Abia state governor has appointed veteran Nigerian singer, Martins Okey Justice, popularly known as J-Martins as his Special Assistant on Entertainment and Tourism.
Announcing the development in a tweet on Wednesday, the singer said he woke up to multiple calls and congratulatory messages.
“Greetings everyone. Got up early in the morning at 3am with multiple calls & congratulatory messages. I have been appointed as SA on Entertainment & Tourism To Abia State Governor,” the singer wrote.
Famous for his collaborations with Bracket, P-Square, Timaya and other Nigerian artists that rocked the country’s music space in the late 2008 and 2010. The singer is known for his hit songs good or bad, Cool temper and Oyoyo.
The development comes as the governor of Abia state continues to introduce popular names into his government.
The governor had recently appointed former Nigerian footballer Nwankwo Kanu to head Enyimba football club.
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