TDGovernor Chukwuma Soludo has submitted a list of eighteen commissioner nominees to the Anambra State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
Government sources indicated that the nominations feature a mix of new entrants and returning officials, a move aimed at strengthening and repositioning the administration for improved governance and service delivery.
List of nominated Commissioners for the second term of Governor Soludo
The nominees and their proposed portfolios are as follows:
Returning Commissioner’s ~ served in the governor’s first tenure
1. Dr Afam Obidike (Health).
2. Dr Law Mefor (Information).
3. Prof. Offonze Amucheazi (Lands).
4. Mr Patrick Aghamba (Youth Development and Sports)
New nominees
5. Dr Ben Chuks Odoemena (Agriculture).
6. Mr Chukwukadibia Okoye (Budget and Economic Planning).
7. Mr Udoji Amedu (Culture, Entertainment and Tourism).
8. Dr Ekene Ogugua (Education).
9. Dr Clem Aguiyi (Environment).
10. Mr Izuchukwu Okafor (Finance).
11. Barr. Vin Ezeaka (Local Government and Community Affairs).
12. Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN (Justice/Attorney-General).
13. Prof. Charles Ofoegbu (Petroleum and Mineral Resources).
14. Chijioke Ojukwu (Physical Planning and Urban Development).
15. Engr Casmir Chinenye Agummadu (Power).
16. Arc Okey Ezeobi (Works and Infrastructure).
17. Hon. Eddy Ibuzo (Transport).
18. Mrs Esther Chinyere Onyekesi (Women Affairs and Social Development).
The House of Assembly is expected to commence the screening process in the coming days.
Following the screening, successful nominees will be confirmed and sworn in as members of the State Executive Council.
