Soludo Swears in 18 New Permanent Secretaries
Anambra Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has sworn-in eighteen new permanent secretaries for the service of the state.
Governor Soludo performed the function at the state Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Awka.
Out of the eighteen of them, eight are women, representing 45 percent.
The new Permanent Secretaries are: Mr. Joachin Achor, Mr. Adebayo Ojeyinka, Engr. Michael Obiekwe, Engr. Obi Augustine Okonkwo, Barr. Ndirika Onyekwelu, Dr. Obiageli Uchebo, and Mr. Victor C. Ezekwo.
Others are Mrs. Chinwe Achugbu, Mrs. Ifeoma Agbaizu, Barr. Nkiru Nwankwo, Dr (Engr.) Martin Agbili, Mr. Tochukwu Obodogha, Mr. Ifeatu Emodi, Dr. Nwabufo Nwankwo, Engr (Dr) Florence Idigo-ibenta, Barr. Jacinta Nkeiruka Mokwe, Mr. Jerome Ilokwu, and Mrs Chinyere Nwabachili.
Congratulating them, Governor Soludo described them as fit for purpose, having garnered years of experience on the job, asking them to be mindful of the oath they took, emphasizing that to whom much is given, much is expected.
Governor Soludo expressed optimism that they will deliver, asking them to conduct themselves as men and women of honour, as people in the solution team are literally paying to serve the people.
While stating that they were appointed based on merit as very many people competed for the office, Governor Soludo revealed that this is the first time such appointees went through a thorough competitive process.
He revealed that the postings will be made shortly, asked them to be the change they want to see in their respective ministries and charged them to partner and strategically work with their Commissioners to deliver quality service to the people.
Earlier, the Head of Service, Barrister Theodora Igwegbe recalled that on August, 24, examination for the respective candidates was conducted, after which a search process ensued to single out exceptional civil servants and expressed gratitude to the Governor for his support.
In their separate reactions, Mr. Joachin Achor, Mr. Adebayo Ojeyinka, Dr Nwabufo Nwankwo and Mrs Chinyere Nwabachili assured to deliver their best to enthrone a better society.
The event featured the proper swearing in by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Sylvia Ifemeje.