Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State in the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Peter Ogbonna Eze, has congratulated the 17 newly elected Local Government Chairmen and 260 Councillors in the state, urging them to see their victory as a call to service.
Eze, in a congratulatory message, particularly celebrated the emergence of the Igbo-Eze North Local Government Chairman-elect, Hon. Chris Onyekachi Simon, popularly known as DonChris, and his Deputy, Hon. Abah Joseph Idenyi.
He described their victories as significant milestones and said their emergence reflected the confidence reposed in them by the people, stressing that the mandate comes with the responsibility to provide accountable, inclusive and people-oriented leadership at the grassroots.
According to him, the conclusion of the election provides an opportunity for the newly elected council leaders to translate their mandates into tangible development across their respective Local Government Areas.
Eze also congratulated the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, commending what he described as the Governor’s leadership and direction in facilitating the emergence of new leadership across the state’s 17 Local Government Areas.
He commended Mbah for his commitment to strengthening grassroots administration and ensuring that capable hands are entrusted with leadership at the local government level.
The FCC Commissioner equally commended the people of Enugu State for their peaceful participation in the electoral process and for exercising their civic responsibilities.
He appreciated the relevant electoral authorities, security agencies, political parties, candidates, observers and other stakeholders for their contributions towards the conduct of the election.
Eze urged the newly elected Chairmen and Councillors to regard their victories not merely as political achievements but as a call to service and an opportunity to deliver meaningful and sustainable development to their communities.
He identified community development, basic infrastructure, youth and women empowerment, education, healthcare, security and environmental sanitation as areas that should receive priority attention under the new administrations.
He further urged the elected officials to justify the confidence reposed in them by the electorate through transparency, accountability, inclusiveness and responsible governance.
Eze, while congratulating the newly elected Chairmen and Councillors, expressed particular goodwill to his “dear senior brother,” Hon. Chris Onyekachi Simon, and his deputy and close friend, Hon. Abah Joseph Idenyi, wishing them successful and impactful tenures in office.
He concluded with a message to the newly elected council leaders: “The real work begins now.”
