REPORTER: OKECHUKWU EZEONA
The Enugu State Government has announced the appointment of one hundred and one Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants, to strengthen governance and support the implementation of Governor Peter Mbah’s administration policies.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, says that seven persons were appointed as Special Advisers. They are Chief S.N.C. Nwagu on Conflict Resolution and Mediation, Dr. Fidelis Odo on Inter-Governmental Affairs and Coordination, Augustine Okoli on Policy Affairs and Analysis, and Andy Omeje on Commerce and Business Development.
The statement also names six Senior Special Assistants among whom are Rachael Okonkwo Film and Creative Industry Development, Mr. Okey Ude Inter-Party and Mobilization, Chinedu Chukwunwike Party Monitoring, and Frank Udemezue Small and Medium Enterprise Development.
Eighty-eight persons were appointed as Special Assistants in various areas, including youth engagement, community development, environment, media relations, technology and innovation, market administration, public communication, women mobilization, security intelligence, rural development and government communication.
Professor Onyia explained that the appointments are aimed at deepening grassroots participation, improving policy coordination and enhancing service delivery across sectors in line with the administration’s development agenda.
He noted that all the appointments take immediate effect and urged the appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedication, commitment and effective service to the people of Enugu State.
