Eme Okoro

Eme Okoro is a Nigerian politician of the People's Democratic Party who currently serves as the Secretary to the State Government in Abia State after he was appointed by Okezie Ikpeazu on 3 June 2015 succeeding Mkpa Agu Mkpa.

Early life and education

Eme Okoro was born in Ozuitem, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. In an interview with Vanguard, he stated that his early childhood was spent partly in Northern Nigeria before his family returned to the Eastern region, where he grew up in Aba, Abia State.

He received his primary education in Aba and later attended Government Secondary School, Afikpo, and Methodist College, Uzuakoli.

Career

Eme Okoro began his career in agricultural development. He served as the pioneer General Manager of the Abia State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), where he was involved in the administration of agricultural development programmes in the state.

In 2015, following the inauguration of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu's administration, Okoro was appointed Secretary to the Abia State Government (SSG). In that role, he served as the administrative coordinator of the state government secretariat and supported the coordination of government activities and implementation of policies. He held the position throughout Ikpeazu's administration until 2023.

Beyond his government appointments, Okoro has remained involved in agricultural advocacy and discussions on farming and rural development.