Politics

2 Abia commissioners resign from Otti’s cabinet

The Abia State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Chima Oriaku, and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof. Monica Ironkwe, have resigned from their positions.

The resignation of the commissioners was disclosed via a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Ukoha, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Ukoha noted that the commissioners tendered their resignation letters to Governor Alex Otti.

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He quoted the governor as thanking them for their service and sacrifice to Abia State and wishing them well in their future endeavours.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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