Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appointed a University lecturer, Prof. Grace Umezurike as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
This was disclosed in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor, on Saturday.
According to the statement, the SSG will be sworn in on Tuesday 13th June, 2023 at the State Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Ochudu Centenary City Abakaliki and the appointment is with immediate effect.
Prof. Umezuruike, until her appointment, was a lecturer in the department of Philosophy, Ebonyi State University.
She is also the wife to the former Commissioner for Health in Umahi-led administration for eight years.
“The Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the appointment of Prof. Grace Umezurike as Secretary to Ebonyi State Government.
“The appointment takes immediate effect.
“She will be sworn – in on Tuesday 13th June, 2023.”