GOVERNOR PETER MBAH APPOINTS COMMANDER FOR ENUGU FOREST GUARD

GOVERNOR PETER MBAH APPOINTS COMMANDER FOR ENUGU FOREST GUARD

Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olamitisoji Akinbamilayo as the Commander of the Enugu State Forest Guard.

This is contained in an announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday.

Gov Mbah, in the release, also approved the appointment of Colonel Dan Didiugwu (rtd) as the Chairman of the Enugu State Forest Guard.

According to the release, Col Didiugwu’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the Enugu State House of Assembly. However, DCP Akinbamilayo’s appointment takes immediate effect.

The release said the appointments were part of Governor Mbah’s broader commitment to “safeguarding lives, property, and natural resources”.

Quoting the release, “These appointments are in alignment with the state government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen and professionalize forest and environmental security operations across Enugu State.”