22/05/2026
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT APPOINTS NEW LEADERSHIP FOR ARIARIA INTERNATIONAL MARKET.
The Government of Abia State has approved the appointment of a new leadership for the Ariaria International Market, Aba, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen market administration, improve operational efficiency and promote sustainable economic growth within the State’s commercial ecosystem.
The appointments, which were approved by the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex C. Otti OFR, are aimed at repositioning the market for greater productivity, enhanced security, improved sanitation and harmonious engagement among traders and stakeholders.
The State Government urges all traders, unions, stakeholders and members of the market community to cooperate fully with the new leadership in the collective interest of maintaining peace, order and commercial excellence within the market.
Government further reiterates its commitment to restoring the glory of Ariaria International Market as a leading commercial hub in Nigeria and beyond.
The composition of the new leadership is as follows:
1. CHIEF POLYCARP MUOJIUBA - CHAIRMAN
2. MAZI UFERE IYAMA - VICE CHAIRMAN
3. CHRISTIAN NWACHUKWU - SECRETARY
4. OKECHUKWU GODSWILL - ASST. SECRETARY
5. IKECHUKWU ALEX UZUKWE - TREASURER
6. CHIZOBA ONYEUKWU - C.S.O.
7. CHRISTIAN CHUKWUMA - PROVOST
8. FRANCIS MADUBUIKE - CHIEF TASK OFFICER
9. CHIEF UGOCHUKWU NWAEZE - FIN. SEC
10. MRS CHINWE ONWURA - WOMAN LEADER
11. MRS CHIBUZO UMEONYIMBA - ASST. WOMAN LEADER
12. KINGSLEY EGBEOOGU - P.R.O.
13. CHIEF CHINEDU UDECHUKWU - MEMBER
14. UZOMA NWAKPA - MEMBER
15. MRS CHIDINMA OBIA - MEMBER
16. ETELBARTH UGHA - MEMBER
17. CHIEF CHUKWUEMEKA MGBAJIAKA - MEMBER
The appointments take immediate effect.
Signed:
Dr. Emmanuel C. Meribole
Secretary to the State Government
Abia State
