By Victor Nwegede, Abakaliki.
Igwe gave this advice during a familiarization and interactive meeting with members of the State's traditional council at their conference hall, Onwe Road in Abakaliki.
The Commissioner commended the state monarchs for always supporting government policies and however emphasized the need for them to intensify efforts in the areas of peacebuilding and security as the custodians of the people's culture and traditions.
He promised to prioritise the welfare of the traditional rulers and declared that the meeting would be monthly to enable them present written reports on progress and challenges in their communities.
On his part, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and Rural Development, Hon. Paul Nwogha also commended the traditional rulers for their roles towards the emergence of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru in the just 2023 concluded elections. He equally assured them that he would work together with the Commissioner to ensure their challenges, including that of welfare, staff of office and communities without traditional rulers are addressed.
Earlier in his welcome Remarks, the Chairman of Ebonyi State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Eze Charles Mkpuma welcomed the new Commissioner and the SSA.
He congratulated the State Governor on his successful takeover as the fourth Executive Governor of the State, as well as the Choice of Hon. Uchenna Igwe as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.
Ezeogo Charles Mkpuma also mentioned some challenges facing them including their welfare packages and the need to give Staff of office to some traditional rulers among others. He, therefore, pledged their unalloyed support to the Commissioner and the State Governor, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.
