Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has announced the appointment of music star, Justice Okey Martins famously known as J.Martins as his Senior Special Adviser on Tourism and Entertainment.
The appointment of J.Martins and 28 others to various positions in Governor Alex Otti’s cabinet was contained in a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Kazie Uko who also affirmed that the appointments were effective immediately, this is contained in a press statement released by Desmond Ike-Chima, Head of Media Relations in the office of the SSA on Tourism and Entertainment.
ENigeriaNews reports that others whose appointments were announced along with J.Martins’ are as follows: veteran footballer, Kanu Nwankwo – Chairman, Enyimba International Football Club, John Obuh – Chairman, Abia Warriors, Ugochukwu Okoroafor – Special Adviser, Monitoring and Evaluation; Hon. Iheanacho Obioma as Special Adviser, Political Affairs; Prof Ijeoma Iheukwumere appointed as Senior Special Assistant, Environment.
Mr. Odinakachi Eric Eme was appointed Senior Special Assistant, Multilateral and Donor Agencies; Mr. Nwaka Inem as Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce and Industry; Magdalene Ugoanusi as Senior Special Assistant, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs among others.
Justice Okey Martins (J.Martins) is a skilled and versatile musician whose gigantic stride in the Nigerian music industry is simply indelible. The talented musician who comes from Ohafia in Abia State stated his intention to represent the good people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Assembly in the 2023 general elections but was prevailed upon to step down for his cousin, Ibe Okwara who coincidentally won the election.
Bringing to bare an established track record in grassroots politics, the Hiplife music genre founder promises to use his office and appointment to boost the Entertainment and Tourism sector in Abia State.
