Chime Swears In New Deputy Gov, Says We Have Just Replaced Bad Spark Plug

Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime, Monday, sworn in his new Deputy,
Reverend Raphael Ifeanyichukwu Nwoye.

The event which took place at the EXCO Chambers of the Government
House, Enugu came on the heels of the impeachment a week ago, of the
former occupant of the position, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi by the State
House of Assembly.

(Photo: Enugu state Governor, Mr. Sullivan Chime congratulates his
newly sworn-in deputy,Rev.Ifeanyi Nwoye,shortly after his
inauguration, at the Executive Chambers, Government House, Enugu.)

Reverend Nwoye was cleared last Thursday by the House. His oath of
office was administered by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice
Innocent Umezurike.

In his speech at the ceremony, Chime congratulated the new Deputy
Governor saying that with his coming on board, the machinery of
government will continue to run smoothly.

The Governor said, "Drawing the analogy of a broken down vehicle, we
have just replaced a bad spark plug, the vehicle is repaired and
journey will be smooth again".

He said the new Deputy Governor was not new to him as both had served
together as Commissioners in the previous administration adding that
he was sure that Rev Nwoye would bring his experience and background
"not just as a Minister of God but as a fine gentleman", to bear in
the discharge of his duties.

On the circumstances that brought about the advent of his new Deputy,
Chime said, "what has happened, I believe , it happened in the best
interest of Enugu State and not only government".

He enjoined the Deputy Governor to serve with due diligence and
cooperation with the government as well as the ruling People's
Democratic Party in the state.

In his response, the new Deputy Governor, expressed gratitude to God
and to Governor Chime for the opportunity to serve in his new
capacity.

He lauded the vision and good works of the Governor and pledged his
unalloyed support and commitment to ensure that Enugu people continued
to enjoy the benefits of good governance being delivered by the Chime
administration.

The new Deputy Governor was serving as the Bishop in charge of the
Ugwuaji Awkunanaw, Enugu District of the Christ Ascension Church. His
father, Apostle Professor Godwin Nwoye is the founder and head of the
church.

Rev. Nwoye had earlier served in government as Commissioner for
Environment and later, Caretaker Chairman of Nkanu East Local Council
under Dr Chimaroke Nnamani administration.

He hails from the same community, Isiogbo Nara, Nkanu East Local
Government Area, as his predecessor, Mr Onyebuchi. He is also the
President General of the Isiogbo Nara town union.

The event was witnessed by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly,
Hon. Eugene Odo, and other top government officials.