Jonathan Appoints Ojukwu's Wife As Special Assistant

A press release issued a while ago has announced new appointments made by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

A media release signed by Ima Niboro, Special Adviser to the President on media and publicity, said, Mr. Jonathan has approved the following appointments:

Hon. Kingsley K. Kuku as Special Adviser, Niger Delta Affairs;

Amb. (Dr.) Zakari Ibrahim as Coordinator, Anti Terrorism;

Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu as Senior Special Assistant, Diaspora Affairs; and

Oyewole Olugbenga Leke as Senior Special Assistant, Maritime Services.

The appointment of Mrs. Ojukwu at a time the husband is  hospitalized in an undisclosed hospital in London is aimed at gaining political capital for Mr. Jonathan in the South eastern region where Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu is widely respected.

The release further stated that the new appointments take immediate effect.