The executive chairman of the Awgu Local Government area of Enugu State Hon.Uche Okolo, has, on Tuesday, the 5th of November, inaugurated the 11 Ward councilors elected during the September 21st local council elections in the State.
The Inauguration ceremony, which took place at the Awgu local government council legislative Hallowed chambers, marked the beginning of a new era of productive and democratic process in the area, as the Inaugurated councilors were charged with the responsibility to prioritize the welfare of their constituents and embody the value of integrity and service.
The Inaugurated councilors took the oath of office and allegiance, administered by the local council Clark Mr Cletus Chime, and the chairman of the local government.
In an interesting turn of events, Hon. Mrs. Roseline Udeh, the councilor representing the Obeagu ward, was unanimously elected by the 11 ward councilors as the leader of the council principal officers.
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Speaking in acceptance at the occasion Hon. Udeh pledged to collaborate with the rest of the councilors in addressing challenges in the council to foster development initiatives.
Also Speaking, at the event, Hon Nwigwe Miracle Somtochukwu, the councilor representing Agbogugu Ward and the Majority leader of the Council principal officers, Appreciated God for the successful Inauguration, as well as the Executive Governor of Enugu State and the local government chairman, as he promised to work diligently to supplement their effort in the development of Awgu local government area and Enugu state at large.
In a remark, The executive chairman of Awgu Local government area, Hon. Uche Okolo emphasized the need for collaborative effort in the council, charging the councilors to discharge their duties with full commitment to legislatively support the executive arm of the local government in the implementation of policies and projects that enhance the welfare of the people.
Other elected council principal officers at the Inauguration include…
Deputy Leader: Hon. Brown Moses Okolie (Owelli/Ugbo/Amoli/Ogugu Ward)
Majority Leader: Hon. Nwigwe Miracle Somto (Agbogugu Ward)
Chief Whip: Hon. Chjiolu Maduabuchi (Anikenano/Ugwueme Ward)
Deputy Majority Leader: Hon. K.C. Nwankwo (Awgu Ward 2)
Deputy Chief Whip: Hon. Nosike Kennedy Okonkwo (Isu Awaa/Ituku/Agbudu Ward)
As the newly Inaugurated councilors assume their respective Offices, the People of Awgu are Hopeful for a transformative administration with dedication and commitment to the development of the entire community.
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