The suspended Abia State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, has officially resigned from her position.
This development was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alex Otti, Mr Ukoha Njoku, in a statement released on Tuesday.
Governor Otti had previously suspended Dr. Okoronkwo on June 11, 2024, due to allegations of financial misconduct.
In addition to the suspension, the Governor established a committee to investigate these allegations thoroughly.
Governor Otti expressed his gratitude for Dr. Okoronkwo’s contributions to the state’s health sector, acknowledging her efforts in enhancing service delivery over the past year.
The statement from Mr. Njoku read: “The suspended Abia state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, has tendered her resignation letter to the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. The Governor, while accepting her resignation, thanked Dr Okoronkwo for her services to our dear State…