By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, on Tuesday, inaugurated a 24-man state transition committee, with a charge to ensure a successful handover process.
Speaking during the event at the Government House, Umuahia, Ikpeazu said that the committee had been set up to ensure that necessary things were put in place to usher in the in-coming administration.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Chief Ude Oko-Chukwu, listed the terms of reference that would guide the operations of the committee to include:
“Preparation of a detailed and well-articulated hand-over note that will enable the incoming administration to start on a good footing, without hitches.
“To ensure a seamless transition in a very convivial atmosphere as well as mass mobilisation and participation of the people of Abia in the transition ceremony on May 29.
“To dutifully carry out any other directive that may be given by the governor.”
Ikpeazu urged the committee to reach out to the government whenever the need arose during the course of its assignment.
Responding, Chairman of the committee, Mr Chris Ezem, expressed the confidence that members of the committee would live up to expectation.
Ezem, who is also the Secretary to the State Government, said that as the present administration was beginning its terminal movement, the transition must be done seamlessly.
“This committee will work in unity, bringing our experience within and outside the government to bear to facilitate a seamless transition from the present administration to the in-coming government,” he said.
In an interview with newsmen, a member of the committee, Rev. Fr Christian Anokwuru, said that the speeches, dispositions and warm reception by the governor and government representatives showed that they would work in synergy.
Anokwuru, who is the Chairman of Dr Alex Otti Transition Committee, described the task of transiting from one administration to the new one as enormous.
“The task is enormous but not insurmountable, as we will try our best to work round the clock to ensure that all the ‘Ts are crossed and the ‘I’s dotted,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that members of the committee include: Chief Cosmos Ndukwe, Chief Sam Nwogu, Mr Eze Chikamnayo, Mr Sopuruchi Bekee, Chief Kingsley Emeaga, Dr Joe Osuji, Chief John Okiyi and Mr Ugochukwu Emezue.
Others are: Mr Chukwuemeka Enwereji, Mrs Nnenna Chikezie, Mr Kelechi Imeoria, Mr Chinedu Elechi, Mr Dandy, Mr Onyii Wamah, Chief Ekekwe Egu, Mr G.O.C. Kanu and Mr Dike Nwankwo.
Prof. Udo Ogbonna, Prof. Ijeoma Kanu, Mrs Chinwe Kanu, Mr Nkem Okoro, Rev. Fr. Christian Anokwuru and Mr Chinedu Ekeke also made the list. (NAN)
