On October 1, 2026, Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, inaugurated the reconstituted State Civil Service Commission, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Board, and the governing councils of four institutions. The ceremony took place at Government House in Enugu. The governor was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. The reconstitution aligns with Mbah's efforts to build strong institutions in the state.
The governor emphasized that his administration aims to grow the state's economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion. He stressed the need for an efficient civil service and skilled manpower to achieve this goal. Mbah's administration prioritizes transparency, traceability, and accountability. He charged the new appointees to operate based on evidence, merit, innovation, and teamwork.
The newly inaugurated members of the State Civil Service Commission include Prof. Gabriel Ajah as Chairman, Ambrose Nwodo as Secretary, and Christian Mbah, Mrs. Stella Ekweremadu, Mrs. Theresa Onyefuzili Ifeanyichukwu, and Uzonna Emmanuel Ogarabe as members. Other appointees include Barr. Victor Chukwuani as Chairman of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Council and Chinedu Onu as Chairman of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Council.
The governor's representative, Prof. Onyia, highlighted the importance of collaboration and complementarity among the new appointees. He noted that operating in isolation could lead to corruption and duplication of efforts. The governor's "P.R.E.S.E.N.T" philosophy guides the commission, emphasizing Professionalism, Responsibility, Excellence, Service to all, Exemplary conduct, Neutrality, and Team spirit.
The Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Prof. Ajah, thanked the governor on behalf of the members. He unveiled the commission's guiding philosophy and pledged to work towards achieving the governor's vision. Other chairmen of the inaugurated councils, including Chukwuani and Onu, also expressed their commitment to working with the management of their respective institutions to promote growth and development.
The governing councils of the Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo, and the Enugu State College of Education Technical (ESCET) were also inaugurated. The polytechnic's Council Chairman, Deaconess Ifeoma Nwobodo, noted that the institution has improved its ranking under the governor's leadership. The ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, and other institutional leaders commended the governor's investment in education.
Key appointments include Dr. Amaka Ngene as Chairman-designate of the TVET Board and Prof. Anthony Aniagboso Igwe as Rector of the Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo. The governor's investment in education has been praised by various stakeholders, including the Vice-Chancellor of ESUT and the Chairman of ESCET, Nwabueze Ugwu.
Key points
- The governor aims to grow the state's economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion.
- The new appointees were charged to operate based on evidence, merit, innovation, and teamwork.
- The governor's administration prioritizes transparency, traceability, and accountability.
