Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has approved a fresh round of appointments into the state executive council and key agencies, naming new commissioners, board chairmen, managing directors and executive secretaries.
The appointments were announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia.
According to the statement, the governor nominated Barrister Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr C.O.C. Egumgbe as commissioners-designate.
“The names of the commissioners-designate have been submitted to the Enugu State House of Assembly for confirmation,” Onyia said.
Mbah also approved several senior appointments across strategic agencies.
Kenechukwu Nnamani was appointed Managing Director of the Enugu State Investment Development Authority, while James Chukwuemeka Mbah was named Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans Board.
Others appointed 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.
The governor further reconstituted the Governing Board of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board.
Newly appointed members include Hon. Afam Nnaji, Dr Mrs. Uche Eze, Dr Mrs. Oge Uka, and representatives from the three senatorial districts of the state—Mrs. Rita Chimaobi Ihemeje (Enugu West), Mrs Justina Ugwu (Enugu North), and Dr Nnenna Ogbonna (Enugu East).
Other members of 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.
Additional approvals cover several strategic agencies and boards. Dr Mrs. Nneka Onyebuchi and Patrick Onwe were appointed members of the Post Primary Schools Management Board, while Barrister Nwabueze Ugwu was named 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, while Richard Onaga and Hon. Bob Itanyi were named Managing Directors of the Enugu State Waste Management Agency and the Enugu State Transport Company, respectively.
Other 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, with Hon. Barrister Manfred Nzekwe appointed Executive Secretary of the fund.
Dr John Egbo and Hon. Prince Emeka Mamah were appointed Managing Directors of the Enugu East Zone and Enugu North Zone Transport Terminals, respectively, while Rev. Chimaobi Aninwene was named a member of the Enugu State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board.
Onyia said all appointments, except those 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.
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