…welcomes report on asset evaluation
By Ikechukwu Ezema
In his bid to operate an effective and transparent administration, the Executive Chairman of Igbo Eze South Local Government Area, Enugu State, UgoFerdinand Ukwueze, has approved the appointment of Zacheaus Ukwueze as the new secretary of the council while Mr Anthony Odoh was appointed as Chief of Staff to the Chairman.
The two principal officers on Thursday, November 7, 2024, assumed office instantly as they were administered with oath of office in accordance with the 1999 constitution by Barr. F.A Ezeugwu, the President of Igbo Eze South Customary Court.
In another development, the Executive Chairman, yesterday received the report of the 9-man committee who were given two weeks ultimatum to compile and evaluate all assets of the council.
Ukwueze commended the Sir. Bona Ugwuja led committee for a job well done, promising that the report will be given adequate consideration as a guide to his new administration.
In a brief speech before submitting their report, the chairman of the committee, Sir. Bona Ugwuja, expressed gratitude to Igbo South Chairman, UgoFerdinand Ukwueze, for the rare opportunity granted them to perform such a delicate assignment for the Council.
Sir Ugwuja said, “On the 7th of October, this committee was formed by you, Mr. Chairman. You gave us two weeks to carry out our task. We are pleased to submit the report of this task, which you entrusted to us, and apologize for not meeting the given timeframe. However, this delay is due to the seriousness and complexity of our assignment.
“We have gathered all accessible information and compiled it into a document, which we now hand over to you. This document contains information on the local government’s assets, ranging from infrastructure to agricultural resources. We hope the information provided will aid in the smooth running of administration”, He added.
Responding, the Igbo-Eze South Chairman, Ukwueze, poured encomiun on the committee for doing a great job.
His words, “I am pleased with the information the committee has provided and very grateful to you all for making this committee a success. I congratulate the committee on the intelligent job and smart execution of their duties”
“It is the first-ever committee on asset valuation and documentation in Enugu State, and you have proven this committee worthy of the assignment given to it. The exercise of this committee has promoted other local governments to adopt similar initiatives, and I am proud to have adopted such an initiative,” said the Chairman.
“We cannot embark on a journey we have not measured, and that’s exactly what this committee was established to do. You have worked sincerely towards our progressive agenda which is in line with the Tomorrow is Here mantra of our dear Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah.
He said that the his administration will study the documents carefully and will establish another committee to ensure accountability for the management of local government properties adding, “it is only through accountability that the properties of the local government can be secured and utilized effectively to serve the people,”.
Ukwueze who is also the Vice Chairman of ALGON in the state, said that the committee has made him proud, and due to their commitment to good service, they were given the opportunity to produce the Secretary of the local government and the Chief of Staff to Chairman.
“I am very happy and hope that all members of the committee will continue to do the good work they have started.” He added.
