The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has approved the appointments of principal officers of the Abia State Polytechnic, Aba.

The appointment came on the heels of the recommendations by the Governing Council of the Abia polytechnic, chaired by a former Deputy of Chief of Staff to Abia Governor, Elder John Nwagborogwu.

Governor Ikpeazu announced Dr. Kalu Osonwa as substantive rector of the Polytechnic, while others are Oriaku Chinyere (Registrar) Omenihu Friday (Bursar), Ndulaka Chigozie (Librarian) and Nwogu Jude (Director of Works Services).

Speaking when he received in audience the Chairman and members of the Governing Council of the Polytechnic who were in Government House, Umuahia to present the report of the Council on the selection of principal officers of the institution, Governor Ikpeazu said he was passionate about relocating the Abia State Polytechnic Aba, to its permanent site, as well as looking for ways to ensure academic stability in the institution.

He charged the institution to remain consistent and stable in order to attract more students, as well as to mount programmes that are relevant to the yearnings of the people in their catchment area.