After the letter was read, Hon. Iloabuchi Aniagu, the minority leader and representative of Nkanu West, moved a motion for the House to approve the Governor's request. The motion was seconded by Hon. Tony Nwankwo, the representative of Awgu South Constituency. A voice vote was conducted, and the speaker declared, "The appointment of special advisers to the Governor as contained in his message to assist him in the performance of his functions is hereby approved."
The speaker, Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu, also announced the principal officers for the Enugu State House of Assembly:
Majority Leader: Johnson Anih (LP) - Enugu North
Minority Leader: Iloabuchi Aniagu (PDP) - Nkanu West
Deputy Majority Leader: Jude Udefuna (LP) - Ezeagu
Deputy Minority Leader: Jane Chinwendu Eneh (PDP) - Awgu North
Chief Whip: Eze Ejike Jude (LP) - Igbo-Eze North 1
Minority Whip: Chukwuma Ekwueme (PDP) - Uzo Uwani
Deputy Chief Whip: Princess Obiajulu Ugwu (LP) - Enugu South Rural
Deputy Minority Whip: Okey Mbah (PDP) - Nkanu East
The speaker also established an ad hoc Committee responsible for selecting the standing committees of the House. This committee will be chaired by the deputy speaker, Rt. Hon. Ezenta Ezeani.
The other members of the committee are;
Hon. Harrison Ogara, Hon. Clifford Ogo, Hon. Iloabuchi Aniagu, Hon. Princess Obiajulu Ugwu, Hon. Ani Johnson, Hon. Anthony Nwankwo, Hon. Okechukwu Aneke, Hon. Magnus Ede, and Hon. Osita Eze.
The Enugu State House of Assembly has given its approval for the appointment of fifty Special Advisers by Governor Barr. Peter Mbah. The principal officers for the House have also been announced, and an ad hoc Committee has been formed to select the standing committees. These developments signify progress and the establishment of the necessary structures to facilitate effective governance in Enugu State.
