By: Chuks Ogbu

"We must ensure that we do our best to bring development in our society and right the wrongs of the previous administrations".

The above were the words Chief Eric Egwuibe  Mayor of Obingwa Local Government of Abia State, on Friday during the inauguration ceremony of an 11 man transition committee council members in the LGA.

The event which was held at the council hall started with an opening prayer  which was led by DSP Ugwumba, followed by the traditional kolanut formalities. 

The swearing-in proper which included the oath of allegiance was administered by the LGA legal adviser Bar. Udah and was quickly followed with the signing and authentication of the councillors forms by the Mayor Chief Egwuibe.

 

In his speech titled a "A New Abia Is Here" the Mayor congratulated the councillors and urged them to be worthy ambassadors of their various communities and to serve the LGA with diligence and  responsibility.

He also reminded them of the importance of integrity, capacity and selflessness in public service. He urged them to ensure that they put in their very best to see to the  social, economic, cultural and political well being of Obingwa and he urged them to queue in to the rebranding mantra of this current government so as to bring the dividends of democracy to the people.

Below are the names of the inaugurated council members 

I) Kingsley Anyatonwu 

II) Samuel Chigozie

III) Nwachukwu Paul Uzochi

IV) Anaba Stanley

V) Chijioke Chinedu

VI) Anaegbe Kenneth

VII) Oyoyo Blessing

VIII) Uche Akwukwuegbu

IX) Amaraizu David

X) Queen Okoro Ihejirika

XI) Nwagbara Onyechere

The event came to close with a vote of thanks by one of the council members Mr Chinedu Chijioke.