Hours After His Swearing-in Ceremony, Soludo Makes First Promise As Anambra Governor

Hours After His Swearing-in Ceremony, Soludo Makes First Promise As Anambra Governor

  • Professor Charles Soludo has said that he will roll out the list of his cabinet members within one week of assuming office as governor of Anambra state
  • The governor made this declaration during his inauguration ceremony which took place at the Government House on Thursday, March 17
  • According to Soludo, there is no time to waste as work is to begin for him immediately as the new governor of the state

The newly sworn-in governor of Anambra state, Professor Charles Soludo, on Thursday, March 17, said that he would be needing just one week to roll out a list of his commissioners.

The Punch reports that Soludo made the assurance to the people of the state during his inaugural ceremony at the Anambra state Government House in Awka.

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Soludo has assured Ndi Anambra of a list of his cabinet members in one week time Photo: Charles Soludo
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Speaking shortly after signing the swearing-in documents, Soludo assured that there is no time to waste but to assume work immediately as the governor of the state.

The Anambra state governor promised to work at least eight hours every as he and his team already used the last one month to celebrate his victory at the governorship elections.

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His words:

"Now is the time to work, and there is no minute or kobo to waste in fanfare. In a few minutes, I will announce some of the principal officers of the administration, and commence with serious meetings of the Anambra State Security Council, followed by a meeting with the permanent secretaries, a meeting on Okpoko, and with my Strategy, Execution and Evaluation team.
“Within the next one week, the list of commissioners will be laid before the House of Assembly.”

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Soludo makes first statement after trade of slaps between Bianca Ojukwu, Willie Obiano's wife

Professor Charles Soludo has apologised to the people of Anambra state for the public display of slaps between Bianca Ojukwu and Ebele Obiano.

Soludo said that his government is working to resolve the misunderstanding between the two women which he said have brewed due to personal reasons.

According to Soludo, Anambra state has for many years been known for a huge stock of social harmony.

Obiano's aide, Victor Umeh in heated battle over Anambra senatorial ticket

In another report, with the elections in sight, Uzuegbunam Okagbue, an aide of the outgoing ex-Governor Obiano is in a heated battle with Senator Victor Umeh.

The duo is in a battle for the All Grand Progressive Alliance (APGA) senatorial ticket.

It was gathered that Okagbue who worked as a chief protocol officer to Obiano had challenged Umeh on his aspiration to head for the Anambra central senatorial district seat.

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