Gov Soludo Swears-In 14 key Govt Officials, Advisers to strengthen State Cabinet

By OGEMDI OZOEMENAM, Awka

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has officially sworn-in 14 new key state officials and special advisers to reinforce his second term administration.

The officials who will serve in various capacities within the State Government are Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake, Secretary to the State Government, Barr (Mrs) Ngozi Iwouno, Head Of Service, Dr. Ben Nwankwo, Chief Of Staff To The Governor, Dr. Vincent Egbuna Okechi, Deputy Chief Of Staff, Barr Joachin Peters Anetoh, Principal Secretary To The Governor, Barr. Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice and Mr. Izuchukwu Okafor, Commissioner for Finance.

Others are Mr. Ken Emekakayi, Special Adviser on Community Security, Prof. Ebuka Nwankwo, Special Adviser on Special Projects and Director, Project Evaluation And Monitoring, Ms Chinwe Okoli, Special Adviser on Business Incubation and CEO, Solution Innovation District, Dr. Godwin Nnadozie, Special Adviser on Medical And Pharmaceuticals, Prof. Frank-Collins Okafor, State Chief Of Protocol, Mr. Christian Aburime, Chief Press Secretary and Ms Ngozi Lucy Okoye, Deputy State Chief Of Protocol.

During a brief ceremony held today at the Light House Awka, Governor Soludo emphasized that these appointments were not merely political rewards but a call to intense labor for the benefit of Anambra residents.

He told them that their selection is a testament to their proven integrity and professional excellence, saying that the task ahead is demanding as they are in a race against time to build a liveable and prosperous homeland.

“I commiserate with you because you are the team called upon to pay to serve,” Governor Soludo remarked. “There will be sacrifices and risks, but all I see is the work. I don’t see the dining table, but the farm and the field. It should be so for everyone who has been called to serve.”

The Governor stressed that every appointee underwent a rigorous vetting process to ensure they align with the administration’s vision of value-driven governance. He reminded the officials that the Oaths of Office and Allegiance they took must serve as their daily “compass.”

Governor Soludo pinpointed the importance of synergy within the government, noting that personal ambition must be secondary to the state’s progress. “It is a team, and we have only one ball to score,” he said, emphasizing that collaboration and coordination are the pillars of his administration.

He concluded by thanking the State House of Assembly for their swift screening and confirmation of the two commissioners, reaffirming that the administration is “running” to meet the expectations of the people.

This correspondent reports that the newly sworn-in officials assumed their duties immediately, focusing on the administration’s core pillars.###