ENUGU HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS NEW FOREST GUARD CHAIRMAN.

The Enugu State House of Assembly, during its plenary yesterday, screened and confirmed the appointment of Retired Colonel DANIEL DIDIUGWU as Chairman of the Enugu State Forest Guard.

 Fielding questions from members on his strategic plans to protect and guard the several forest belt of Enugu State to counter insecurity, DIDIUGWU said he would effectively adopt several operation procedures and clearly implement terms of engagement; adding that he would collaborate with other security agencies.

He spoke further on quality of personnel and the need to have capable hand to run the security outfit in line with the expectations of the people and equally promised to recruit able bodied young men as well as organize hunting festival to open up the forests to the people.  

While ruling on the matter, the Speaker, UCHE UGWU commended Governor MBAH for his determination to strengthen the state security apparatus, urging Ndi Enugu to cooperate with the Governor to achieve peace and development in Enugu State.

Urban Radio Correspondent, EMEKA CHIBUOKE,  reports that the screening and confirmation of Retired Colonel DIDIUGWUwas sequel to the message from the Governor, requesting the House to confirm the appointment.