Otti Appoints Edo Man As Head Of Service In Abia

Governor Alex Otti has appointed Mr. Benson Ojeikere as the new Head of Service (HoS) for Abia State.

Ojeikere, originally from Edo State, has served as a civil servant in Abia for several decades, holding various positions, including that of Permanent Secretary at the Government House, prior to his appointment. He will succeed the current HoS, Dr. Queen Obioma, who is set to retire on December 31, 2024.

This announcement was made in a press statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Kenneth Kalu.

The statement reads, “Following the conclusion of a rigorous merit-based selection process, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, has approved the appointment of Mr. Benson Ojeikere as the new Head of Service for Abia State Civil Service, effective from December 31, 2024.”

Governor Otti also expressed appreciation for the contributions of the outgoing HoS, Dr. Ngozi Queen Obioma, as she prepares for her retirement.

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