Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Wednesday in Umuahia, swore-in Chief Okiyi Kalu as the state’s Information Commissioner.
Ikpeazu also swore-in 17 chairmen and deputies of Local Government Area Transition Committees in the state.
Speaking at the ceremony held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, the governor urged the appointees to be diligent in discharge of their duties.
He said that kalu’s reappointment as information commissioner was as a result of his outstanding commitment towards realising the objectives of the administration.
He said: “Once again you have been appointed because of your service to the local government and Abia State, we expect you to correct the mistakes you have made.”
The governor, who also urged the transition committees to be open to suggestions and constructive criticisms, said government would not tolerate incompetence in service delivery.
He said: “We expect you to face the business of governance and administration because your activities are central and pivotal to the well-being of the people.”
Ikpeazu said his administration was expecting a cordial relationship between the transition committee and the people at the third tier level.
He said: “We shall have zero tolerance for corruption, ineptitude, insensitivity and dereliction of duty.”
Responding, Kalu thanked the governor for finding him worthy of reappointment, saying, “I will double my commitment in serving Abia people”.
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