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Abia State Government Officials 2026

Complete list of Abia State officials — governor, deputy governor, senators, commissioners and key government appointees. Updated 2026.

Dr. Alexander Chioma "Alex" Otti, OFR
Dr. Alexander Chioma "Alex" Otti, OFR
Executive Governor, Abia State
LP · Since 2023
18Officials
10Commissioners
3Senators
Jump to: Executive Senators (3) House of Assembly SSG & HoS Commissioners (10) FAQs

🏅 Senators

3 of 3 senatorial districts

Abia State is divided into three senatorial districts, each represented by one Senator in the National Assembly, Abuja.

📍 Abia Central
Sen. Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd.)
PDP
In office since 2023
📍 Abia North
Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, MON
APC
In office since 2019
📍 Abia South
Sen. Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe
APGA
In office since 2007

📁 Commissioners & Portfolios

10 commissioners

Abia State currently has 10 commissioners appointed by Governor Dr. Alexander Chioma "Alex" Otti, OFR, each overseeing a specific ministry and its programmes.

# Commissioner Portfolio / Ministry Party Since
1
Prof. Monica Ironkwe
Commissioner for Agriculture, Abia State
 		Agriculture Labour Party 2023
2
Mr. Kingsley Anosike
Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Abia State
 		Budget Labour Party 2023
3
Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna
Commissioner for Environment and Urban Renewal, Abia State
 		Environment Labour Party 2023
4
Mr. Uwaoma Ukandu
Commissioner for Finance, Abia State
 		Finance Labour Party 2024
5
Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche
Commissioner for Health, Abia State
 		Health Labour Party 2024
6
Mr. Mike Akpara
Commissioner for Industry and Small and Medium Enterprises, Abia State
 		Industry Labour Party 2024
7
Prince Okey Kanu
Commissioner for Information and Culture, Abia State
 		Information Labour Party 2023
8
Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna, SAN
Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abia State
 		Justice Labour Party 2023
9
Prince Uzo Nwachukwu
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Abia State
 		Local Government Labour Party 2023
10
Engr. Don Otumchere Oti
Commissioner for Works, Abia State
 		Works Labour Party 2023

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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Abia State currently has 10 Commissioners, appointed by Governor Dr. Alexander Chioma "Alex" Otti, OFR. Each commissioner oversees a specific ministry or portfolio. They include Prof. Monica Ironkwe, Mr. Kingsley Anosike, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna and others.
The current Governor of Abia State is Dr. Alexander Chioma "Alex" Otti, OFR of the LP, in office since 2023. The Governor's office is located in Umuahia.
The current Secretary to the Abia State Government (SSG) is Dr. Emmanuel Meribole. The SSG coordinates government activities and serves as head of the state civil service administration.
Abia State has 3 Senators in the National Assembly, one for each of the state's senatorial districts. They are: Sen. Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd.), Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, MON, Sen. Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe.
The current Abia State Commissioner for Finance is Mr. Uwaoma Ukandu (Labour Party), appointed August 2024. The Commissioner for Finance oversees the state's budget, revenue, fiscal policy and financial management.
The current Abia State Commissioner for Health is Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche (Labour Party). The Commissioner for Health oversees the state's public hospitals, primary healthcare centres and health policy.
The Head of Service is the administrative head of the Abia State civil service. The office is responsible for personnel management, promotions, appointments, discipline and the welfare of civil servants across all ministries, departments and agencies of the Abia State Government.
Abia State currently has 18 listed government officials including 10 commissioners, 3 senators, 2 house of assembly leaders, a Deputy Governor, and Governor Dr. Alexander Chioma "Alex" Otti, OFR.