Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Wednesday, inaugurated a new set of senior government officials and advisers, reinforcing his administration’s governance agenda and calling for disciplined, service-driven leadership.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House, popularly known as the “Light House” in Awka, marked what the governor described as the first phase of a broader rollout of appointments under his “Solution 2.0” team.
Among those sworn in were Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as Secretary to the State Government; Mrs Ngozi Iwouno as Head of Service; Dr Ben Nwankwo as Chief of Staff; Dr Vincent Okechi as Deputy Chief of Staff; and Joachim Anetoh as Principal Secretary to the Governor. Others include Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN) as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice and Uzochukwu Okafor as Commissioner for Finance.
Additional appointments include special advisers and senior aides across key sectors such as community security, innovation, health, special projects, and protocol, reflecting the administration’s focus on institutional coordination and policy delivery.
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When administering the oath of office and allegiance, the governor emphasised that the appointments were not rewards for political loyalty but a call to rigorous public service. He noted that all appointees had undergone a thorough vetting process and were selected based on competence, integrity, and capacity to deliver results.
“You have been called to serve, not to benefit,” Soludo said. “This responsibility is a burden of trust placed on your shoulders by millions of Ndi Anambra. It demands sacrifice, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the public good.”
He urged officials to internalise the oath of office as a guiding principle in their duties, stressing that governance requires collaboration, coordination, and a shared sense of purpose. Using a football analogy, he highlighted teamwork as essential to achieving the administration’s goals.
The governor also appealed to families and associates of the appointees to moderate personal expectations, noting that public office requires focus and dedication to the collective interest.
Describing the moment as both an honour and a challenge, Soludo said the state is “in a race against time” to build a liveable and prosperous environment, adding that more appointments would follow in subsequent phases.
In brief remarks, some of the newly sworn-in officials pledged to uphold the administration’s vision and work diligently to deliver on its development priorities.
The new officials are expected to assume duties immediately, advancing the government’s core policy objectives across critical sectors.