Abakaliki, Nigeria – The New Chairman of the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC), Mr Patrick Enyi, has admonished his staff members to discard the old operational order for the new one he will be introducing.
Enyi gave the charge on Friday while taking over the reins of the commission from its erstwhile Acting Chairman, Chief Nweze Offor, at the commission’s headquarters in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi capital.
The new chairman said he and the commission’s members would adhere strictly to dictates of the law in repositioning the commission for greater efficiency.
“We would provide the needed leadership while staff across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) are expected to provide the cooperation.
“You should be steady and punctual to work while applying due diligence to make us succeed.”
He noted to achieve the governor’s mandate and meet the people’s expectations, no effort should be spared in achieving credible local government elections in the state.
“We want to make the people’s voices heard and allow them choose their leaders at the grassroots.
“Staff should be innovative and intelligent as we want to avoid unnecessary litigations over our actions.”
Enyi promised to enhance staff welfare to make them perform optimally.
“Excellence will be our watchword as diligent staff would always be rewarded.
“We would organise training programmes to make staff attain our desired operational level.”
The Former Acting Chairman of the commission, Chief Nweze Offor, congratulated the new Chairman, pledging to assist him in any way possible.
“Read through the submissions I made and be free to consult me for clarifications.
“I have confidence in the pedigree of the commission’s new members in attaining all set goals.”
Senior officials of the commission led the new chairman and members on a familiarization tour of its facilities.
