LG Chairman Appoints SSAs On Garden Egg, Yam

The reported appointment of two Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) on agriculture by the Chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Governmet Area of Enugu State, Dr Eric Ogbonna Odo, has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians.

In separate letters dated November 1, 2024, Ezeugwu Frederick Ogbonna of Akwash Ohodo was appointed SSA on Agriculture, specializing in Yam and Pepper, while Nwodo Everestus Ugonna of Uwani-Otobo, Umu-Ezike Aku, was appointed SSA on Garden Egg and Pepper.

The appointees were directed to report to the council headquarters in Ogbede for briefing.

The chairman, in the letters, clarified that the appointments are temporary and held at his pleasure, stressing their focus on agricultural productivity.

Meanwhile, scores of Nigerians have taken to their social media handles to react to the development.

See reactions below.

@chykablessed: Please, what of palm wine?

@Tochi__Queen: Till I see ologhri akidi, the letter is yet to complete 🤣🤣

@quin_47: What about okpa?

@IamTheIroko: One day. Hopefully one day we will demand better of ourselves. Till that day.

@pdauda: Disappointed that they repeated pepper twice when I was expecting the other chap to get Yam and Red Oil portfolio instead….🤷

Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.