The governor of Enugu state, has on Thursday, sacked the commissioners for information, youth & sport and inter-governmental affairs in a statement released by his chief press secretary.
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State
In a minor cabinet reshuffle announced on Thursday, the Governor of Enugu state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has dropped three commissioners including the commissioners for information, Godwin Udeuhele; youth and sport, Charles Ndukwe, and inter-governmental affairs, Smart Ogbe.
The governor's chief press secretary, Uwakwe Abugu, confirmed the development to government house correspondents in Enugu, adding that two commissioner nominees earlier screened by the state House of Assembly, were sworn-in during the State Executive Council meeting.
They are: Ogbuagu Anikwe, a veteran journalist who takes charge of the information ministry and Joseph Udedi, the new commissioner of youth and sport.
Until his appointment, Anikwe was the chairman, editorial board of Business Day Newspaper and had worked at various times with the Guardian and Daily Times newspapers.
Donatus Ani, the third commissioner nominee also cleared by the assembly, was absent during the event.
According to Abugu, the change is the first step by the governor to reshape his cabinet for effective delivery of good governance to the people.