The Executive Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Area, Hon. Mike Chikosolu Ogbuekwe, has inaugurated 14 councillors representing the various wards in the council and Hon. Rev. Felix Okoye as Secretary to the Local Government, charging them to uphold unity, accountability and effective service delivery.
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The ceremony, held at the council headquarters, formally inaugurated the Legislative Council and marked the commencement of administrative duties by the newly inaugurated secretary.
Addressing the councillors, Ogbuekwe urged them to embrace cooperation, transparency and responsible leadership, emphasising the need to place the interests of their constituents at the centre of legislative decisions.
He called on the lawmakers to uphold democratic principles and work collectively to strengthen grassroots governance through effective representation and responsive leadership.
Following the inauguration, the councillors elected the principal officers of the Legislative Council.
Hon. Theresa Nwatu emerged as Leader of the Council, while Hon. Nworie David was elected Deputy Leader. Hon. Onu Jacob became Majority Leader, with Hon. Adenyi Valentine elected Deputy Majority Leader.
Other principal officers are Hon. Ifeanyi Ngene, Chief Whip, and Hon. Edeh Ukaegbu, Deputy Chief Whip.
Congratulating the newly elected leaders, Ogbuekwe urged them to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, discipline and a strong sense of public duty.
He stressed that the council’s effectiveness would depend on its commitment to accountability, constructive collaboration with the executive arm and the timely consideration of issues affecting residents.
In a separate engagement, the chairman met with the outgoing councillors, who pledged to support and mentor their successors to ensure continuity and a smooth transition in legislative responsibilities.
The former councillors also reaffirmed their support for the re-election of Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, citing his leadership and development initiatives across the state.
Ogbuekwe reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with the Legislative Council and the local government’s administrative team to advance its development agenda.
He identified infrastructure renewal, agricultural development, human capital development and improved security of lives and property as key priorities of his administration.
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