Chukwu, who called the committees’ members to eschew nepotism and insist on the rule of law, harped on the need to sustain the reputation of excellence for which the Igbo nation is known.
“We’ll not take excuses as all your actions will be monitored.
“The future is in your hands. You’ll live with your conscience and you’ll be judged by history as you carry out this assignment,” Chukwu said.
Responding, the Chairman of the committee, Chief Ejiofor Onyia, thanked Chukwu for finding him and other members worthy of the assignment.
Onyia promised to do his best to achieve the organisation’s set goals.
He appealed to Igbo leaders – the Imeobi, General Assembly and committee members – to cooperate with the committees and be free to contest, play by the rules and avoid cutting corners.
Meanwhile, the screening committe is to be led by Dr. Eme Okoro who was appointed the Chairman with Prof. Fabian Onah as Secretary.
Members of the committee included Mr Ndubisi Jaja-Wachukwu, Chris Eluemuno, Dr Selina Ugwuoke-Adibuah, Chief Dave Nwachukwu, Chief Ray Nkemdirim, Iwuchukwu Ezenwafor, amongst others.