Zelensky appointed new heads of OVA in four regions: who will lead the regions

Appointment of new heads of regional state administrations

According to Главком: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed decrees on the appointment of new heads of regional state administrations in four regions. These changes were officially announced on January 8, 2023. The new heads of regional military administrations are:

• Ruslan Osipenko in Chernivtsi region
• Vitaliy Dyakivnich in Poltava region
• Oleksandr Hanzha in Dnipropetrovsk region
• Nataliya Zabolotna in Vinnytsia region

Before these appointments, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine submitted a proposal to the president regarding new heads of OVAs on January 6, 2023. Zelensky also held interviews with candidates for the positions of five regional military administrations.

Key tasks of the new heads

According to the president, the key tasks of the new heads of OVAs will be:

• strengthening local self-government
• resilience of communities in general
• the ability of regions to help citizens and protect their lives

The regions with new heads include Poltava, Bukovina, Vinnytsia, and Dnipropetrovsk.

These appointments occur in the context of continuing the reform of the management system in Ukraine, which is an important stage in the decentralization process. The new heads of regional military administrations are expected to work on strengthening local institutions and ensuring stability in their regions, which is particularly relevant in the current circumstances. The development of local self-government and support for citizens in difficult times can significantly impact the overall situation in the country.