Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru reshuffles cabinet to strengthen governance

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has initiated a major cabinet reshuffle, reassigning numerous commissioners to different ministries. This strategic move is intended to bolster governance and solidify the administration's accomplishments during its three-year tenure.

The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Ikeuwa Omebeh, announced the redeployments following a State Executive Council meeting. He emphasized that the reshuffle is designed to strengthen the administration and promote good governance. The changes coincide with the swearing-in of two new commissioners, Professor Omari Omaka and Hon. Sylvester Nwenu Nwite, and the appointment of Hon. Felix Onyekachi Njoku as Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Mobilisation.

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it is aimed at strengthen the administration and good governance.

Governor Nwifuru charged the newly appointed officials to view their positions as a call to selfless service and to contribute meaningfully to the administration's "People’s Charter of Needs" agenda. Among the key changes, Chidiebere Onya moves from Solid Mineral Development to Youth and Sports Development, while Dr. Ngozi Obichukwu transitions from Aviation to Special Projects. Hon. Sylvester Nwenu Nwite will now head the Ministry of Environment, and Professor Omari Omaka has been appointed Commissioner for Tertiary Education.

Other notable movements include Professor Ajuka Obasi Nwogo shifting from Market Development to Skill Acquisition, and Okwu Oko Udu moving to Market Development. Magnus Chinedu Nka is reassigned from Water Resources to Solid Mineral Development, and Victor Uzoma Chukwu moves from Environment to Water Resources. Prince Richard Idike transitions from Youth and Sports Development to Capital City and Urban Development, while Sunday Elechi Inyima moves from Capital City and Urban Development to Project Monitoring. Governor Nwifuru mandated that all handover processes be completed by Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Several commissioners, including Barr. Ben Uruchi Odoh (Justice) and Dr. Donatus Ilang (Primary and Secondary Education), will retain their current portfolios.

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regard their appointments as a call to selfless service and contribute meaningfully to the consolidation of the administration’s People’s Charter of Needs agenda.