Anambra state Governor Willie Obiano has elevated Barrister Chuks Ezewuzie, who is a visually impaired person, as special adviser to the governor on disability matters on the 16th of September, 2019 during the state executive council meeting at the government house in Awka, Anambra state.
Governor Obiano announced the promotion while giving a speech during the State Executive council meeting at the Government house.
The speech by the Governor came after a special presentation by a community of persons with disabilities, to the Executive council members.
Governor Obiano added that Barrister Ezewuzie will be sworn – in by the next Executive council meeting with immediate effect.
The Governor also praised the efforts of the office of special adviser to the Governor on disability matters for improving the lives of persons with disabilities, and enjoined Barrister Ezewuzie to continue to be in the vanguard of promoting the affairs of persons with disabilities.
Barrister Ezewuzie reciprocated and extolled Governor Obiano for running an all-inclusive government, one that doesn’t discriminate on the basis of ability or disability.
INN could recall that Barrister Chuks Ezewuzie was earlier appointed as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Anambra State on Disability Matters September, 2016.