Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Wednesday warned the 14 newly sworn in political appointees not to see their appointments as avenue for personal enrichment.
Speaking during the inauguration at the Lighthouse, Awka, Soludo said the appointments were part of efforts to strengthen governance and expand the scope of service delivery across critical sectors.
According to him, the positions were not an opportunity “to come and chop,” but a call to selfless service, sacrifice and dedication to the people of the state.
“Out of over nine million residents of Anambra, you were carefully vetted and selected to serve the collective interest of the people.
“This is not an appointment to come and chop, as the general mentality goes. You are being called to serve.
“There will be sacrifices, risks and sleepless nights, because I will call you at midnight to get the job done,” he said.
The governor urged the appointees to be guided by their oath of office and allegiance, noting that it should serve as a compass for their conduct in office.
He further charged them to collaborate, coordinate and deliver value in line with his administration’s agenda.
The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, told journalists that while the administration’s first term focused on laying foundations, the second term would prioritise execution.
Aburime pledged to strengthen media relations and ensure credible and transparent reporting of government activities.
“The media is critical and has been supportive. I urge continued support for the government as we deepen transparency and accountability,” he said.
Those sworn in include Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Ngozi Iwouno as Head of Service and Mr Joachim Anetoh as Principal Secretary to the Governor.
Others are; Dr Ben Nwankwo, Chief of Staff; Prof. Frank-Collins Okafor, Chief of Protocol; and Mr Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), Attorney-General.
Also sworn in were Mr Christian Aburime as Chief Press Secretary; Dr Vincent Okechi as Deputy Chief of Staff and Ms Ngozi Okoye as Deputy Chief of Protocol.
Similarly, Dr Godwin Nnadozie was sworn in as Special Adviser on Medicals and Pharmaceuticals, while Mrs Chinwe Okoli was appointed Special Adviser on Innovation and Business Incubation as well as Chief Executive Officer of the Solution Innovation District.
Prof. Ebuka Nwankwo was sworn in as Special Adviser on Special Projects and Director, Project Evaluation and Monitoring, while Mr Ken Emeakayi assumed office as Special Adviser on Community Security.
