Enugu governor revamps cabinet, approves key appointments across state agencies

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has approved a wide-ranging reshuffle of his executive council and key state agencies, announcing new commissioners, board chairmen, managing directors, and executive secretaries.

The appointments were disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. According to the statement, Barrister Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr C.O.C. Egumgbe have been nominated as commissioners-designate, with their names submitted to the Enugu State House of Assembly for confirmation.

In addition to the commissioner nominations, several senior appointments across strategic agencies were approved. 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 key 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 also reconstituted the Governing Board of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board. New members include Hon. Afam Nnaji, Dr Mrs Uche Eze, Dr Mrs Oge Uka, and representatives from the state’s three senatorial districts: Mrs Rita Chimaobi Ihemeje (Enugu West), Mrs Justina Ugwu (Enugu North), and Dr Nnenna Ogbonna (Enugu East). Other members include Theophilus Nweke (Nigeria Union of Teachers), Mrs Juliet Ifesinachi Ani (state women groups), and Dr Luke Ohabuenyi Ezema (Secretary).

Additional approvals cover several strategic boards and agencies. 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. 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 notable 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; Hon. Chidera Odo as Chairman of the Enugu State Roads Fund; and Hon. Barrister Manfred Nzekwe as 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.

According to Onyia, 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.