Umahi appoints Samuel Okoronkwo as new CoS

By Taiwo Okanlawon

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has approved the appointment of Chief Samuel Okoronkwo as his new Chief of Staff to his government.

The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued by Secretary to State Government, Dr Kenneth Ugbala, on Monday in Abakaliki.

According to the statement, Okoronkwo has been directed to resume work with immediate effect.

“Governor Dave Umahi has approved the appointment of Chief Samuel Okoronkwo as Chief of Staff, Government House, Ebonyi.

“He has been directed to resume his office as the appointment is with immediate effect,” the statement said.

Until his recent appointment, Okoronkwo was the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

He is replacing Mrs Queen Agwu, who was relieved of her position recently.