In a move aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery, the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on Wednesday announced a fresh round of appointments into key positions across the state government, naming new commissioners, board chairmen, executive secretaries, and senior officials.
The newly appointed Commissioners-designate are Barrister Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr. C. O. C. Egumgbe, whose names, have been forwarded to the Enugu State House of Assembly for confirmation.
Governor Mbah also approved several senior administrative appointments.
These include Kenechukwu Nnamani as Managing Director of the Enugu State Investment Development Authority (ENSIDA); James Chukwuemeka Mbah as Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans Board; 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 (CSDA).
The governor further approved the reconstitution of the Governing Board of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB). The new board members are Hon. Afam Nnaji, Dr. Mrs. Uche Eze, Dr. Mrs. Oge Uka, Mrs. Rita Chimaobi Ihemeje representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Mrs. Justina Ugwu representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Dr. Nnenna Ogbonna representing Enugu East Senatorial District, Theophilus Nweke representing the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and Mrs. Juliet Ifesinachi Ani representing the State Women Group.
Dr. Luke Ohabuenyi Ezema was appointed Secretary of the board.
In a statement today, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Chidiebere Onyia, said the governor approved the selections following careful consideration.
Onyia said the governor made several strategic board and agency appointments.
“Dr. Mrs. Nneka Onyebuchi and Patrick Onwe were named members of the Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB). Barrister Nwabueze Ugwu was appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of the Enugu State College of Education Technical (ESCET), while Chief Nwabueze Nnamani emerged as Board Chairman of the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC).
“Other key appointments include Richard Onaga as Managing Director of the Enugu State Waste Management Agency (ESWAMA); Hon. Bob Itanyi as Managing Director of the Enugu State Transport Company (ENTRACO); 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; Hon. Chidera Odo as Chairman of the Enugu State Roads Fund; and Hon. Barrister Manfred Nzekwe as Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Roads Fund.
“The governor also approved the appointment of Dr. John Egbo as Managing Director of the Enugu East Zone Transport Terminals and Hon. Prince Emeka Mamah as Managing Director of the Enugu North Zone Transport Terminals. Rev. Chimaobi Aninwene was appointed a member of the Enugu State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board,” he said.
Professor Onyia stated that while the commissioners-designate await legislative confirmation, all other appointments take immediate effect, underscoring the administration’s resolve to accelerate the implementation of its development agenda across the state.
