MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS EBONYI STATE WITHIN ONE YEAR IN OFFICE UNDER THE IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP OF HIS EXCELLENCY RT. HON FRANCIS OGBONNA NWIFURU
Ebonyi state commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Chief Stephen Uchenna Igwe has disclosed that the present administration under Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru made remarkable achievements in the Local government system of the state within one year in office.
He made this known today while addressing newsmen in his office as he marks one year in office, adding that the reformation was imperative as it helps to incorporate the people at the grassroots into governance.
According to him, once the leadership of every state flows from top to bottom, each with its legitimate corrective measures, peace is bound to be enjoyed in all the nooks and crannies of the area.
“For instance, every traditional ruler knows his subjects fully, the same applicable to the executive members of town unions and other community leaders. On this note whenever the positions are legitimately put in place, the people at the hinterland are prone to enjoy peace” he said.
He added that it was the governor’s desire for peace and orderliness in all the nooks and crannies of the state that made him (the governor) declare war against vacant positions involving town union executives and the traditional stools from the outset of this administration.
Immediately the governor’s intention concerning the traditional institutions was made known, and we, his disciples of leadership have no other option than to strive towards the actualization of his desire.
Consequent upon that, the state government through my office had not only supervised the elections of more than 45 Traditional rulers but also monitored their coronations” he added.
The commissioner disclosed that some of the traditional rulers have been given staff of office while others are yet to be presented to the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State for the issuance of Staff of Office and stated that once that is done, they would be provided with their respective benefits.
The commissioner added that his office had restored peace in so many communities in Ebonyi State which includes: Ukwagba Ngbo Autonomous Community in Ohaukwu L.G.A after 20 years of internal crisis, Nkalagu Autonomous Community in Ishielu L.G.A, Umuezeoka Autonomous Community in Ezza North L.G.A, Abaomege Autonomous Community and others.
He further stated that the governor had not only prioritized the peace and security of the Ebonyi people in his administration but also demonstrated much concern for the welfare of the civil servants.
“His Excellency has increased Ebonyi workers’ salaries especially at the Local Government Level where I am in-charge with N20,000 each, the governor, in his magnanimity had paid N50,000 each to Ebonyi Local Government workers as Christ bonus and N100.000 each to State civil servants and additional N10,000 each to all Ebonyi civil servants as new year breakfast.
“He distributed over 15,000 bags of 25kg bags of rice to Local Government workers during the Christmas period and directed for the regular implementation of their promotion.
Through my ministry, the governor had distributed bags of rice and cash gifts to the Traditional Rulers during Christmas celebration and attended to the less privileged and elderly people in the rural areas” he said.
Chief Igwe further revealed that the members of Ebonyi State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government Affairs had visited his office for both familiarization tour and oversight function through which the members commended his relationship with Ebonyi traditional rulers, his staff, council chairmen Development Centre Co-coordinators and the principal officers across the 13 Council areas.
According to him, the committee equally added that his relationship is not only cordial but also productive.
“The team commended my team work with the SSA to the Governor on Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Paul Nwogha and the SA to the Governor on Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Raymond Chukwuma Ujebe.
MINISTERIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS EBONYI STATE
WITHIN ONE YEAR IN OFFICE UNDER THE IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP OF HIS EXCELLENCY RT. HON. BLDR FRANCIS OGBONNA NWIFURU.
Ebonyi state commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Chief Stephen Uchenna Igwe has disclosed that the present administration under Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru had made remarkable achievements in the Local government system of the state within one year in office.
He made this known today while addressing newsmen in his office as he marks one year in office, adding that the reformation was imperative as it helps to incorporate the people at the grassroots into governance
According to him, once the leadership of every state flows from top to bottom, each with its legitimate corrective measures, peace is bound to be enjoyed in all the nooks and crannies of the area.
“For instance every traditional ruler knows his subjects fully, same applicable to the executive members of town unions and other community leaders. On this note whenever the positions are legitimately put in place, the people at the hinterland are prone to enjoy peace” he said.
He added that it was the governor’s desire for peace and orderliness in all the nooks and crannies of the state that made him (the governor) to declared war against vacant positions involving town union executives and the traditional stools from the outset of this administration.
Immediately the governor’s intention concerning the traditional institutions was made known, we, his disciples of leadership have no other option that to strive towards the actualization of his desire.
Consequent upon that, the state government through my office had not only supervised the elections of more than 45 Traditional rulers but also monitored their coronations” he added.
The commissioner disclosed that some of the traditional rulers have been given staff of office while others are yet to be presented to the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State for the issuance of Staff of Office and stated that once that is done, they would be provided with their respective benefits.
