𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐆 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟, 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐆

𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐆 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟, 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐆

By: Oriaifoh Godwins

Today, Wednesday 16th September 2026, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, Area Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, continued his familiarisation tour of the local government area as he met with the staff of the local government at the Council secretariat Hall, after which he proceeded on a courtesy visit to the Enijie In Esan Central Local Government Area.

Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, addressing LG staff

Addressing the local government area council staff, Hon. Momodu called on all hands to be on deck in creating values that will stand a test of time for generations to see.

He said; "...I am pleased to meet with you all. I call on everyone to be committed more than ever before in your respective responsibilities. We have a lot of work to do, and by the grace of God, together, we can and will achieve our goal..."

A cross section of members of staff of the local government 

Responding for the staff, the Head of Local Government Administration, HoLGA, Mrs. Doris Orosanye, who appreciated the Chairman for convening the meeting, urged the staff to always approach her on issues concerning their work, saying; "...I operate an open door policy. Please, always come to me and discuss your concerns with me; but if what you are coming to tell me is not verifiable, don't come to tell me, because I don't keep secrets. I will confront whoever you have come to report, to a certain what is true".


"...I know we have a listening Chairman, and I will always approach him to convey your concerns".


The HoS appealed to all the staff to always work in unity to ensure the success of the Chairman, and the leadership of the local government, in moving the local government to greater heights.


At the Okaijesan Palace, the reception was more official than informal, as the Establishment Officer, who is also the NULGE President, Mr. Raymond Omomele, formally introduced Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu to the Ojirrua of Irrua kingdom and the Okaijesan of Esanland, Alhaji W. O. Momodu II, saying; "the leadership of Esan Central local government area are here to formaly introduce the new Chairman of this local government to you. He is Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu".


"We know we are in his house, but tradition and the formality demand that we come to present him to you and also to seek your blessings and guidance".


Responding, the Ojirrua who welcomed the entourage and thanked the Chairman for the visit, prayed for the success of the new Chairman, as he lead the local government to greater heights


Finally however, the Okaijesan said; "...he is my son, I trained him very well. I am confident in his ability to lead and lead effectively..."


"I prayed for the governor of Edo State to come from Esanland, and I am happy that the governor of Edo state, who we are all proud of, is from this kingdom. Our governor will not disappoint us in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people. So also, will be the story of the new Chairman of our local government".


The Okaijesan prayed for All the members of staff of the local government council, and also advised them to always listen and adhere to the voice of good reasoning in carrying out their responsibilities.

Also, other royal palaces in Esan Central local government area were visited, where Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu received royal blessings and prayers for a successful tenure in office.


One spectacular phenomenon however, is the way the Onojie of Ugbegun kingdom, His Royal Highness, Obade II, made the Chairman and his entourage to feel at home with several stories that brought to mind old memories, including the fact that the Okaijesan of Esanland had been on the throne since when he, the Onojie of Ugbegun, was serving in the military, adding that; "the Ojirrua of Irrua kingdom is not only the longest serving king on the throne, he is also a father of fathers".


While appreciating Dr. Mrs. Harriet Momodu, the wife of the Chairman, for her efforts in taking care of the Okaijesan as a medical doctor that she is, the Onojie of Ugbegun also thanked God for the long life and visionary leadership of the Okaijesan of Esanland.


In his response, the Chairman appreciated the Onojie of Ugbegun for the reception accorded to him and his entourage, and also promised  the Onojie and the people of Ugbegun that he will do everything within his power to ensure that whatever is due to the kingdom of Ugbegun, is actualized.


Those in the entourage of the Chairman, include; the Vice Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Engr . Health Izokpu, the Secretary to the local government, Hon. Theophilus Oseigba, the Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Okodute Innocent and all the Councillors representing all the other Wards of the local government, the Head of Local Government Administration, HoLGA, Mrs. Doris Oronsaye and a host of other members of the Council Management.

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