Joy Ezechikamnayo emerged Abia state one-day governor after an essay competition organized by the state government. 

 The 14-year-old took over the reins of affairs in Abia State for 24 hours on Monday December 11th.  Joy , an SS3 student and senior prefect of Intellectual Giants Christian Academy, Umuahia.  

The 20 top performers in the essay competition were designated as follows:

1st position-Governor
2nd position - Deputy Governor
3rd position - SSG
17 others are Commissioners

The state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu handed over power to her. She will handover power back to him today, December 12th.

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