Imo State’s New Cabinet: Emelumba, Akaolisa Retain Portfolios

Declan Emelumba, a long- time ally and loyalist of Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, was on Tuesday, inaugurated for the second time, as the Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy. He was first inaugurated to the same office in 2020 during the Governor’s first term in office.

Also, given same portfolio he has held since 2020 as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice is  another Uzodimma-loyalist, Chief C.O.C. Akaolisa.

The Governor on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, inaugurated his new Cabinet members with whom he hopes to drive  his 3R Agenda.

Following are the 24 members of the new Cabinet and the Ministries they are going to man.

1. Hon. Declan Emelumba — Ministry Of Information, Public Orientation and Strategy.

2. Dr. Chimezie Amadi — Ministry of Digital Economy and E-Governance.

3. Hon. Barr. Ralph Nwosu — Ministry of Works and Infrastructural developments.

4. Chief Cosmas Maduba — Ministry of Agriculture and food security.

5. Hon. Mrs. Nkechi Ukwu — Ministry of women affairs and vulnerable group.

6. Hon. Bede Eke — Ministry of housing and urban planning.

7. Dr. Sir. Chika Benson Abazu — Ministry of trade, commerce and Business.

8. Ozo Obinna Ogwuegbu — Ministry of water resources.

9. Hon. Modestus Osakwe — Ministry of Homeland Security.

10. Hon. Anyanwu Anselem Ezechinyere — Ministry of Budget and economic development.

11. Barr. Emenike Ejikeme Chuks Major — Ministry of environment and sanitation.

12. Hon. Onyeoha Obinna Evaristus — Ministry of sports and youth development.

13. Chief Mrs. Ruby Emele — Ministry of local government development and chieftancy affairs.

14. Hon. Ikenna Elezieanya — Ministry of Science/Technology/Innovation and Engineering.

15. Chief C.O.C Akaolisa — Ministry of Justice and Attorney General of Imo State.

16. Hon. Chucks Okoro Nathan Chukwuemeka — Ministry of Finance.

17. Chief Sir. Ifeanyi Oruh — Ministry of Rural Development and Empowerments.

18. Hon. Ernest Ibejiako — Ministry of Industry and solid minerals.

19. Barr. Godswill Chukwuemeka Mgbudem — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources.

20. Dr. Prosper Ohayagha —Ministry of Health.

21. Hon. Emeka Okoronkwo — Ministry of Special Duties

22. Prof. Johncliff Nwadike — Ministry of Education.

23. Barr. Jerry Egemba — Ministry of tourism, security and culture.

24. Chief Nwabueze Oguchienti — Ministry of Power And Electrification.