The Number 10 is not always the loudest player on the pitch. He is the one who sees the game before others do, controls the rhythm, links ideas to action, and brings order where there could easily be confusion. That description fits Barr. Nnajieze naturally. His depth of legal training, international exposure, and calm command give him the rare ability to think several steps ahead while remaining grounded in the realities of governance.
What stands out is not just his knowledge of the law, but his understanding of people, institutions, and balance. He carries authority and love without strain and reform without recklessness. These are not accidental traits; they are the marks of someone prepared for responsibility, not surprised by it.
This appointment also show discernment on the part of the Governor the kind that goes beyond filling positions and focuses instead on building a complete team. Strong governance, like a good game plan, needs coordination, intelligence, and timing. When the Number 10 arrives, the whole team begins to play smarter.
As Enugu looks ahead, the presence of Barr. Osinachi Nnajieze in the justice sector signals confidence and direction. Not because he changes everything overnight, but because he makes everything else work better.
Sometimes, progress is simply finding the right person and knowing exactly where to place him.