Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has appointed Dr Osita Igbe as the new Rector of Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management, Aba.

Igbe, who is a university lecturer and former Chairman of Isuikwuato LGA, is to replace Maduakolam Nwogwugwu.

Ikpeazu in a statement signed by Barr Chris Ezem, Secretary to the State government, said the appointment was with immediate effect.

Maduakolam Nwogwugwu was appointed last month by the Governor.