The Government of Enugu State has appointed Mrs. Ihuoma Eze as the Acting Project Coordinator of Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project.

The Communication Officer, Enugu APPEALS Project, Ambrose Igbokwe, in a statement explained that the project is a World Bank Assisted Project with the objective of enhancing the productivity of small and medium scale farmers in Enugu State.

In a letter signed by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government; Professor Simon Ortuanya, the appointment by the State Governor; Rt. Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, became effective as from 1st July, 2022.

Mrs. Ihuoma Eze has been part of the Management team of the Enugu APPEALS Project since its inception in 2019, as the Women and Youth/Livelihood Specialist of the project until her new appointment. She has also worked in the Nigerian Watershed Erosion Management Project (NEWMAP) in the state.

Mrs. Eze holds a Master of Science Degree in Parasitology from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

She has attended several trainings, workshops and seminars on World Bank project implementation at various times. She comes in with a wealth of experience in world Bank Assisted Project Management and implementation.