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Umahi creates Ministry of Aviation and Technology in Ebonyi

Obianuju Alo was immediately appointed a special adviser to the governor on aviation and technology.

• April 15, 2023
Governor Dave Umahi
David Umahi

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has approved the creation of the Ministry of Aviation and Technology in the state.

This is contained in a statement on Saturday in Abakaliki by Kenneth Igwe, Secretary to the State Government and Coordinating Commissioner.

“In the further effort of the Ebonyi State government to provide good governance and effective service delivery to the people of the state, the governor has approved the creation of the Ministry of Aviation and Technology,” Mr Igwe said.

He said Obianuju Alo was immediately appointed a special adviser to the governor on aviation and technology.

“The new ministry will provide the administrative and quality framework to streamline and strengthen the smooth take off of Ebonyi State Aviation System.

“The general public should please take note,” Mr Igwe stated.

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