The governor has 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.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced the appointment of Prof. Christian C. Ngwu as the Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission.
The governor has 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.
Mbah in a public service announcement signed by Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, also announced the appointments of Dr. Eric Ogbonna Odo as the Chairman of Enugu State Hospital Management Board and Dr. Edith Okolo as the Chairman of Enugu State Agency for Universal Health coverage.
The government also disclosed that His Royal Highness, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu is the new Chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council.
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 - 1st Deputy Chairman; His Royal Highness, Igwe G. N. Madu - 2nd Deputy Chairman; His Royal Highness, Igwe Hebert Ukuta - 3rd Deputy Chairman; His Royal Highness, Igwe Fidelis Nwatu - Grand Patron; His Royal Highness, Igwe Abel Nwobodo - 1st Grand Patron; His Royal Highness, Igwe Augustine Uzobuenyi Otiji - 2nd Grand Patron and His Royal Highness, Igwe H. C. Eze - 3rd Grand Patron."
"Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC): Professor Christian C. Ngwu - Chairman; Solomon Udeh, Member (Re-appointed); Chinenyenwa A. Ogbu, Member (Re-appointed); Barr. George Obiora Ani, Member (Re-appointed); Arthur Ifeanyi Ede, Member; Barr. Paully Eze, Member; Emmanuel Ogbodo, Member; Emeka G. Ukwuaba, Member while Barr. Ifesinachi Umeobika serves as the Secretary."
It noted that their appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Enugu State House of Assembly.
"Enugu State Hospital Management Board: Dr. Eric Ogbonna Odo - Chairman.
"Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage: Dr. Edith Okolo “ Chairman," it said.
According to the statement, all the appointments take immediate effect.
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