Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved a fresh round of appointments into the State Executive Council and several key government agencies.
The appointments, which cut across commissioners-designate, board chairmen, managing directors and executive secretaries, were announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia.
According to the statement, Barrister Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr. C.O.C. Egumgbe were nominated as commissioners-designate. Onyia disclosed that, “The names of the commissioners-designate have been submitted to the Enugu State House of Assembly for confirmation.”
Beyond the commissioner nominations, the governor also sanctioned senior appointments in strategic agencies of the state. Kenechukwu Nnamani was named Managing Director of the Enugu State Investment Development Authority, while James Chukwuemeka Mbah was appointed Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans Board.
Other appointments include Dr Eric Oluedo as Executive Secretary of the Local Government Staff Pensions Board; Mrs Sylvia Onwubuemeli as Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Library Board; and Monday Diamond Ani as State Coordinator of the Community and Social Development Agency.
Governor Mbah further approved the reconstitution of the Governing Board of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board.
Newly appointed members are Hon. Afam Nnaji, Dr Mrs. Uche Eze, Dr Mrs. Oge Uka, and representatives of the three senatorial districts—Mrs Rita Chimaobi Ihemeje (Enugu West), Mrs Justina Ugwu (Enugu North), and Dr Nnenna Ogbonna (Enugu East).
Also appointed to the board are Theophilus Nweke, representing the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT); Mrs Juliet Ifesinachi Ani, representing state women groups; and Dr Luke Ohabuenyi Ezema, who will serve as Secretary.
In addition, Dr Mrs. Nneka Onyebuchi and Patrick Onwe were appointed members of the Post Primary Schools Management Board, while Barrister Nwabueze Ugwu emerged Chairman of the Governing Council of the Enugu State College of Education Technical.
Chief Nwabueze Nnamani was appointed Board Chairman of the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation. Richard Onaga and Hon. Bob Itanyi were named Managing Directors of the Enugu State Waste Management Agency and the Enugu State Transport Company, respectively.
Further appointments include Barrister Richard Agu as Board Chairman of Enugu Air; Rt. Hon. USA Igwesi as Board Chairman of the New Enugu Smart City Development Authority; Hon. Chika Igwesi as Chairman of the Enugu State Road Maintenance and Development Agency; and Hon. Chidera Odo as Chairman of the Enugu State Roads Fund. Hon. Barrister Manfred Nzekwe was appointed Executive Secretary of the Roads Fund.
Dr John Egbo and Hon. Prince Emeka Mamah were named Managing Directors of the Enugu East Zone and Enugu North Zone Transport Terminals, respectively, while Rev. Chimaobi Aninwene was appointed a member of the Enugu State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board.
Onyia noted that all the appointments, with the exception of the commissioners-designate, take immediate effect.
“The governor expects the appointees to bring their expertise and commitment to bear in advancing the administration’s vision for effective governance and sustainable development in Enugu State,” the statement added.
