Obi of Onitsha Expands Cabinet
*Appoints Nigerian diplomat and US attorney.
From Chuks Collins,
Awka May 18,2024
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Ugochukwu Achebe, the Agbogidi, has appointed a celebrated Nigerian diplomat and financial professional, Ojinnaka Azikiwe, into the traditional cabinet of the popular commercial city.
Azikiwe, from the Nigeria's late former President and Owelle Osowanya Nnamdi Azikiwe lineage, Inosi Onira kindred, hails from the Ogbeabo Quarters.
A statement from the palace, signed by Ike Akatakwuani, Chief of Staff to the monarch, and made available to newsmen, disclosed made the disclosure, noting that the distinguished diplomat has "wide experience in the public sector".
The statement added that he is currently the Director of Budget, Treasury, in the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Commission.
Also appointed into the Obi's cabinet is Onwa Akpom, of Omozele kindred in Umuezearoli quarters.
Akpom, the palace statement noted, was before now, a US-based Attorney-at-law.
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