Onuma Johnson

Onuma Johnson
Commissioner for Special Duties - General Services, Bayelsa State
In office
2024–incumbent
GovernorDouye Diri
Personal details
PartyPeoples Democratic Party
ProfessionPolitician

Mazi Onuma Johnson is a Nigerian politician who serves as the Commissioner for Special Duties - General Services in Bayelsa State under Governor Douye Diri.[1]

Early life and background

Onuma is from Abia state, Nigeria.[2][3]

Political career

Onuma Johnson was appointed as Commissioner for Special Duties - General Services in Bayelsa State as part of the cabinet of Governor Douye Diri.[4][5] The Ministry of Special Duties (General Services) was among several portfolios created or restructured when the governor expanded his executive council in 2024.[6][7]

Before he was appointed commissioner, Johnson served as Special Adviser on Non-Indigene Affairs to Governor Diri, overseeing matters related to non-indigenous residents and fostering inclusive governance in the state.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Executive Council – Bayelsa State Government". Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  2. ↑ Nwafor (2024-12-05). "Otti hails Gov Diri for appointing Abia son, Johnson Onuma Commissioner". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  3. ↑ Appolos, Christian (2024-12-06). "Otti commends Gov Diri for appointing Abia indigene as Commissioner". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  4. ↑ Reporter, Our (2024-06-22). "Diri swears in 15 additional commissioners". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  5. ↑ "Bayelsa Commissioner dismisses involvement in Ohanaeze Igweship dispute". Nigerian Tribune. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  6. ↑ "Diri swears in additional commissioners". Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  7. ↑ Nwafor (2024-06-21). "Diri creates Blue Economy, non-indigene ministries as 15 additional commissioners take oath in Bayelsa". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  8. ↑ "Otti hails Gov Diri for appointing Abia son, Johnson Onuma Commissioner". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-12-21.