Special Assistant General Duties
- Pst. (Mrs) Betty Uzoma- Special Assistant Finance.