Workers of the Enugu State Civil Service Commission have welcomed their new Chairman, Prof. Gabriel Ajah, alongside newly appointed members, with a renewed commitment to professionalism, accountability and effective service delivery in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s development vision.
The welcome ceremony, held on Monday at the Commission’s office in Enugu, brought together the Commission’s leadership and staff in an atmosphere of enthusiasm, unity and optimism for a new chapter in the institution’s administration.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Ajah expressed confidence in the workforce and charged staff members to demonstrate dedication, discipline, mutual respect and teamwork in the discharge of their responsibilities.
He stressed that the Commission’s effectiveness depended on collective responsibility and a shared commitment to excellence, urging employees to align their duties with the policy direction and developmental priorities of the Mbah administration which were anchored on disruptive innovation and efficient digital service delivery.
The Chairman emphasized that a disciplined, professional and results-oriented civil service remained essential to achieving the state government’s objectives and delivering improved services to the people.
While expressing appreciation to the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah for the confidence reposed in him through his appointment, described the opportunity to serve as a call to greater responsibility.
He pledged to uphold the governor’s governing principles, particularly accountability, professionalism, discipline, transparency and results-driven public service, assuring that the Commission under his leadership would work to strengthen institutional efficiency and promote merit-based practices.
The Chairman also promised to provide purposeful leadership, foster a harmonious working environment and ensure that the Commission remained committed to its statutory responsibilities in advancing an efficient and productive civil service.
Responding on behalf of the workforce, the Head of Administration, Mrs. Ugwuagbo Edna, welcomed the new leadership and assured it of the staff’s cooperation and support.
She said the workforce was ready to work as a united team, maintaining discipline, professionalism and mutual respect to strengthen the Commission’s operations and achieve its objectives.
Other officials present included Hon. Chris Mbah, Member I; Hon. Mrs. Akpa Ekweremadu, Member II; Hon. Mrs. Onyefuzili Theresa Ifeanyichukwu, Member III; Hon. Mrs. Ogaraebe Uzonna Emmanuela, Member IV; and Mr. Ambrose Nwodoh, Secretary of the Commission.
