Ebonyi: Nwifuru Reshuffles Cabinet

By Omaka Okoh, Abakaliki

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has effected a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at boosting the efficiency and performance of his administration.

The announcement was made during the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held on Monday at the Government House, Abakaliki. Governor Nwifuru urged members of the council to reflect on their individual contributions and recommit to the developmental goals of the administration.

Under the new arrangement, the former Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Mr. Chikadibia Okpor, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Rural Development.

His counterpart, Mrs. Aikeuwa Omebeh, who previously served as Commissioner for Rural Development, now takes over the Ministry of Information and State Orientation.

In a similar swap, the former Commissioner for Education (Primary and Secondary), Mr. Paul Awo Nwobasi, has been moved to the Ministry of Border Peace and Conflict Resolution. Mr. Donatus Ilang, who previously held that portfolio, is now the new Commissioner for Education (Primary and Secondary).

Governor Nwifuru charged the reassigned commissioners to bring renewed energy and focus to their new roles, with a clear mandate to deliver measurable results for the people of Ebonyi State.