Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has sworn in 20 of the 21 commissioners that will constitute the State Executive Council, charging them to get down to work immediately as the administration was in a hurry to deliver on its campaign promises.
The newly sworn-in commissioners are, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, Engr. Lawrence Ezeh, Mrs. Ngozi Enih, Pharm. Chika Ugwoke, Prof. Sam Ugwu, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, and Prof. Emmanuel Obi.
Others include Deacon Dame Ugochi Madueke, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, Engr. Gerald Otiji, Okey Ogbodo, Nathaniel Uramah, Mr. Aka Eze Aka, Adaora Chukwu, Dr. Malachy Agbo, Dr. Martin Chulwunweike, Emeka Ajogwu, Obi Ozor, Chris Robert Ozongwu, Dr. Felix Nnamani and Patrick Ubro.
Stating his commitment to the exponential growth of the state’s economy, speedy provision of socio-economic infrastructure, and human capital development in the state, Mbah said the new commissioners were products of a painstaking search for quality hands to help his administration to deliver on its manifesto.
“We expressed a massive vision, a vision that would see us growing our economy exponentially. We also promised our people to eradicate poverty. We want to make Enugu State the premier destination for investment.
“Those are laudable and lofty ideas. But one thing we knew also, when we made those promises, was that we needed a team that would convey our people from where we are today to that destination we want to take them to. For this reason, the process that resulted in your selection was quite rigorous and detailed.
“So, your selection was largely driven by your track-records, your experience, your background and it’s our hope that you are going to bring those experiences to bear and to work for the people of Enugu State.
“In this journey of greatness, this journey of growth, this journey of development, I look forward to working with you all to actualize the Enugu State of our dreams, together”, the governor said.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Dr. Martin Chulwunweoke assured the governor that they would not fail him or the state.