The Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Transition Committee Chairmen and members for the state’s 21 Local Government Areas. This confirmation took place during today’s plenary session, in accordance with Section 208 of the Local Government Law 1999, as amended.
The confirmation followed a request from Governor Chukwuma Soludo, conveyed in a letter to the House yesterday. The newly appointed Chairmen are:
– Sir Ifeanyi Chiweze – Anambra East
– Mr. Fidelis Nnazo – Anambra West
– Mr. Romanus Ibekwe – Anaocha
– Mr. Chinedu Okafor – Awka South
– Mr. Alphonsus Ofumele – Ayamelum
– Barr. Chijioke Ozumba – Dunukofia
– Mr. Stanley Nkwoka – Idemili North
– Barr. Chinedu Ononiba – Njikoka
– Mr. ValGeorge Ezeogidi – Nnewi South
– Mr. Franklin Nwadialu – Ogbaru
– Mr. Anthony Nwaora – Onitsha North
– Barr. Casmir Nwafor – Orumba North
– Mr. Shedrack Azubuike – Orumba South
The re-appointed Chairmen include:
– Dr. Chibuike Ofobuike – Aguata
– Mr. Thankgod Aniagor – Awka North
– Mrs. Amaka Obi – Idemili South
– Mr. Emeka Orji – Onitsha South
– Engr. Anayo Orjiakor – Ihiala
– Engr. Chris Obiora – Nnewi North
– Mr. Chimezie Obi – Ekwusigo
– Mr. Emma Nweke – Oyi
These Chairmen will initially serve for a three-month period.
Speaker of the Assembly, Right Honourable Somtochukwu Udeze, congratulated the newly confirmed Chairmen, urging them to stay focused and avoid pitfalls, as the people of Anambra place high hopes on their leadership. He also encouraged them to live up to expectations, work harmoniously with their members and community stakeholders, and align with Governor Soludo’s vision and mission.
Dr. Oforbuike, representing Aguata Local Government Area, expressed gratitude on behalf of the new Chairmen, thanking Governor Soludo for the opportunity to serve and promising not to disappoint. Mr. Alphonsus Ofumele, Chairman of Ayamelum, outlined his strategies for boosting the local economy.
In an interview, Orumba South TC Chairman, Mr. Shedrack Azubuike, thanked Governor Soludo for the appointment and assured that he would work in line with the governor’s developmental agenda to ensure enduring peace and harmony in Orumba South.
