In a recent announcement, Prof Christian Ngwu has been selected by Gov. Peter Mbah as the new Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission.
The appointment details were disclosed in an official notice signed by Prof Chidiebere Onyia, the Secretary to the State Government.
In addition to this, the governor has made changes to various statutory bodies within the state, including the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, Enugu State Hospital Management Board, and Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage.
A portion of the statement released on Friday stated, “Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has given approval for the reshuffling of various statutory and other bodies in the state, with the following appointments:
“Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council now consists of His Royal Highness, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu as the Chairman; His Royal Highness, Igwe Julius Nnaji as the first Deputy Chairman; His Royal Highness, Igwe G. N. Madu as the second Deputy Chairman, and His Royal Highness, Igwe Hebert Ukuta as the third Deputy Chairman.
Further appointments include His Royal Highness, Igwe Fidelis Nwatu as the Grand Patron; His Royal Highness, Igwe Abel Nwobodo as the first Grand Patron; His Royal Highness, Igwe Augustine Uzobuenyi Otiji as the second Grand Patron, and His Royal Highness, Igwe H. C. Eze as the third Grand Patron.
“Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) will now be chaired by Professor Christian C. Ngwu; 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 with Barr. Ifesinachi Umeobika as the Secretary.”
The official statement mentioned that these appointments are subject to confirmation by the Enugu State House of Assembly and are effective immediately.