Modupe Gbadeyanka
By Destiny Ugorji
The 11 aides appointed by the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Mr Gerald Irona, have been approved by Governor Emeka Ihedioha
This was confirmed in a statement issued by Mr Irona’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Dr Walter Duru, who is among the appointees.
The Communication expert and Public Relations Strategist was picked by the Deputy Governor to assist him in handling his media relations and public image, a job he had done during the campaigns.
Also chosen was the former Imo State Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Demian Ezeagu, who is now the Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters; and Mr Sydney Uneanya, who is the Deputy Chief of Staff in the office of the Deputy Governor.
Others are Arch. Zaki Ijeoma, Senior Special Assistant- Project; Anthony C. Nwadiaro, Special Assistant- Protocol; Emma Emenike, Special Assistant- Special Duties; Dr Geraldine Nzeribe- Special Assistant- Administration; and Iyke Polycarp Ukemezie, Personal Assistant-Domestic Matters.
On the list too are Bright Anyalebechi, Personal Assistant- Economic Matters; Adanna Anyaso, Personal Assistant-Event Matters; and Emiri Lisa Owerinmadu, Personal Assistant- Women Affairs.
The aides have already been issued with letters of appointment from the office of the Secretary to the Government of Imo State.
