The Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has approved the appointment of Prof Christian Ngwu as the Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission.
The appointment was contained in a public service announcement signed by Secretary to the State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia.
The governor also reconstituted statutory and other bodies, including the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, Enugu State Hospital Management Board and Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage.
The statement issued on Friday, partly read, “The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has approved the reconstitution of statutory and other bodies in the state with the following appointments:
“Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council: His Royal Highness, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu – Chairman; His Royal Highness, Igwe Julius Nnaji – first Deputy Chairman; His Royal Highness, Igwe G. N. Madu – second Deputy Chairman, and His Royal Highness, Igwe Hebert Ukuta – third Deputy Chairman.
“Others include His Royal Highness, Igwe Fidelis Nwatu – Grand Patron; His Royal Highness, Igwe Abel Nwobodo – first Grand Patron; His Royal Highness, Igwe Augustine Uzobuenyi Otiji – second Grand Patron and His Royal Highness, Igwe H. C. Eze – third Grand Patron.
“Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC): Professor Christian C. Ngwu – Chairman; Solomon Udeh, Member (Re-appointed); Chinenyenwa A. Ogbu, Member (Re-appointed); George Obiora Ani, Member (Re-appointed); Arthur Ifeanyi Ede, Member; Paully Eze, Member; Emmanuel Ogbodo, Member; Emeka Ukwuaba, Member while Barr. Ifesinachi Umeobika serves as the Secretary.”
The statement noted that their appointments are subject to the confirmation of the Enugu State House of Assembly, adding that they take immediate effect.
