Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed the extension of tenures of Transition Committee (TC) Chairmen of the 21 local government areas and their councilors for another three months.
Speaker of the Assembly, Hon Somtochukwu Udeze, at plenary, read out the letter from Governor Chukwuma Soludo requesting the consideration and confirmation of their tenure.
Majority Leader, Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme, who is the member representing Ekwusigo constituency, moved a motion for their consideration and confirmation and was seconded by Honourable Golden Iloh of Ihiala II constituency.
The speaker while congratulating the TC Chairman, urged them to double their efforts towards making sure that the vision and mission of the state governor is achieved.
“I urge you all to remain focused. You all need to face your duties and avoid areas of conflict.
“We all are playing towards one goal post and as such, you as TC Chairmen and Councillors should localise all the agendas of Governor Soludo down to the grassroots.
“Those at the villages should feel the agendas of the Governor. Partner with stakeholders and let development start from various communities. Your office must do so.
“The state government cannot do everything and there is a need for community and stakeholders participation.
“I encourage you all to work hard in the next three months and make a meaningful impact,” the Speaker stated.
The TC Chairman of Ayamelum, Livinus Onyenwe, in a vote of thanks, assured that they will do everything within their powers to attract dIvidends of democracy down to the grassroots, promising that they will live up to expectations of the Governor and that of the 8th Assembly.
