Five nominees for the position of Local Government Council Supervisors in Udenu Local Government Area (LGA) were screened and sworn into office on Tuesday at the Udenu Local Government Headquarters, Obollo Afor.
The nominees, drawn from different wards within the LGA, include:
1. Ugwu Matthew Okechukwu (Obollo-Afor Ward)
2. Kelechi Ugwu (Imilike Ward)
3. Abonu Justina (Ogbodu Aba Ward)
4. Okpe Mabel Cynthia (Obollo-Etiti Ward)
5. Odo Chijioke Bartholomew (Amalla Ward)
Their screening was conducted by the Udenu Legislative Council, which, after due diligence, found them suitable and qualified for the roles. Following the legislative clearance, the oath of office and oath of allegiance were administered by the Local Government’s Legal Adviser, Barr. Ikechukwu Eze, in line with statutory requirements. Each of the newly sworn-in Supervisors subsequently signed the necessary documents, officially marking their assumption of duty.
Barr. Ikechukwu Eze, the Legal Adviser to the Local Government, administering the Oath of Office and Allegiance to the Supervisors
Addressing the newly sworn-in Officials, the Chairman of Udenu Local Government Council, Aka Eze Aka, commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and his administration for ensuring an unbiased and merit-driven selection process. He charged the Supervisors to uphold the principles of integrity, accountability, and service excellence in their new capacities.
Aka Eze Aka addressing the newly sworn-in Supervisors in his Office at Obollo Afor.
“This administration is built on a foundation of excellence, in line with by Gov. Mbah’s adminsitractve principle, and it is imperative that all public Office Holders align themselves with this vision. The people of Udenu expect nothing less than dedicated and result-oriented service from those entrusted with leadership responsibilities,” he stated.
It was further disclosed that the specific portfolios of the newly sworn-in Supervisors would be assigned on Thursday, following a strategic meeting with the Executive Chairman of Udenu LGA. This meeting is expected to set the agenda for their respective roles and ensure seamless integration into the Local Government’s administrative framework.
Udenu LG Mayor in a handshake with one of the Supervisors, Hon. Kelechi Ugwu, of Imilike Ward immediately after he signed the oath papers
The swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by a host of dignitaries, political stakeholders, including former Vice Chairman, Hon. Innocent Ezeoha more fondly known as Tekmore, friends, and well-wishers, who came to show their support for the appointees as they assumed their new responsibilities. The event underlines the importance of grassroots governance and the collective responsibility in driving development at the Local Government level.
The Supervisors in a Photograph
With this latest development, the Udenu Local Government Council has further reinforced its commitment to effective governance and service delivery, in line with the broader developmental agenda of the Enugu State Government under the leadership of Governor Peter Mbah.
©Aka Eze Aka Media Team.
