Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has approved a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle and appointment exercise, bringing in new commissioners, board chairmen, managing directors and executive secretaries to key government positions. The moves are part of efforts to strengthen administrative capacity and drive the state’s development agenda.
The appointments, signed off by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, include two commissioners-designate Barrister Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr. C.O.C. Egumgbe — whose names have been forwarded to the Enugu State House of Assembly for confirmation. Meanwhile, several senior roles take effect immediately.
Among the key senior appointments:
- Kenechukwu Nnamani as Managing Director of the Enugu State Investment Development Authority (ENSIDA) — a strategic move aimed at boosting investment and positioning Enugu as a competitive destination for local and foreign capital.
- James Chukwuemeka Mbah as Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans Board.
- Dr. Eric Oluedo as Executive Secretary, Local Government Staff Pensions Board.
- Mrs. Sylvia Onwubuemeli as Executive Secretary, Enugu State Library Board.
- Richard Onaga as Managing Director, Enugu State Waste Management Agency (ESWAMA).
- Hon. Bob Itanyi as Managing Director, Enugu State Transport Company (ENTRACO).
- Barrister Richard Agu as Board Chairman of Enugu Air.
The governor also named board chairmen for agencies including the New Enugu Smart City Development Authority, Enugu State Road Maintenance and Development Agency, and Enugu State Roads Fund. Additional appointments cover transport terminals, welfare boards and educational bodies, underscoring a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s administrative architecture.
Governor Mbah’s cabinet overhaul reflects his administration’s focus on bringing fresh talent and sector-specific expertise into government as part of efforts to accelerate delivery on governance priorities and improve service outcomes across the state.
