Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on perpetrators
and sponsors of acts likely to cause breakdown of law and order in the
state to desist from such behaviour, warning that the state government
would invoke the full weight of the law on such persons.
Governor Ugwuanyi gave the warning while inaugurating members of the
commission of inquiry into the recent civil disturbances in
Okworjo-Ngwo Community in Udi local government area of Enugu State,
which caused the life of the Executive Secretary of the State
Committee on creation of Adada State, Late Bar.. Ejimofor Ozongwu.
He noted that the constitution of the commission was in consonance
with the policy of his administration to vigorously promote security
and rule of law, adding that it will also go a long way in preventing
breakdown of law and order in every part of the state
The governor while expressing confidence in the caliber, competence
and experience of the members of the committee headed by Hon. Justice
F.C. Obieze (rtd) requested them to discharge their duties effectively
and satisfactorily and tasked them to among other things determine
immediate and remote cause of the disturbances and make appropriate
recommendations that would ensure justice and lead to the permanent
resolution of the crisis
He called all members of the community and all concerned parties to
give the commission the necessary support to succeed in its
assignment, stressing that his administration is committed to the
protection of lives and property of the people.
In his response, the Chairman of the Commission, Justice Frederick
Obieze(rtd), thanked the governor for finding them worthy to serve and
assured him of their readiness to discharge their duties creditably
and to the service of God.
Other members of the commission include Barr. Amechi Okolo, Amb
Justice Eze, Barr. Mrs. May Anayo Enechukwu and Dr. Anayo Ede who
serves as counsel to the commission.