The commissioners added that his office had restored peace in so many communities in Ebonyi State which includes: Ukwagba Ngbo Autonomous Community in Ohaukwu L.G.A after 20 years of internal crisis, Nkalagu Autonomous Community in Ishielu L.G.A, Umuezeoka Autonomous Community in Ezza North L.G.A, Abaomege Autonomous Community and others.
He further stated that the governor had not only prioritized peace and security of Eboyi people in his administration but also demonstrated much concerns for the welfare of the civil servants.
“His Excellency has increased Ebonyi workers’ salaries especially at the Local Government Level where I am in-charge with N20,000 each, the governor, in his magnanimity had paid N50,000 each to Ebonyi Local Government workers as Christmas bouns and N100.000 each to State civil servants and additional N10,000 each to all Ebonyi civil servants as new year breakfast.
“He distributed over 15,000 bags of 25kg bags of rice to Local Government workers during the Christmas period and directed for the regular implementation of their promotion.
Through my ministry, the governor had distributed bags of rice and cash gifts to the Traditional Rulers during Christmas celebration and attended to the less privileged and elderly people in the rural areas” he said.
Chief Igwe further revealed that the members of Ebonyi State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government Affairs had visited his office for both familiarization tour and oversight function through which the members commended his relationship with Ebonyi traditional rulers, his staff, council chairmen Development Centre Co-coordinators and the principal officers across the 13 Council areas.
According to him, the committee equally added that his relationship is not only cordial but also productive.
“The team commended my team work with the SSA to the Governor on Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Paul Nwogha and the SA to the Governor on Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Raymond Chukwuma Ujebe.
“The importance of my conidial relationship with the above mentioned Leaders of various communities and local government councils cannot be overemphasized because it is the administration closest to the people at the hinterland.
“It is on this premise that I do have monthly meetings with all of them to ascertain the level of their service to the people at the grassroots and I usually sensitize them on the policies of the governor aimed at improving people’s welfare.
In appreciation to His Excellency’s wonderful gesture and that of his amiable wife Osodieme Her Excellency Chief Mrs. Uzoamaka Maudlin Nwifuru, I, celebrated Christmas for Ebonyi Local Government people, widows, less privileged, the youths and the elderly people in the local government.
“Presently, every community is enjoying absolute peace and unity as we hardly hear about conflict in the state” he explained.
He reiterated that the governor’s leadership anchored on the people’s charter of Needs is the best that could happen to Ebonyi State and described the young man as a personified democrat and icon in the leadership history of the state.
The Commissioner also enumerated other achievements to include
General ADMINISTRATION:
Involving regular and timely payment of salaries and pensions that cut across Local Government staff, primary and junior secondary school teachers in the State.
The ministry was able to create measures in line with the state government’s directive to pay additional monthly allowances to the local government workers alongside their counterpart at primary and junior secondary schools in the state.
The verified pensioners of the Local Government system and teaching service would soon be paid arrears of gratuities as determined by the Committee in January, 2024.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATTERS.
To ensure effective grass root democratization, the ministry in collaboration with Ebonyi state independence Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) will conduct local Government election on 20th July, 2024.
Revitalization of Development centers coordinators in accordance with the provisions of Ebonyi state local Government centers law 004 of 2008.
Regular monitoring and supervision of all the 13 local governments for maximum efficiency.
CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS
Recognition of Some Traditional Rulers and issuance of certificate of Recognition and staff of office.
Lifting of suspension of Traditional Ruler of Nkalagu Autonomous Community, Ishielu Local Government Area.
Construction of 2km concrete roads for each of the recognized communities in the states will soon start in Ernest.
Presently there is ongoing Construction of 67 duplexes for the 67 recognized Traditional rulers in the state.
