Cleric Tasks Council Boss On Governance

THE newly appointed transition chairman of Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State, Tabugbo Iwuchukwu has been urged to run an all inconclusive people-oriented government with the fear of God.

The Anglican Bishop of Ihiala Archdiocese, Most Rev Raphael Okafor, who gave the advice, during a prayer session with the new chairman in his office, at Ihiala, advised that it would be proper for the chairman to carry everybody along, especially the local government employees to enable him achieve the targeted goal of restoring peace in the area.

“While we congratulate you on your appointment, it is important to remind you that power comes from God, as such, you should carry everybody along and run an all inconclusive government. From the look of things, it is very clear that your appointment is destined by God”, the cleric noted.

Speaking at the ceremony to mark the Chairman’s first day in office, the commissioner for special Duties, Mrs. Uzoamaka Ilobi charged all staff in the local government to support the new leadership by exhibiting good attitude to work, being punctual, which according to her would enhance the upliftment of the area and the state in general.

The member representing Ihiala I State Constituency in the House of Assembly, Chidi Udemadu assured that Ihiala legislators would collaborate with the new leadership to move Ihiala forward.

Also, the Head of local Government Administration, Mr. Ernest Madubike who spoke on behalf of all the employees assured of their cooperation with the new leadership to enable it achieve its mission.

Responding, Iwuchukwu said he came to solve the existing problems in the council area, just as he extended hands of fellowship to all workers.