Enugu state Governor,, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved the appointment of Colonel Dan Didugwu(rtd) as chairman of the Enugu state Forest Guard and DCP Olamitisoji Akinbamilayp Ph.D(rtd) as the Commander of the Enugu state Forest Guard.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia on Friday in Enugu.
According to the statement, ” the appointment of the Chairman of the Forest Guard Board, which is subject to confirmation by the Enugu State House of Assembly, and that of the Commander of the Forest Guard, which takes effect immediately, are part of the State Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen and professionalize forest and environmental security operations across Enugu State, in alignment with its commitment to safeguarding lives, property, and natural resources.
“It is further announced that the office of Commander of the Forest Guard supersedes the previously existing position of State Coordinator, which is now abolished.
“The State Government expresses confidence in the capacity and experience of both Colonel Didiugwu and DCP Akinbamilayo to reposition the Forest Guard into a highly responsive and efficient outfit”,Onyia notified.
Author: Maureen Ikpeama