Enugu Governor Peter Mbah appoints 101 new political aides

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has approved the appointment of 101 new political aides to various roles within the state administration. The new appointees include seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants, and 88 Special Assistants.

Among the notable appointments are Nollywood actresses Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi. Okonkwo has been named Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development, while Anunobi will serve as Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for the Enugu-North Zone.

The new aides will oversee a wide range of sectors, including economic development, conflict resolution, forest protection, market sanitation, and youth engagement. The appointments, announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, take effect immediately.