Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, on Monday swore in 13 newly appointed permanent secretaries, charging them to immediately align with his administration’s delivery-oriented governance model.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Government House, Enugu, where the governor emphasized accountability, performance, and service delivery across the state civil service.
List of Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries in Enugu State
The newly sworn-in permanent secretaries are:
- Mr. Chigbogu Nnaji
- Mrs. Phoebe Edeh
- Mr. Philip Arum
- Mr. Jeremiah Egbonwonu
- Mrs. Ifeoma Igwe
- Mrs. Ngozi Egbo
- Mrs. Nkiru Ede-Ogunnaike
- Mrs. Pamela Ikpa
- Mr. Canice Ngene
- Mr. Anyaora Okereke
- Mrs. Adaobi Nwodo
- Mr. Ikechukwu Ezenwukwa
- Mr. Paul Nwabuisi
Appointments Based on Merit — Gov. Mbah
Governor Mbah said the appointments were strictly merit-based, following a rigorous and transparent selection process. He noted that the exercise also filled existing vacancies in the Enugu State civil service to promote fairness, inclusion, and efficiency.
According to the governor, there would be no honeymoon period for the new permanent secretaries, stressing that greater responsibility comes with higher office.
“I believe you worked very hard to get to this level in your careers and went through a very rigorous process to be selected. It is well deserved,” Mbah said.
“But the honeymoon is over. To whom much is given, much is expected.”
Permanent Secretaries Are Engine Room of Government
Mbah described permanent secretaries as the engine room of government and custodians of institutional memory, adding that his administration is implementing far-reaching reforms across all sectors of the state.
He urged the appointees to support the government’s reform agenda and ensure effective policy implementation.
New Permanent Secretaries Pledge Commitment
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr. Ikechukwu Ezenwukwa, thanked Governor Mbah for the confidence reposed in them.
Ezenwukwa acknowledged the administration’s achievements in revenue generation and infrastructural development, pledging their full support.
“We pledge to add value to these achievements and assure you that you will not be disappointed in appointing us,” he said.
