Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has officially sworn in a new set of top government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake, alongside 13 others.
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Wednesday at the State Executive Council Chamber, popularly known as the Light House, in Awka the State capital.
During the event, the governor charged the newly appointed officials to see their roles as a serious responsibility and to focus on delivering real results for the people of the state.
Before the main ceremony, the former Solicitor-General, Mrs. Ngozi Iwouno, administered the oath of office to the new Attorney-General, Tobechukwu Nweke. Nweke then went on to swear in the rest of the appointees.
Speaking to the new team, Soludo welcomed them into what he described as “Team Solution 2.0,” stressing that their appointments were not by chance. According to him, each person was carefully selected after a thorough review process.
He noted that this round of appointments is only the beginning, with more expected in the coming weeks.
Soludo congratulated the appointees but also reminded them of the heavy responsibility ahead. He described public service as both an honour and a sacrifice, urging them to always remember the oath they had taken.
According to him, leadership should not be seen as an opportunity for personal gain but as a duty to serve the people.
He also encouraged them to work together as a team, emphasizing collaboration, coordination, and shared goals. Using a football analogy, he said success can only come when everyone plays their part and works towards a common objective.
The governor further appealed to families and associates of the appointees not to put unnecessary pressure on them, noting that their primary responsibility is to the people of Anambra State.
Other key appointments include Mrs. Ngozi Iwouno as Head of Service, Joachim Anetoh as Principal Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Ben Nwankwo as Chief of Staff, and Prof. Frank-Collins Okafor as Chief of Protocol.
Also appointed are Uzochukwu Okafor as Commissioner for Finance, Tobechukwu Nweke as Attorney-General, Christian Aburime as Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Vincent Okechi as Deputy Chief of Staff, and Ms. Ngozi Okoye as Deputy Chief of Protocol.
Additional roles went to Dr. Godwin Nnadozie (Special Adviser on Medicals and Pharmaceuticals), Ms. Chinwe Okoli (Special Adviser on Innovation and CEO of Solution Innovation District), Prof. Ebuka Nwankwo (Special Adviser on Special Projects), and Ken Emeakayi (Special Adviser on Community Security).
The governor ended his remarks by reminding them that their positions are not about titles, but about impact and service to the people.
