Anambra state governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Friday, approved appointments of a Yoruba man from Osun state, Mr Adebayo Oyeyinka and Mr Joachin Achor as Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil Service.
The Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, who disclosed this in a statement, explained that Soludo also approved appointments of six other permanent Secretaries who hailed from various Council Areas in Anambra state.
According to Aburime, the appointments were based on the governor’s readiness to deliver optimal service to Anambra populace, even as it followed transparency, accountability and stringent due process.
On the list of the Permanent Secretaries were a youth advocate, Dr. Nwabufo Nwankwo, Engr. Michael Obiekwe, Engr. Obi Augustine Okonkwo, Barr. Ndirika Onyekwelu, Dr. Obiageli Uchebo; Mr. Victor Ezekwo, and Mrs. Chinwe Achigbu.
Others were Mrs. Ifeoma Agbaizu, Barr. Nkiru Nwankwo, Engr. Martin AGBILI, Mr. Tochukwu Obodogha, Mr. Ifeatu Emodi, Engr Florence Idigo-Ibenta, Barr. Jacinta Nkeiruka Mokwe, Mr. Jerome Ilokwu, and Mrs Chinyere Nwabachili.
“Meritocracy was the basis, as candidates underwent rigorous aptitude tests. Criteria such as professional spread, Local Government Area (LGA) representation, and remaining years in service were carefully considered. As a final layer of scrutiny, each shortlisted candidate underwent a one-on-one interview with Mr Governor.
” This personalized interaction allowed for a deeper understanding of the candidates’ aspirations, vision, and alignment with the government’s objectives, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation. This change aimed to uphold principles of fairness, equal opportunity, and the identification of the most qualified candidates,” he added.