Resolution of the crisis that emanated from chieftaincy tussle is not left out in the under-listed communities: Ezilo Community Ishielu L.G.A
Mgbom Ugwulangwu Community Ohazara L.G.A
Nsokkara Community Ezza Sourth L.G.A
Anioma Isu Community Onicha L.G.A Amaeze Ishiagu village Ivo L.G.A
Umuhuali Community Ishielu L.G.A Onicha Igboeze Community Onicha L.G.A
Nkaleha Community Ishielu L.G.A Umunwagu Idembia Community Ezza South L.G.A Amana Community Ezza south L.G.A Amike Ezzagbo Community Ohaukwu L.G.A Ukwagba Ngbo Community Ohaukwu L.G.A Ekwetekwe- Ogbuinyagu Community Ezza North LGA Ekka Community Ezza North L.G.A Umuezeoka Community Ezza North L.G.A, Etiti Uburu Community Ohazara L.G.A Ukawu Community Onicha L.G.A Abaomege Community Onich L.G.A Owutu Edda Community Edda L.G.A Ndufu Alike Community Ikwo LGA Oshiri Community Onicha LGA Abaomege community Onicha LGA
The Ministry supervised the Selection/Election / Coronation of the Eze Elects of the following Communities: Ezillo Community Ishielu L.G.A Mgbom Ugeulangwu Ohaozara L.G.A Nsokkara Community. Ezza south L.G.A Amagu/ Amaezekwe Community, Ezza South L.G.A Umunwagu Idembia Ezza Sourth L.G.A Amachi Community Abakaliki L.G.A Amike Community. Ohaukwu L.G.A Okpunitumo Ikwo L.G.A Ndufu Echara Ikwo L.G.A Ndufu Alike, Ikwo L.G.A Amuzu Community Ezza Sourth L.G.A Nkaleke Echara Ndiegu Ebonyi L.G.A Oguzoronweya. Ebonyi L.G.A Azuinyaba Community Ishielu L.G.A
Umuhuali Community, Ishielu LGA Ntezi Community Ishielu LGA Ohafia Agba Community, Ishielu LGA Onicha Igboeze Onicha LGA
Anioma Isu Community in Onicha LGA, Oshiri Community in Onicha LGA, Ukawu Community in Onicha LGA, Abaomege Community in Onicha LGA Ukwagba Ngbo Community Ohaukwu LGA, Ekwetekwe/ Ogbunyagu Community Ezza North LGA, Owutu Edda Community Edda LGA, Opi Community Afikpo LGA, Amata Akpoha Afikpo LGA, Ndukwe Amasiri Community Afikpo LGA, Okposh Eshi Ohaukwu LGA, Ezzamgbo Community Ohaukwu LGA, Ishielu community Ohaukwu LGA, Itum Community Afikpo LGA, Ndieze Inyimagu Izzi LGA, Ndieze Echi Community Ngbalukwu Community Izzi LGA, Ndiech Ezzainymagu Izzi LGA, Ogboji Ezza North LGA, Inyimagu Ikwo Oso Edda Community Edda LGA, Ndiegu Amagu Community Ikwo LGA, Ndufu Echara Community Ikwo LGA, and Igbudu community Ikwo LGA.
TOWN UNION ELECTIONS
The ministry has also supervised town union elections in the State: These includes
Ishiagu community Development Union, Ivo LGA, Nkaleke Echara Ndiegu Community development union elections in Ebonyi LGA, Ukawu Town Union town union election Onicha LGA, Amaeze Ishiagu Development Union, Ivo LGA Ezillo Community Ishielu LGA and others
The ministry holds monthly meetings with all the traditional rulers to ensure effective maintenance of peace at the grass-root especially in troubled areas
The Ministry in line with the state government policies availed Ebonyi state traditional rulers the opportunity of interacting with their counterparts in other States by sponsoring monthly meetings and conferences aimed at equipping them for good administration.
INTERVENTION TO RURAL FARMERS ACROSS THE STATES
The ministry had procured of 13,000.000 bags of NPK Fertilizer, 65,000.00 cartons of force-up herbicide, 10,000.000 cans of liquid organic fertilizer and a large quantity of improved rice seedlings.
Chief Uchenna Igwe Said, on this epoch making event of his one year in office that he remains grateful to Almighty God while he will continue to appreciate his Boss and a visionary leader whom God has sent to take away the sufferings of Ebonyians,His Excellency Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru
“It is on this premise that I do have monthly meetings with all of them to ascertain the level of their service to the people at the grassroots and I usually sensitize them on the policies of the governor aimed at improving people’s welfare.
In appreciation to His Excellency’s wonderful gesture and that of his amiable wife Osodieme Her Excellency Chief Mrs. Uzoamaka Maudlin Nwifuru, I, celebrated Christmas for Ebonyi Local Government people, widows, less privileged, the youths and the elderly people in the local government.
“Presently, every community is enjoying absolute peace and unity as we hardly hear about conflict in the state” he explained.
He reiterated that the governor’s leadership anchored on the people’s charter of Needs is the best that could happen to Ebonyi State and described the young man as a personified democrat and icon in the leadership history of the state.
The Commissioner also enumerated other achievements to include
General ADMINISTRATION:
Involving regular and timely payment of salaries and pensions that cut across Local Government staff, primary and junior secondary school teachers in the State.
The ministry was able to create measures in line with the state government’s directive to pay additional monthly allowances to the local government workers alongside their counterpart at primary and junior secondary schools in the state.
