Innocent Oweh appointed as Acting Chairman of Abia Warriors

<p>The Government of Abia State has appointed Mr Innocent Oweh as the Acting Chairman of Abia Warriors pending the constitution of a new Board for four clubs in the State.</p>, <p>It would be recalled that the Abia State Government is supporting 4 clubs in the state, Enyimba, Abia Warriors, Abia Comets and Abia Angels.</p>, <p>Mr Oweh who is a Principal Officer with the State Civil service, has been with the club for over 20 years.</p>, <p>Confirming the appointment of Oweh in a meeting with the Management and Staff of the club, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports, Mr Chinedu Ekeke said the directives of the government stands, until such a time that boards of the teams will be reconstituted. He advised all the staff to join hands with the Acting Chairman to pilot the club higher levels.</p>, <p>Oweh who said that his appointment, though on Acting capacity is the act of God, and approved by the State government</p>, <p>Quoting his words he said “Sincerely, I have been in the club right from inception. We started the club as OUK from the lower division until it gained promotion to the NPFL. I have worked variously in all departments of the club. I understand the working of the club and with the personnel we have around, we can make things happen “.</p>, <p>Continuing, Oweh said ” the government has given directives, and it is our responsibility to hit the ground running “.</p>, <p>” The out gone Board was directed to hand over to the most Senior Civil Servant in the club, which, I eventually happened to be the most senior in Abia Warriors FC. I became a Principal Officer in the State Civil Services in 2014. So, I was appointed accordingly, pending the reconstitution of the new Boards. Just like I said earlier, I understand the working of the club and the Nigeria Premier League. I will put in my best to ensure that the club is found among the contenders if eventually the League begins “.</p>, <p>Continuing, the youthful Chairman, said all he needs from his colleagues in the club is their support, saying th