By Nneoma Nze

Dr Ekwe Okwudiri of Department of Mass Communication, ESUT, has emerged chairman, National Assembly Legislative Aide Forum, (NASLAF) Enugu State Chapter

Dr. Ekwe who is the Senior Legislative Aide to Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, the Member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, emerged chairman NASLAF Enugu State Chapter at the National Assembly, Abuja.

National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASLAF) is an umbrella union at the both Chambers of the National Assembly Abuja which is responsible for the welfare and development of all Legislative Aides from the 360 federal constituencies and 109 senatorial zones. NASLAF, led by High Chief Emeka Nwala as the National Chairman, has six geopolitical zones leaders and thirty-six states chairmen.

Enugu State has about 85 Commission’s Legislative Aides attached to the Senate President, Speaker, 360 House Members and 109 Senators. This is in addition to over 350 Non-Commission’s Aide attached to all the Federal Lawmakers from Enugu State.

Speaking on his new position, Dr Ekwe a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, ESUT, appreciated God for His grace to be found worthy by his colleagues to serve in that capacity.

The erudite scholar said he was humbled by the overwhelming support he received from his National and Zonal leaderships.

“I am humbled by the unwavering supports I got from my highly respected senior colleagues at both National level led by High Chief Nwala and at South East caucus led by Barr. Emeka Ofor. I am also very grateful to Elder Emmanuel Okoro who represents Enugu State at the CWC of NASLAF, Chief Barr. Stanley Akano, Barr Mike Anibueze, Hon Candy Ugwu, Engr. Ebuka Okoro, Senior Legislative Aides and my esteemed colleagues.”

Dr Ekwe who is currently on national assignment from ESUT, said that his position is a call to service adding that he will build an Enugu State NASLAF of unity and probity

“This assignment is a call to service and it is my humble promise that I and my team will lead and discharge this assignment to our people with utmost respect to ethics and core values of service which involves; probity, accountability and most importantly, with the fear of God”, Ekwe explained.

Dr Ekwe Okwudiri is the Senior Legislative Aide and Media Consultant to the Member Representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Chimaobi Sam Atu.

Before his appointment at the National Assembly, Dr. Ekwe was a lecturer at the Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani.

His teaching career started at Samuel Adegboyega University, Edo State where he rose through the ranks to become a Senior Lecturer and the Head, Department of Journalism and Media Studies. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communication from Enugu State University of Science and Technology and a Master and Doctoral Degrees in the same field from the prestigious Jackson Building, University of Nigeria Nsukka.