Complete breakdown of Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants announced by the Enugu State Government.
Enugu Media Village (EMV), the Most Updated Online News Platform | September 23, 2026.
ENUGU — Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State has approved the appointment of 101 new political aides to serve in various capacities across the state administration.
The appointments, announced in a public service statement signed by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, comprise seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants and 88 Special Assistants. The appointments reportedly took immediate effect.
COMPLETE BREAKDOWN OF THE APPOINTMENTS
A. SPECIAL ADVISERS — 7 APPOINTMENTS
The following individuals were appointed Special Advisers with responsibilities covering governance, policy, economic development and community engagement:
| S/N | Name | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief S.N.C. Nwagu | Special Adviser on Conflict Resolution and Mediation |
| 2 | Hon. Dr. Fidelis Odo | Special Adviser on Inter-Governmental Affairs and Co-ordination |
| 3 | Augustine Okoli | Special Adviser on Policy Affairs and Analysis |
| 4 | Hon. Pedro Nwankwo | Special Adviser on Stakeholders Relations and Community Affairs |
| 5 | Chimezie Nkwuo | Special Adviser on Economic Development |
| 6 | Chief Vitalis Okonkwo | Special Adviser on Grassroots Coordination |
| 7 | Peter Andy Omeje | Special Adviser on Commerce and Business Development |
B. SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANTS — 6 APPOINTMENTS
The six Senior Special Assistants were assigned responsibilities in creative industries, political engagement, legal compliance, dispute resolution and enterprise development.
| S/N | Name | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rachael Okonkwo | Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development |
| 2 | Barr. Okey Ude | Senior Special Assistant on Inter-Party and Mobilisation |
| 3 | Hon. Chinedu Chukwunwike | Senior Special Assistant on Party Monitoring |
| 4 | Barr. Peter Chukwujekwu Ogbe | Senior Special Assistant on Legal and Regulatory Compliance |
| 5 | Chukwudi Ozoeluba | Senior Special Assistant on Boundary and Land Dispute Resolution |
| 6 | Frank Udemezue | Senior Special Assistant on Small and Medium Enterprise Development |
C. SPECIAL ASSISTANTS — 88 APPOINTMENTS
The appointment announcement also covers 88 Special Assistants assigned to various areas of government responsibility.
The reported portfolios span several sectors, including:
- Security and public safety.
- Environmental protection and management.
- Youth engagement and development.
- Women’s mobilisation.
- Media and public communication.
- Grassroots mobilisation.
- Community development.
- Market sanitation.
- Health facility maintenance.
- Infrastructure monitoring.
- Rural development.
- Technology and innovation.
- Forest protection.
- Other specialised assignments.
However, the complete names and individual portfolios of all 88 Special Assistants could not be independently verified from the publicly accessible reports consulted for this update.
Accordingly, the 88 appointments should not be presented as a complete individualised list until the official appointment document is obtained and reviewed.
SUMMARY OF THE 101 APPOINTMENTS
| Category | Number of Appointments |
|---|---|
| Special Advisers | 7 |
| Senior Special Assistants | 6 |
| Special Assistants | 88 |
| Total | 101 |
CREATIVE INDUSTRY AND WOMEN’S MOBILISATION
Among the appointments that have attracted public attention are those involving two Nollywood actresses.
Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development.
Veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi was appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for Enugu North Zone. Her appointment is included in the broader category of 88 Special Assistants.
WHAT THE APPOINTMENTS MEAN FOR GOVERNANCE
The newly announced portfolios cover a wide range of administrative and community-facing responsibilities. These include economic development, commerce, SME development, grassroots coordination, creative industry development, environmental management and stakeholder engagement.
The appointments also create designated positions for specific areas of government support and public engagement.
As the appointees assume their responsibilities, their respective mandates and activities will provide the basis for assessing their contributions to governance and development across Enugu State.
Enugu Media Village (EMV), the Most Updated Online News Platform, will continue to monitor the activities of the newly appointed aides and provide updates on their official assignments.
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