The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of key officials and special advisers to serve in various roles within the state government, in a move aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery.
The appointments, announced in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, span vital sectors such as administration, justice, healthcare, innovation and community security.
Among those appointed are Mrs Ngozi Iwouno as Head of Service, and Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), who will serve as Attorney-General of the state.
Joachin Anetoh has been named Principal Secretary to the Governor, while Ben Nwankwo was appointed Chief of Staff, and Frank-Collins Okafor will serve as State Chief of Protocol.
Other appointments include Aburime, who retains his role as Chief Press Secretary, Vincent Okechi as Deputy Chief of Staff, and Ms Ngozi Lucy Okoye as Deputy State Chief of Protocol.
The governor also appointed several special advisers, including Dr Godwin Nnadozie (Medical and Pharmaceuticals), Ms Chinwe Okoli (Innovation and Business Incubation), Ebuka Nwankwo (Special Projects), and Mr Ken Emeakayi (Community Security).
The appointments come as part of ongoing efforts by the Soludo administration to deepen reforms and reinforce institutional capacity across the state.
Having secured a second term in office, Soludo has consistently stressed his commitment to continuity in governance and the delivery of his development agenda.
At his inauguration, he reiterated his focus on economic transformation, security and infrastructure development.
In a recent media engagement, the governor highlighted progress in key areas, particularly security and investment, while reaffirming his administration’s determination to sustain reforms.
The latest appointments follow earlier steps to promote inclusiveness in governance, including the appointment of Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the first female Secretary to the State Government.