Gov Otti Appoints New Head Of Service

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Benson Okereke as the new Head of Service for the state.

Naija News reports that the latest development was contained in a press statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prof. Kenneth Kalu.

According to the statement, Alex Otti said Okereke will take over from the incumbent HoS, Dr Queen Obioma, who is due to retire by December 31st.

The statement read: ”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. This appointment takes effect from December 31, 2024.

“While congratulating Mr. Benson Ojeikere on his appointment, His Excellency equally appreciates the immense contributions of the outgoing Head of Service, Dr. Ngozi Queen Obioma who is proceeding on statutory retirement.”

Meanwhile, Otti has advised the citizens of the state against applying for a fake ₦25,000 Christmas grant being advertised on social media.

Naija News reports that the advert said Governor Otti approved ₦25,000 Christmas cash grant for the people of Abia, with a link provided for interested persons to apply.

However, the Abia State government disowned the advert, describing those behind it as criminals.

A statement signed by Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Otti, on Friday, explained that the offer was a deliberate criminal attempt to deceive and scam the unsuspecting public.

Ukoha advised the public in Abia to shun the fake ₦25,000 offer, stating that security agencies have been alerted to investigate and arrest those behind the scam.

He further emphasized that all social investment, welfare, and intervention programmes of the governor and the government of Abia State are published on the official website of the Abia State government.