Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved the appointment of Rtd. Colonel Dan Didiugwu as the Chairman of the Enugu State Forest Guard.
Mbah also approved the appointment of retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, Olamitisoji Akinbamilayo, as the Commander of the Enugu State Forest Guard.
This is contained in a statement by Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia on Friday.
The statement noted that 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 maintained that the office of Commander of the Forest Guard supersedes the previously existing position of State Coordinator, which is now abolished.
The State Government expressed 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.
