Gov Mbah appoints 23 new special advisers, assistants to strengthen governance

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has significantly expanded his administration with the appointment of 23 new special advisers and senior special assistants. This move is intended to bolster governance and enhance the state's operational capacity.

The appointments, announced by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, are effective immediately. The diverse group of appointees will fill roles across various sectors, including labor union matters, special duties, agriculture, infrastructure compliance, investment strategy, and rural development.

Other key areas addressed by the new appointments include party coordination, monitoring and evaluation, labor and productivity, heritage and community relations, social engagement, public affairs, cultural orientation, and tourism. The governor's office also appointed individuals to focus on public communication, general duties, social and mobilization efforts, protection of public utilities, assets management, inter-party affairs, human resource management, policy and communication, and research and strategy.

This expansion of the governor's advisory team signals a strategic effort by Peter Mbah to consolidate his administration and address a wide range of developmental and administrative priorities within Enugu State.