Anambra West Mayor Appoints Homeland Security Adviser, Six Supervisors

By Our Reporter

The Mayor of Anambra West Local Government Area, Dr. Tony Obierike, has appointed Chief Ositadimma Okafor as Special Adviser and Head of Homeland Security, alongside six Supervisors to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the council area.

The appointments are part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen its administrative structure, improve security coordination and promote effective governance.

The six newly appointed Supervisors are Mr. Peter Onyeachonam Chife, Mrs. Joy Osaji, Engr. Fidelis Adunwoke, Mr. Ikem Basil Nnamdi, Mrs. Patricia Fidelis Nnazor and Mr. Boniface Oguguo Okoye.

According to an official announcement issued by Comr. Louis Chukwudi Anietu, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Mayor, the appointments have undergone screening and confirmation by the Anambra West Congress of Councillors, led by Rt. Hon. Uderike Kingsley, Speaker and Leader of the Congress.

The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Anambra West Local Government Secretariat in Nzam. The appointees’ respective portfolios will be formally announced during the ceremony.

Congratulating the appointees, Mayor Obierike urged them to approach their new responsibilities with dedication, accountability and discipline, emphasising the importance of their contributions to the development of the local government area.

Chief Okafor, in his capacity as Head of Homeland Security, is expected to work closely with the Mayor and relevant stakeholders to strengthen security coordination, support peace-building initiatives and promote the safety of residents and communities across Anambra West.

The Mayor also called on residents to support his administration’s efforts to build a peaceful, secure and progressive local government.

The administration reaffirmed its commitment to advancing security, development, accountability and effective service delivery for the benefit of the people.

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