Uzo-Uwani Local Government Chairman, Barr. Chijioke Ezugwu, has inaugurated 16 councillors representing the council’s political wards. He also reappointed Barr. Casmir Ademu as Secretary to the Local Government.
Ezugwu performed the inauguration on Wednesday at Umulokpa, the council headquarters. He congratulated the councillors on their victories in the recent local government elections. He also urged them to provide effective representation for their communities.
The chairman reminded the new lawmakers that residents entrusted them with an important responsibility. He encouraged them to represent their wards faithfully and promote development through effective legislation.
Ezugwu Charges Councillors on Grassroots Representation
Ezugwu urged the councillors to remember their responsibilities to the people they represent. He described them as the voices and hopes of their respective communities.
The chairman also inaugurated Ademu for another term as Secretary to the Local Government. He praised the secretary’s contributions to the council’s administrative achievements over the past two years.
Ezugwu expressed confidence that the councillors would support development across their wards. He urged them to reflect the leadership priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Enugu State Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
He also asked the lawmakers to work within the mandate of the party that brought them into office. For related coverage, read Ohuani, Idodo and Oruku Stakeholders Back APC Ahead of Enugu Elections.
Chairman Urges Lawmakers to Promote APC’s Development Agenda
Ezugwu called on the councillors to engage residents beyond major town centres. He urged them to visit remote communities, listen to residents and explain their party’s development plans.
The chairman highlighted projects and programmes his administration had pursued since taking office. These include borehole projects, road construction, improved security and renovation of the council headquarters.
He also cited various empowerment programmes aimed at supporting residents. Ezugwu urged the councillors to demonstrate their commitment through effective service and visible results.
The chairman said their performance should reflect the party’s promises to residents. Meanwhile, readers can learn more about Enugu Government’s Efforts to Sustain Development Gains.
He also called for stronger grassroots engagement as another election season approaches. According to him, councillors must communicate their achievements and development priorities across their wards.
Nwabueze Livinus Promises Changes in Legislative Functions
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Hon. Nwabueze Livinus of Nrobo Ward pledged to improve the council’s legislative functions. He said the 10th Assembly would prioritise residents’ welfare and inclusive representation.
Livinus assured residents that the councillors would discharge their duties without fear or favour. He also promised to ensure that every political ward benefits from the council’s legislative activities.
“We, members of the 10th Assembly, promise to discharge our responsibilities without fear or favour,” he said. He added that the council would pursue laws capable of supporting positive development across Uzo-Uwani.
The councillors’ commitment places community needs at the centre of their legislative responsibilities. For more on grassroots development in Enugu State, read Igbo-Eze South Chairman Praises Mbah’s Grassroots Development.
Ademu Pledges Commitment to Uzo-Uwani Residents
In his remarks, the newly reappointed secretary pledged to uphold the laws and regulations governing his office. He also promised to prioritise the welfare of Uzo-Uwani residents.
Ademu thanked Ezugwu for giving him another opportunity to serve. He described the chairman as a leader who places strong emphasis on security and residents’ welfare.
The secretary said this would be his second term in the position. He expressed confidence that their previous performance contributed to the renewed mandate they received from residents.
Ademu also highlighted improvements in security and economic activities across the local government. He said Uzo-Uwani had moved from earlier insecurity challenges towards greater commercial and agricultural activity.
“This is a new era, and we shall activate every administrative machinery to catapult Uzo-Uwani to another level,” he said.
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Uzo-Uwani Legislative Council Elects Principal Officers
The inauguration also featured the election of principal officers for the legislative council. The officers will help coordinate proceedings and support the House’s legislative responsibilities.
The elected principal officers include:
- Hon. Ogbonna Sunday of Nkpologu Ward as Deputy Leader.
- Hon. Achumu Samuel of Ogurugu Ward as Majority Leader.
- Hon. Okafor Innocent of Ukpata Ward as Deputy Majority Leader.
- Hon. Utazi Augustine Izuchukwu of Nimbo Ward I as Chief Whip.
- Hon. Chimuanya Ikwuwa of Uvuru Ward.
Their emergence completes the leadership structure for the council’s legislative activities. The officers are expected to work with other councillors on lawmaking and community representation.
For another report on Enugu local government affairs, read APC Wins All Chairmanship and Councillorship Seats in Enugu Local Government Election.
Dignitaries Attend Uzo-Uwani Council Inauguration
Several political and community leaders attended the inauguration ceremony. They included the member representing Uzo-Uwani Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Chukwuma Ekwueme.
Other attendees included Uzo-Uwani APC Chairman Kingsley Ani and former council chairmen Richard Egwuma and James Ademu. Barr. Vincent Diugwu, Director-General of the Uzo-Uwani Campaign Council, also attended.
Diugwu also serves as Special Adviser to Senator Ikeje Asogwa on Legal Matters. Other attendees included Uzo-Uwani LGA Legal Adviser Barr. Mathias Nwande and former party chairman Jude Okonkwo.
The APC Woman Leader in Uzo-Uwani, Mrs. Njideka Okonkwo, also attended the ceremony. Other dignitaries joined the gathering to witness the inauguration of the councillors and the secretary.
The new legislative council now begins its work with expectations of stronger representation and effective lawmaking. Residents will look to the lawmakers to address community needs and support development across Uzo-Uwani.