The verified pensioners of the Local Government system and teaching service would soon be paid arrears of gratuities as determined by the Committee in January, 2024.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATTERS.
To ensure effective grassrootst democratization, the ministry in collaboration with Ebonyi State Independence Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) will conduct a local Government election on 20th July 2024.
Revitalization of Development centres coordinators by the provisions of Ebonyi state local Government centres law 004 of 2008.
Regular monitoring and supervision of all the 13 local governments for maximum efficiency.
CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS
Recognition of Some Traditional Rulers and issuance of certificates of Recognition and staff of office.
Lifting of suspension of Traditional Ruler of Nkalagu Autonomous Community, Ishielu Local Government Area.
Construction of 2km of concrete roads for each of the recognized communities in the states will soon start in Ernest.
Presently there is ongoing Construction of 67 duplexes for the 67 recognized Traditional rulers in the state.
Resolution of the crisis that emanated from the chieftaincy tussle is not left out in the under-listed communities: Ezilo Community Ishielu L.G.A Mgbom Ugwulangwu Community Ohazara L.G.A
Nsokkara Community Ezza South L.G.A
Anioma Isu Community Onicha L.G.A Amaeze Ishiagu village Ivo L.G.A
Umuhuali Community Ishielu L.G.A Onicha Igboeze Community Onicha L.G.A
Nkaleha Community Ishielu L.G.A Umunwagu Idembia Community Ezza South L.G.A Amana Community Ezza south L.G.A Amike Ezzagbo Community Ohaukwu L.G.A Ukwagba Ngbo Community Ohaukwu L.G.A Ekwetekwe- Ogbuinyagu Community Ezza North LGA Ekka Community Ezza North L.G.A Umuezeoka Community Ezza North L.G.A, Etiti Uburu Community Ohazara L.G.A Ukawu Community Onicha L.G.A Abaomege Community Onich L.G.A Owutu Edda Community Edda L.G.A Ndufu Alike Community Ikwo LGA Oshiri Community Onicha LGA Abaomege community Onicha LGA .
The Ministry supervised the Selection/Election / Coronation of the Eze Elects of the following Communities: Ezillo Community Ishielu L.G.A Mgbom Ugeulangwu Ohaozara L.G.A Nsokkara Community. Ezza South L.G.A Amagu/ Amaezekwe Community, Ezza South L.G.A Umunwagu Idembia Ezza Sourth L.G.A Amachi Community Abakaliki L.G.A Amike Community. Ohaukwu L.G.A Okpunitumo Ikwo L.G.A Ndufu Echara Ikwo L.G.A Ndufu Alike, Ikwo L.G.A Amuzu Community Ezza Sourth L.G.A Nkaleke Echara Ndiegu Ebonyi L.G.A Oguzoronweya. Ebonyi L.G.A Azuinyaba Community Ishielu L.G.A
Umuhuali Community, Ishielu LGA Ntezi Community Ishielu LGA Ohafia Agba Community, Ishielu LGA Onicha Igboeze Onicha LGA
Anioma Isu Community in Onicha LGA, Oshiri Community in Onicha LGA, Ukawu Community in Onicha LGA, Abaomege Community in Onicha LGA Ukwagba Ngbo Community Ohaukwu LGA, Ekwetekwe/ Ogbunyagu Community Ezza North LGA, Owutu Edda Community Edda LGA, Opi Community Afikpo LGA, Amata Akpoha Afikpo LGA, Ndukwe Amasiri Community Afikpo LGA, Okposh Eshi Ohaukwu LGA, Ezzamgbo Community Ohaukwu LGA, Ishielu community Ohaukwu LGA, Itum Community Afikpo LGA, Ndieze Inyimagu Izzi LGA, Ndieze Echi Community Ngbalukwu Community Izzi LGA, Ndiech Ezzainymagu Izzi LGA, Ogboji Ezza North LGA, Inyimagu Ikwo Oso Edda Community Edda LGA, Ndiegu Amagu Community Ikwo LGA, Ndufu Echara Community Ikwo LGA, and Igbudu community Ikwo LGA.
TOWN UNION ELECTIONS
The ministry has also supervised town union elections in the State: including Ishiagu Community Development Union, Ivo LGA, Nkaleke Echara Ndiegu Community Development Union elections in Ebonyi LGA, Ukawu Town Union election Onicha LGA, Amaeze Ishiagu Development Union, Ivo LGA Ezillo Community Ishielu LGA and others .
The ministry holds monthly meetings with all the traditional rulers to ensure effective maintenance of peace at the grass-root especially in troubled areas.
The Ministry in line with the state government policies availed Ebonyi state traditional rulers the opportunity of interacting with their c
