By Juliana Nwachukwu
The Mayor of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Hon. Peter Ikechukwu Mofunanya, has urged the 17 councillors in the area to prioritise constituents’ welfare, ensure accountable representation and promote grassroots development.
Mofunanya gave the charge on Oct. 12, during the swearing in of the councillors and the inauguration of the principal officers of the Legislative Council at the council secretariat in Onitsha.
He urged the councillors to remain committed to public service and ensure that the needs and concerns of their constituents informed their legislative duties.
The mayor also stressed the need for a cordial working relationship between the executive and legislative arms of the local government, noting that constructive engagement and responsible lawmaking were essential to achieving meaningful development.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, improved service delivery and sustainable development, adding that its agenda aligned with the vision of Govvernor Chukwuma Soludo.
The swearing in was conducted by the mayor’s Legal Adviser, Barr. Stanley Okafor, while the Chief of Staff, Mr Kenechukwu Oguejiofor, ushered in the newly elected principal officers of the Legislative Council.
The principal officers are Hon. Nwangwu Ifunanya Stella, Leader of the Council, representing Odoakpu 6; Hon. Chinonye Ohaka, Deputy Leader, representing Fegge 4; Hon. Onyeke Franklin Uchenna, Majority Leader, representing Odoakpu 1; Hon. Iheagwazi Benjamin Obinna, Deputy Majority Leader, representing Fegge 3; Hon. Ezeh Benedict Ifeanyi, Chief Whip, representing Bridge Head 3; and Hon. Ugwu Freda Ngozi, Deputy Chief Whip, representing Fegge 6.
The other councillors are Hon. Obinka Chinwe Mabel (Fegge 1); Hon. Obiajulu Victor Obiora (Fegge 2); Hon. Innocent Onyeagwa Alo (Fegge 5); Hon. Albert Okeke (Fegge 7); Hon. Nwankwo Ikechukwu Christian (Bridge Head 1); Hon. Regina Udogaranya (Bridge Head 2); Hon. Osuokwu Philip Maduabuchi (Odoakpu 2); Hon. Charles Uzoma (Odoakpu 3); Hon. Chika Cyprian Chijioke (Odoakpu 4); Hon. Chukwuka Bethram Okwuochukwu (Odoakpu 5); and Hon. Aniebue Chibuife (Odoakpu 7).
The event was attended by family members, party leaders and other dignitaries.
The councillors are expected to work with the executive arm to address local challenges, develop policies that will promote development in their respective wards.
Juliana Nwachukwu is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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