Professor Chukwuma Soludo has inaugurated 18 new Permanent Secretaries into Anambra State Civil Service.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
Soludo while performing the function at the Government House, Awka, asked the new Permanent Secretaries to be mindful of their oath of allegiance and stressed the importance of reading and meditating on it, working conscientiously, combating corruption, and upholding justice.
Soludo congratulated the appointees on their merit-based appointment and emphasized the importance of their roles.
He urged the new Permanent Secretaries to take ownership of their roles and work collaboratively with Commissioners and other levels of government to propel Anambra State forward.
The Governor highlighted the diversity of the new appointees, including representation from other states and a focus on gender equality, having appointed eight women among the eighteen chosen.
He acknowledged the challenging economic times and his own decision to forego his salary, emphasizing the team’s commitment to serving the people.
‘This is a unique appointment process. For the first time in the state, Permanent Secretaries were chosen through rigorous examinations and interviews, ensuring the most qualified candidates were selected.”
“There may be limitations but we must persevere to deliver excellent service to the citizens of Anambra.”
Earlier in her introductory remarks, the Head of Service, Barrister Theodora Igwegbe, recalled that an examination was conducted for the appointment of permanent secretaries, among many stringent processes.
Igwegbe applauded the Governor for taking the time to personally interview and appoint the 18 Permanent Secretaries in the State.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Sylvia Ifemeje, quoted the Nigerian Constitution of 1999, which stipulates the Governor’s power to appoint Permanent Secretaries in the Anambra State civil service.
