Mr. Ikechukwu Nwobo on Friday took oath of office as the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Ebonyi.
Nwobo took over from Chief Moses Nome, who was recently sacked by Governor David Umahi.
Nwobo if before now the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Renewable Energy.
Speaking, Umahi said the former commissioner was sacked for not being “passionate about the job”.
“Agriculture is what Ebonyi is known for and I enjoin the new commissioner to be passionate about it to ensure his success in office.
“I was endeared to Nwobo because of the way he took care of power installations such as the ornamental lights during his stint in the renewable energy sector,” NAN quoted him as saying.
The governor urged him to work with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and FADAMA in the state.
Nwobo thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve as a member of the State Executive Council and pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him.
Nwobo and his predecessor, Nome, are from Ezza North Local Government Area of the state.
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