Onyia Assumes Office As Ebonyi Sports Commissioner, Pledges To Consolidate On Existing Legacies
The newly redeployed Ebonyi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Chidiebere Onyia, has officially assumed office following a formal handover on Wednesday 1st July,2026. Onyia's assumption of office follows the recent cabinet reshuffle approved by Governor Francis Nwifuru, which saw him redeployed from the Ministry of Solid Mineral Development to oversee the youth and sports sector. Speaking during the handover ceremony, the outgoing commissioner, Prince Richard Idike, expressed gratitude to God and Governor Nwifuru for the opportunity to serve. He commended the ministry's workforce for their professionalism, dedication, and loyalty to government policies. "I have worked in many places, but I have never encountered a workforce as committed and cooperative as the staff of this ministry," Idike said, assuring his successor of their continued support and cooperation. He expressed confidence in Onyia's ability to advance the m...
