Enugu state Governor, Peter Mbah has inaugurated the recently reconstituted Enugu State Local Government Service Commission, tasking the appointees on productivity and efficiency in the local government system to ensure the success of the administration’s drive for inclusive development and prosperity.
The Commission has Barr. Nana Ogbodo as Chairman, Hon. Peter Nnaji as Member I, Mrs. Florence Igboji as Member II, and Dr. Bathlomew Ezeugwu as Member III, while Amaka Nweke is Member IV and Osondu as the commission’s secretary.
While inaugurating the members on Monday, Mbah said their appointments were based on their reputation, character, and track record of as selfless public servants.
Describing the Commission as key in the delivery of good governance and democracy dividends, he said’ “One of the key things that is important is that whoever is to be appointed as Chairman or as Member of this Commission must be a person of unquestionable character and sound political judgment.
“I am sure that you are already aware that our development model is one that recognises development at the grassroots.
So, if you look at the interventions that we have done across the social services sector, you would observe that we have not left out any part of the state.
All, our infrastructural development cuts across every part of the state
“What that does is that, it puts an enormous weight and expectations on you. You have the responsibility to ensure that we have an efficient administration of our local government system.
“I have no doubt that given your track record and reputation, you will discharge yourselves creditably,” he stated.
On his part, Barr Nana Ogbodo, who spoke on behalf of his members, thanked Governor Mbah for the confidence reposed in him and other appointees, promising to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient services by Local Government employees across the state in order to actualise the governor’s overall vision of exponential economic growth and grassroots development.
“It is not lost on us that to whom much is given, much is expected. We reckon with the height the state has reached under your administration. We reckon with the supersonic speed that the state is moving. And we note that for us to attain that goal you established, which is to move the state’s economy, everyone must show a sense of commitment
“As a result of this, we want to bring the local government system to appreciate that nobody is left out in this vision of the state government.
