Ikpeazu prepares for handover, appoints committee

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has appointed a transition committee in the State for a smooth handover of power.

The committee, which is to be chaired by Chris Ezem, Secretary to the State Government, would ensure a seamless transition of power from his outgoing administration to Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti.

Ikpeazu, in a statement signed by Ezem, named the members of the committee to include commissioners for works, environment, public utilities, information and strategy and Commissioner for Homeland Security.

The members of the committee, according to the statement, are to be sworn- in on Wednesday at the Deputy Governor’s office in Umuahia.