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Martins Okechukwu Justice, otherwise known as J. Martins, has thanked the governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, following his appointment as Special Assistant on Entertainment and Tourism.
The singer made this known via his Twitter account on Wednesday morning when he tweeted: “Got up early at 3 am with multiple calls and congratulations messages.
“I have been appointed as SA on Entertainment & Tourism To Abia State Governor. God Bless His Excellency Dr Alex Otti ( OFR ). God Bless Abia State. God Bless Nigeria. @alexottiofr.”
The appointment is effective immediately, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko.
Meanwhile, ex-Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu was named chairman of Enyimba FC of Aba, Abia State.
Otti also appointed a former director of corporate communication of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Ugochukwu Okoroafor, as his special adviser on monitoring and evaluation.
The governor appointed the director general of his campaign council Iheanacho Obioma as his special adviser on political affairs.
He also appointed former Eaglets coach John Obuh as chairman of Abia Warriors FC while Boniface Uche emerged chairman of Abia Comets FC.
Also in the 30-man list are Prof Ijeoma Iheukwumere – SSA on environment, Odinakachi Eme – SSA on multilateral and donor agencies, Nwaka Inem – special adviser on trade, commerce and industry; and Magdalene Ugoanusi – SSA on local government and chieftaincy affairs.
