J. Martins
Martins Okwun, Nigerian singer popularly known as J. Martins, has become the special assistant Dr. Alex Otti, governor of Abia, on tourism and entertainment.
Kazie Uko, Otti’s chief press secretary, announced the appointment by the governor in a statement released on Tuesday night.
The governor also named Kanu Nwankwo, former Super Eagles forward, as the chairman of Enyimba International Football Club, Aba.
Otti further appointed 28 other persons to take up various roles in his administration, the statement revealed, adding that the appointments were effective immediately.
Martins has established himself as a popular name in the Nigerian music industry with several chart-topping projects, winning in his strides, a plethora of awards and making headlines on a few occasions for his opinions on national issues.
He in 2021, lamented the widespread insecurity in the country under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.
Said he then: “There is no part of this country that is not under attack, if not banditry, it is kidnapping or Boko Haram or killing of security officers, these things were never heard of before but now it is our everyday living experience.
“Oh Jonathan I know you were called all sorts of names, those who betrayed you some of them are dead while many have no shame”.
