Just In: Nnamdi Odo emerges Coordinating Leader of the 17 Legislative Council Leaders in Enugu State
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu
Following the concluded February local council elections in the 17 local councils of Enugu State and the inauguration of the 260 local council legislators, the 17 Leaders of their legislative councils have nominated Hon. Nnamdi Odo, the leader of Udenu legislative council, as their coordinating leader.
This was contained in a message made available to our correspondent by Hon. Nnamdi Odo.
The message which read “My fellow Leaders across the other 16 Local Government Areas found me worthy to lead them and I am humbled with the appointment.
Cross section of the Legislative Leaders
“What started like a dream has metamorphosed into something huge. When I set out to represent my ward, I didn’t know God was taking me somewhere higher.
“We will be providing Leadership to the 260 ward councilors in the state. It won’t be easy but we trust in God to help us navigate and pilot the affairs of the grassroots, especially as we go into 2023.
“Special thanks to the governor, who has created the enabling environment for youths inclusion and participation in politics. We appreciate the ALGON Chairman, Hon. Solomon Izuchukwu Onah, for his support and guidance.
Our correspondent gathered that the meeting which produced Nnamdi Odo was held at ESUT Business School on Friday, March 25, 2022. Odo who was first appointed as Enugu North zonal leader later emerged as the coordinating leader following his unanimous nomination by the other zonal leaders.
Other members of the state leadership of the 17 Legislative councils are Hon. Eke Obumneme O., legislative leader of Enugu East as the secretary and Hon. Mrs. Nwokolo Eucharia, legislative leader of Oji River as the PRO/Provost while the zonal coordinators are Hon. Ani Caleb O., legislative leader of Enugu South as Enugu East Zonal Coordinator and Hon. Engr. Chukwuemeka as Enugu West Zonal Coordinator.