Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has sworn in 18 commissioners following their confirmation by the Anambra State House of Assembly.
The ceremony took place on Monday at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House, known as the “Light House”, in Awka, where Soludo charged the appointees to prioritise effective service delivery to the people of the state.
He urged them to embody the “Anambra spirit” of excellence and to shift away from treating political appointments as celebrations, instead focusing on disciplined and selfless public service in line with their oaths of office.
The new commissioners and agency heads are part of what the governor described as “Team Solution 2.0”, which he said was selected to drive rigorous governance, accountability and impact across the state.
Among the appointees are Ben Odoemena (Agriculture); Chukwukadibia Okoye (Budget and Economic Planning); Udoji Amedu (Culture, Entertainment and Tourism); and Dr Ekene Ogugua (Education).
Others include Clem Aguiyi (Environment); Dr Afam Obidike (Health); Dr Law Mefor (Information and Value Reorientation); Prof. Offornze Amucheazi, SAN (Lands); and Vin Ezeaka (Local Government and Community Affairs).
Also sworn in were Prof. Charles Ofoegbu (Petroleum and Mineral Resources); Chijioke Oseloka Ojukwu (Physical Planning and Urban Development); Casmir Agummadu (Power); Okey Ezeobi (Works and Infrastructure); Eddy Ibuzo (Transport); Esther Onyekesi (Women Affairs and Social Development); Patrick Agha (Youth Development and Sports); Henry Arinze (Housing); and Nonso Chukwuma Ebonwu (Commerce).
Some of the appointees, including Law Mefor (Information and Value Reorientation), Dr Afam Obidike (Health), and Patrick Agha (Youth Development and Sports), previously served in Soludo’s first term.
The commissioners for finance and justice, including the Attorney-General of the state, had already been sworn in earlier in March, bringing the total number of cabinet members to 20.
Soludo, in his remarks, reminded the appointees that their roles are centred on service delivery and accountability, stressing that their decisions would affect millions of residents across Anambra State.
He also tasked them to operate with prudence, coordination, and a strong sense of responsibility as they begin their duties.
