By Arnold Chukwu

The Association of Heads of Federal Establishments (AHFE) Ebonyi State Chapter, has elected a new executive to run its affairs for the next two years.

In the election held on Wednesday, Marcel Akamabe of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria emerged as Chairman with Mr Sunday Eze of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) as Secretary.

The new EXCO will lead the association for the next two years as the election is seen as a significant leadership, transitional step to reposition the association in the state.

Akamabe, told newsmen after the inauguration that steps would be taken to consolidate on the legacies of the past EXCO and improve on its performances.

“We will start by advocating the construction of a standard Federal Secretariat complex to serve as a befitting base for all federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state.

“Ebonyi is long overdue for a standard Federal Secretariat as Federal establishments are currently scattered across different locations.

These establishments scattered at the Ochudo Centenary City, Nnorom Street Secretariat, Unity Square among other locations.”

He regretted that some of the establishments occupy obsolete structures formerly used by the Ebonyi state ministries.

“This fragmentation not only hinders coordination and service delivery but also cause undue difficulty for members of the public trying to locate federal offices.

“Ebonyi, being a full-fledged state of the Nigerian federation for nearly three decades, deserves the same infrastructure and institutional presence enjoyed by other states.

“When you speak of federal presence, it must be visible and accessible as every well-travelled Nigerian can attest that most states boast of standard federal secretariats.

” Why should Ebonyi be different as it is high time the federal government consider this critical need.”

The chairman re-affirmed the association’s commitment to the welfare of its members and the broader Ebonyi community.

“A major end-of-year outreach programme is being planned to support the less privileged, orphans, and vulnerable groups in the state.

“We are not just here to represent federal institutions, we have a social responsibility to the people we serve.

” Our December outreach is going to span a full week, targeting indigent members of society to give them a sense of belonging and hope.”

He also pledged improved internal synergy among federal heads in Ebonyi to enhance productivity, visibility, and prompt service delivery to citizens.

The other elected officials include Mrs. Ifeoma Ejike – Vice Chairman (Bank of Agriculture), Samuel Nshii – Treasurer (Nigerian Customs Service), Mrs. Ifeoma Obi – Financial Secretary (National Library) and Mrs. Lauretta Bakare – Assistant Secretary (Federal Ministry of Information),

Others are Chukwuemeka Opara – Public Relations Officer (PRO) (News Agency of Nigeria), Solomon Nwabueze – Provost (Nigerian Institute of Animal Science), Chief Unya Efor – Internal Auditor (Radio Nigeria, Unity FM), and Prof. Ama Udu – Ex–Officio (National Open University of Nigeria)

The newly elected leadership was charged to build bridges of cooperation among federal establishments and the state government, and to foster improved service delivery to the people of Ebonyi State.

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